Finally, residents in Beijing are delighted to see the Olympic flame burning in the Chinese sky. Our Observers present in Beijing and Shanghai sent their pictures and comments to help you experience the opening day of the Games. Read more

14H08, the opening ceremony starts in Beijing. At the same moment in Paris, a silent sit-in takes place in front of the Chinese embassy. Hundreds of protesters and sympathizers of the Tibetan cause answered to Reporter without Borders' call. Read more