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Full coverage: The flame welcome ceremony in Beijing

Chinese President Hu Jintao declared the start of the Beijing Olympic torch relay at Tian´anmen Square on Monday morning.

Olympic flame welcomed at Tian´anmen Square

A grand ceremony has just been held at Tian´anmen Square in Beijing, to welcome the arrival of the Olympic flame from Greece. It signifies the launch of the international and domestic torch relay.

Flame arrives for Beijing Olympics

The plane bearing the Olympic flame touched down at Beijing Airport Monday morning. The flame will not remain long in the Chinese capital. After an overnight stay, the symbol of the Olympic spirit will begin its long "Journey of Harmony" around the globe.

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Part 5 - Launch ceremony for Torch Relay

Part 5 - Launch ceremony for Torch Relay

Chinese President Hu Jintao declared the start of the Beijing Olympic torch relay at Tian´anmen Square on Monday morning.

Part 4 - Gala performances in Tian´anmen Square

Part 4 - Gala performances in Tian´anmen Square

Crowds enjoy gala performances in Tian´anmen Square as they await the arrival of the Olympic Flame.

Part 3 - Welcome ceremony at Tian´anmen Square is ready

Part 3 - Welcome ceremony at Tian´anmen Square is ready

Tian´anmen Square is decorated for the Olympic torch-welcoming ceremony that is to be held Monday monrning.

Part 2 - Olympic flame arrives in Beijing

Part 2 - Olympic flame arrives in Beijing

Zhou Yongkang and Liu Qi hold the lantern with the Olympic flame at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing.

Part 1 - Olympic flame coming

Part 1 - Olympic flame coming

The plane carrying the Beijing Olympic flame touches downs at the Beijing Capital International Airport, in Beijing.

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