The success of the Games deepened the world's impression of "brand China", and Chinese enterprises will benefit the most. Like the 2001 entry into the World Trade Organization, the Beijing Olympics are another milepost in China's transformation into an efficient, market-oriented and financially sophisticated economy.

The Games will be remembered for several record-breaking performances, a highlight of which was United States swimmer Michael Phelps's collection of eight gold medals,  and also Jamaican Usain Bolt who broke records and claimed gold in the 100 and 200 meter events and the 4x100 meter relay.

China topped the gold medal table with 51 gold medals, compared with the 36 gained by the United States. China also gained 100 medals overall but was overtaken by the 110 medals amassed by the U. S.,  the Games presented a modern and high-efficient China to the world.

I find that the nations and individuals who truly impress me are those small countries whose athletes compete without all the impressive "machinery" of producing superior athletes. The accumulation of gold medals is one kind of expression of excellence, but those countries who send athletes to compete without hope of winning were more "sporting." That is the foundation of the Olympics and the essence of the Olympic Spirit.

Anyway, the deaf and dumb Chinese girl artists who performed the dance at the opening and closing ceremonies and won the global fame that impressed me most.