102008, the first zip code for the Olympic Games in history, was
put into use in Beijing on Wednesday.
Xu Xueming, deputy general manager of Beijing Post Company, said
the special zip code would help letters for Olympic venues arrive
in a safe, fast and smooth way.
The zip code would be in use from August 1, 2007 to September
30, 2008, according to Xu.
Zip codes in Beijing starts with the digit of 1, while 2008
refers to the year of 2008 when the Beijing Olympic Games will be
held.
(Xinhua News Agency August 1, 2007)
