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The US-China rivalry
Thomas Finchum practices at the National Aquatics Center ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
Before departing for Beijing, the Globe's John Powers talked about the US-China rivalry and detailed how the two countries should battle to stand at the top of the medal count at the Games. The US has topped the medal count every year since the Soviet Union broke up, but some have China favored in 2008.
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Look for contributions from the following Globe Staffers in Beijing:
- John Powers
- Shira Springer
- Bob Ryan
- Marc J. Spears
- Gregory Lee
- Scott LaPierre
- Patricia Wen
