In accordance with the values of Olympism of friendshipexcellence and respect and with reference to the practice of past Olympic Gamesthe Beijing 2008 Olympic Torchbearer Selection Criteria have been formulated as follows:

For the relay on the Mainland of Chinathe Torchbearer should meet the following requirements:

? Be patriotic and dedicate themselves to the Olympic Movement;

 Practice the Beijing Olympic Games conceptsnamelyGreen OlympicsHi-tech Olympics and People's Olympics in daily life and have contributed to the building of a harmonious society;

 Be distinguished for remarkable feats in his/her profession or communityor for a personal story that serves to inspire or motivate others;

 Be willing and dedicated to community services;

 Be distinguished for contributions to the Olympic Movement or for extraordinary performance at past Olympic Games.

For the relay in Overseas Cities and TaipeiHong Kong and Macaothe Torchbearer should meet the following requirements:

 Uphold the Olympic spirit and dedicate themselves to the Olympic Movement;

 Support the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games;

 Be distinguished for remarkable feats in his/her profession or community or for a personal story that serves to inspire or motivate others;

 Be willing and dedicated to community services;

 Be distinguished for contributions to the Olympic Movement or for extraordinary performance at past Olympic Games.