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Liu Peng

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Liu Peng, 24, rides a pedicab around the streets just south of Tiananmen Square, looking for tourists to pay him 50 yuan an hour to take them through the traditional hutong in the area. They are usually taken to see one of his 'friends', who plays traditional Chinese instruments for them, for a small extra fee.

You live and work in an area of Beijing that has changed beyond recognition from just a few months ago. Is it all because of the Olympics?

Without any doubt, all because of the Games.

Will the Olympics be good for you?

Not for me personally, no. They're good for the country, but not for individuals.

Will they help ordinary people in the long term?

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