Beijing will hold a forum on the post-Olympic operation of venues.

One of the major questions facing Beijing's Olympic officials is how to continue the economic and social benefits of the Olympic venues after the 2008 games.

An official with Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform says Beijing Municipality will hold an international forum next month focusing on the post-Olympic operation and management of venues.

The official hopes the forum will help solve problems on how to make full use of the Olympic venues after the Olympic Games and avoid waste caused by damage and lack of use.

(CRI March 18, 2005)