A general view shows the National Olympic Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, as it is lit up by colored lights during activities to mark a one year countdown to the 2008 Olympic Games at night in Beijing August 5, 2007. The Chinese capital is gearing up to celebrate the one year countdown to the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games on August 8.

A general view shows the National Olympic Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, as it is lit up by colored lights during activities to mark a one year countdown to the 2008 Olympic Games at night in Beijing August 5, 2007.

A general view shows the National Olympic Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, as it is lit up by colored lights during activities to mark a one year countdown to the 2008 Olympic Games at night in Beijing August 5, 2007.

A bird flies over the National Olympic Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, which is lit by colored lights during activities to mark a one year countdown to the 2008 Olympic Games at night in Beijing, August 5, 2007.

(China Daily via Reuters August 6, 2007)