Chinese climbers bearing the Olympic flame have reached the summit of Everest, the world's highest mountain.Chinese television showed the team of climbers, carrying special high-altitude torches, reaching the summit at 0920 local time (0120 GMT).
Huddled in the snow they unfurled flags and cheered for the cameras.
Correspondents say China is hoping the dramatic feat will counter some of the damaging publicity from the protests during the torch's international relay.
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