The 2008 Summer and 2022 Winter Olympic Games symbolize historical turning points for China. The summer games happened at a time when China was on the rise and the West embraced it with open arms. President GW Bush went to Beijing and the overseas Chinese including myself supported it with enthusiasm as China became a prosperous member of the international community. The winter games, on the other hand, will start with a cold shoulder from the West. China is facing increasing international isolation and its future prospect looks bleak. China had its president to thank for.