Beijing Winter Olympics enter a week countdown Zhao Lijian: "Beijing welcomes you" enthusiasm has not changed

Beijing, 27 Jan (Xinhua) -- On the occasion of the countdown to the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Winter Olympic Village officially opened on January 27. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the same day that the enthusiasm of "Beijing welcomes you" has not changed, and the sincerity of "we see you in Beijing" remains the same.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian. Photo by Xue Wei

For some time, the international community has continued to pay attention to the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics, and many international dignitaries and sports figures have enthusiastically expressed their expectations and blessings for the Beijing Winter Olympics. Zhao Lijian said that as the footsteps of the Winter Olympics are getting closer and closer, the enthusiasm of the world to support the Winter Olympics is also getting higher and higher. IOC President Bach highly appreciated China's efficiency, determination and vitality, saying that some countries sent delegations to the Winter Olympics for the first time, which fully demonstrated that the Beijing Winter Olympics have received extensive support from the international community.

He said that politicians and leaders of many countries such as Russia, Spain, Argentina, Laos, Nigeria and other countries have also expressed their support for the Beijing Winter Olympics and reiterated their opposition to the politicization of sports. The news media of various countries are also full of expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympics.

"In 7 days, the main torch of the Beijing Winter Olympics will be lit at the Bird's Nest, and Beijing will become the first 'city of the Two Olympics'." From 2008 to 2022, the enthusiasm of 'Beijing Welcomes You' has not changed, and the sincerity of 'We See You in Beijing' remains the same. Zhao Lijian said that the opening of the Winter Olympics coincided with the Chinese Lunar New Year, and he believed that this covenant of ice and snow would once again witness the integration of the Olympic spirit and Chinese elements. We also believe that like the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, the Beijing Winter Olympics will shine in the world, and athletes from all over the world will bloom wonderfully! (End)