aug 16, 2008 - 2008 Beijing Olympics

Description:

The 2008 Beijing Olympics was an important contributor to China's worldwide legitimacy and "soft power", or ability to influence other nations. The 2008 Olympics were a proof of China's economic and cultural success, but also created concerns over media coverage in the city and human rights violations.

Sources:
https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/the-beijing-olympics-and-chinas-soft-power/