Lin Miaoke, in her angelic red dress and pigtails, captivated the world last Friday as she 'sang' the national anthem during its £20million opening for the Games.
But it has now been revealed the voice heard by billions both in Beijing and around the globe was in fact seven-year-old Yang Peiyi, who was banned for her crooked teeth.
In yet another example of fakery at the Games, China pre-recorded Yang singing Paean to the Motherland but chose her rival to lip-synch before the public.A 10-year-old girl who was a good singer was initially selected and used for all the rehearsals but it was eventually decided she was too old.
Organisers wanted a younger child and picked Yang Peiyi for her 'flawless' voice but were told at the last minute that Lin Miaoke would be the one to appear on stage.
Mr Qigang told Beijing People’s Broadcasting Station: 'The reason was for the national interest. The child on camera should be flawless in image, internal feelings, and expression.
But it has now been revealed the voice heard by billions both in Beijing and around the globe was in fact seven-year-old Yang Peiyi, who was banned for her crooked teeth.
In yet another example of fakery at the Games, China pre-recorded Yang singing Paean to the Motherland but chose her rival to lip-synch before the public.A 10-year-old girl who was a good singer was initially selected and used for all the rehearsals but it was eventually decided she was too old.
Organisers wanted a younger child and picked Yang Peiyi for her 'flawless' voice but were told at the last minute that Lin Miaoke would be the one to appear on stage.
Mr Qigang told Beijing People’s Broadcasting Station: 'The reason was for the national interest. The child on camera should be flawless in image, internal feelings, and expression.
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