A brilliant Olympic story via the Beijing Olympics Fan about a London bus that will be taking an unusual detour this summer from Trafalgar Square to stop off in Beijing in time for the Games’ closing ceremony. Mayor of London Ken Livingstone will receive the Olympic flag at the closing ceremony, though it is not certain whether he will be using his trusty London public transport to carry it home.
London has been doing a lot to build its relationship with China, and Beijing in particular this year. Expect to see more mentions about China Now the nationwide celebration of Chinese culture in the UK, of which London is a focal point.
