Ceremony at the Olympic Games will attract leaders and royals - 08.08.2008 10

One of the most controversial and expensive Olympic games in modern history opens in Beijing. More than 80 leaders and royals will attend the ceremony at the "Bird Nest" stadium. Today's opening is the culmination of 43 billion dollars and seven years hard work. And Chinese leaders are determined not allow the twin problems of human rights protests and pollution to spoil their big day.