Many China watchers have said that the 2008 Summer Olympic games are China's coming out party. The Chinese government has made a $48 Billion commitment to the Olympics. A Touch of Beijing is a look at the city of Beijing, the host city for the Olympics. In the last five years Beijing has been reinvented and emerges as one of the world's most dynamic cities. Chinese history is around every corner in Beijing. A Touch of Beijing looks at the old and new. From the Summer Palace and The Forbidden City to the new five star hotels that now blanket the city, A Touch of Beijing leads the viewer into every part of a city that has seen war, drought and famine. And yet today, Beijing has now joined the short list of world-class cities and is quickly becoming a force in just about every industry that will be important in the 21st century. In addition to showing the viewer the historic palaces, temples and the world famous Great Wall, this program features the main Olympic venues and an Olympics spokesperson. The film will also introduce leaders of both the Chinese business and art world to the viewer. The Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China will share his views on China today and why Americans should be paying attention to what is going on there. As the Olympics take center stage, A Touch of Beijing will help the viewer get a better picture of Beijing, a city that will quickly move on after the Olympics and impact us all. A Touch of Beijing will guide the viewer on an exciting and informative journey through today's Beijing.