199 1 February, Beijing formally submitted its application for hosting the 2000 Olympic Games to the Chinese Olympic Committee. Subsequently, at the plenary session of the Chinese Olympic Committee, Beijing's application was unanimously passed and notified to the International Olympic Committee. 199 1 In March, with the approval of the State Council, the Beijing 2000 Olympic Games Bid Committee was formally established. 199 1 February, the delegation of Beijing Olympic bid committee was sent to Lausanne, Switzerland to submit an application to the President of the International Olympic Committee. This is the first time that China has taken the steps to bid for the Olympic Games. At that time, the slogan of bidding for the Olympic Games was "Open China looks forward to the Olympic Games".
However, at1September 23, 1993, Beijing lost to Sydney, Australia by two votes, and missed the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games.