Li Changchun (R), member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau, shakes hands with director Zhang Yimou after the second full dress rehearsal of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing, China, Aug. 2, 2008. Li Changchun watched the dress rehearsal Saturday evening and met with performers, extending his congratulations. Li Changchun also conveyed greetings to performers on behalf of Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. [Ma Zhancheng/Xinhua]