Olympic torch passed through Shenyang, NE China

Torchbearer Zhao Benshan, a famous comedian runs during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Local people dressed in the ethnic costumes cheer for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Torchbearer Su Hongzhang lights the cauldron during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Torchbearer Du Junfeng (R) and torchbearer Du Rongjie pose with torches during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)