Flags were flyingat half-mast across the country and all public has been as the three-day mourning period started. The Olympic relay is also suspended during the period.

在为期三天的全国哀悼日期间，全国各地降半旗致哀，停止各类公共娱乐活动。此间暂停奥运火炬传递。

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A: the route of the Olympic torch relay has an emphasis on Asian countries.

答：此次奥运火炬境外传递的一个特点就是侧重于亚洲国家和地区。

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BOCOG said that the Olympic torch relay will join in earthquake relief activities around China in the coming months.

北京奥组委日前表示，要将奥运火炬接力活动和抗震救灾结合起来。

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The centre was also responsible for training 250 volunteers to help during the Olympic torch relay last year.

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