(BEIJING, February 28) -- In 1990, the Workers Stadium was the main venue for the 11th Asian Games, also hosting the opening and closing ceremonies. The pedestal on which the torch stood to represent that historic competition stood for years thereafter to commemorate the event. With the renovations, the stand was torn down and replaced with a gigantic 120 square meter display screen, which can rotate a complete 180 degrees.

During the Games, the screen will face inwards, allowing for the over 60,000 fans inside the stadium to be able to clearly see competition broadcasts. After the Olympics, the screen can be turned to face the road outside, providing public announcement services, including commercials.

At the finish of its initial construction, in 1959, it was established as the "National Stadium," and was one of the main buildings in Beijing. The Stadium's reputation spread far and wide, as it was host to a number of international competitions, as well as opening and closing ceremonies for several major sports events. In the past half century, the Workers Stadium has witnessed first-hand the growth of China's sports industry.