Once-reclusive China commandeered the world stage Friday, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open a Summer Games.

• 如今已经跃升为世界强国的中国喜迎接数十位世界领导人出席奥运开幕式。在国家体育场举行的开幕式现场有91000人观看，而全球观众可能达到40亿人。