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Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) partnered with Guangzhou-based video sharing site 56.com to release Olympic video activity “City Relay 2008” (v.56.com/special/torch200856.com) on May 22, reports 163.com. The activity integrates Google maps and 56.com video content to allow users to upload and watch torch relay videos related to food, fashion, tourist spots, universities and traditional culture. The activity will be held through August 17 and will award users for uploaded content and participation.

Google China did not receive any search queries during the three minutes of silence beginning at 2:28 PM on May 19, reports 163.com citing statistics from Google China's official blog. The three minutes of silence were observed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week in mourning of victims of the recent earthquake in Wenchuan County, Sichuan.