Xue Ming #10 of China blocks during the women's preliminary pool A match 23 between China and the United States at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games volleyball event on August 15, 2008. The US beat China 3-2.

Lang Ping, head coach of the US women's volleyball team, directs players during the women's preliminary pool A match 23 between China and the United States at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games volleyball event on August 15, 2008. The US beat China 3-2.

Wang Yimei (R) #1 of China strikes the ball during the women's preliminary pool A match 23 between China and the United States at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games volleyball event on August 15, 2008. The US beat China 3-2.

(Xinhua News Agency August 16, 2008)