Volunteers serve foreign journalists at the photography service desk of the main media center of the Beijing Winter Olympics on February 3.
A foreign journalist picks up a meal at the Smart Cafeteria at the main media center of the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb. 3. Photographed by Chen Shangwen, a reporter of this newspaper
On the evening of February 4, the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will be held, and the world will set its sights on China and the top event of ice and snow sports.
From preparation to opening, from the front of the stage to the backstage, from the olympic concept to the stadium... Many foreign media focused on the Beijing Winter Olympics from different angles, praised China's methodical preparation process during the epidemic prevention and control period, praised China's green, shared, open and clean Olympic concept, and expressed their good expectations for "going to the future together".
China is fully prepared to host the Winter Olympics
In the main media center of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the sound of tapping the keyboard rises and falls, and journalists from all over the world gather here to spread the wonderful story of the Beijing Winter Olympics to the world.
"Good luck to all athletes, thank you Beijing" "Orderly organization", "Thank you for your warm welcome", "Let's move together to the future", "Wish the Beijing Winter Olympics a complete success"... On the message board set up at the service desk of the main media center, delegations and media reporters left messages one after another to record their eager expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
"Beijing is ready, and the atmosphere of the Winter Olympics is everywhere." Beijing will become the only city in the world to host the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics, the pride of the entire country, the France Press reported. At the same time, the Winter Olympics will allow more and more Chinese to participate in ice and snow projects, and China's ice and snow industry will develop rapidly. Brazilian sports website "Burning Olympics" reported that the Beijing Winter Olympics will be a historic event. Since the successful bid in 2015, the number of people involved in ice and snow sports in China has exceeded 300 million, and more and more young people like sports.
Russia's Izvestia newspaper published an article titled "How Beijing Prepares for the Winter Olympics" to introduce China's epidemic prevention and control measures during the Winter Olympics. China is fully prepared to host the Winter Olympics, which will be held successfully, safely and smoothly. Egypt's "Pyramid Evening News" commentary article pointed out that the scheduled holding of this Winter Olympic Games has brought confidence to the participating athletes and even the sports circles of various countries. During the preparations for the Winter Olympics, China's practices in epidemic prevention and control, environmental protection and high-tech applications deserve praise and admiration. The rigorous attitude and scientific practice of the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee will be one of the important reasons for the complete success of this Winter Olympic Games.
South Africa's national television website commented that China overcame the huge challenges brought by the new crown pneumonia epidemic and successfully prepared for the Winter Olympic Games, once again proving its excellent governance ability, and the international community expects China to dedicate a wonderful, extraordinary and outstanding Olympic event to the world. The country's independent media website published a commentary article entitled "The Indomitable Humanistic Spirit of the Beijing Winter Olympics", arguing that the Beijing Winter Olympics are full of the beautiful expectations of the people of the world and ignite the common dream of all mankind. As a peace-loving and sport-loving country, South Africa fully supports and eagerly awaits the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics made an important contribution to promoting global economic recovery. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are held against the backdrop of multiple challenges to global development, and solidarity and friendship among nations have never been more important.
A commentary article in Kenya's mainstream newspaper, The National Newspaper, pointed out that China will successfully host the Beijing Winter Olympics, and the Olympic spirit will surely win victory. The preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics have been fruitful, and the international community is full of confidence and expectations for the event. As a platform for cross-cultural exchanges and talent training, the hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will be a victory for all mankind, play an important role in global post-epidemic recovery, and will also bring great encouragement to the people of all countries to work together to cope with global challenges and create a better world in the post-epidemic era.
It embodies the characteristics of science and technology, wisdom, green and thrift
The technology, wisdom, green and frugal characteristics of the Beijing Winter Olympics have also attracted a lot of foreign media attention.
Brazil's R7 TV reported that "science and technology" is an important element of the Beijing Winter Olympics, and the concept of "Science and Technology Winter Olympics" helps the development and application of new technologies. The report mentioned that the six-legged ski robot developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University recently completed the test and achieved good results. Ski robots not only embody the concept of "Science and Technology Winter Olympics", but also bring best-selling products to the future market.
The "Espanyol" website recently reported that on the eve of the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the new Olympic version of the Fuxing intelligent EMU was officially put into operation. The train has 8 cars and can carry up to 564 passengers. It is worth noting that the train has achieved full coverage of the 5G network, and the ultra-high-definition live broadcast studio built by relying on 5G technology can achieve long-term stable transmission of ultra-high-definition signals. The Winter Olympic train also has an intelligent driving function, which can achieve automatic driving at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour.
Russia's First Channel reporter's report was carried out on the speeding train of the Beijing-Zhang high-speed railway. In the carriage, reporters can not only taste the coffee brewed by the robot, but also work using high-speed networks. The completion of hundreds of 5G base stations for the Winter Olympics has enabled the high-speed rail to experience the smoothness of high-speed Internet access when passing through the tunnel.
Russia focuses on the technological and environmental characteristics of the Beijing Winter Olympics. The report pointed out that the transformation of the "Water Cube" into the "Ice Cube", the use of 100% of the conventional energy of all venues during the competition, and the use of hundreds of hydrogen fuel buses show that the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics have done their best to make the Beijing Winter Olympics a "green" Olympic Games.
France's "Liberty South" reported that the award bouquet of the Winter Olympics will abandon the traditional cut flowers, and the bouquets woven with hand-made velvet thread are "flowers that will not wither". The hand-woven flowers not only embody the green and sustainable concept of this Winter Olympic Games, but also convey love and strength, so that medal winners will retain the memory of the Winter Olympics for a longer time.
Beijing welcomed athletes from all over the world with open arms
The "Middle East Online" news website reported that Beijing welcomed athletes from all over the world with open arms. In the Olympic Village, the smart restaurant is full of science and technology, and the dishes are also dazzling, with hundreds of kinds, in line with the dietary tastes and religious habits of athletes in different countries and regions. The Winter Olympic Village is fully equipped with all kinds of equipment and adequate transportation guarantees, which helps athletes to concentrate on the competition. The website of Spain's "Pioneer" reported on the smart restaurant in the media center of the Winter Olympics through video. In this restaurant, from the chef to the waiter are robots, after the diners order, the dishes are cooked by the robot, and then automatically delivered to the corresponding table through the air cloud rail. Journalists involved in covering the Winter Olympics became the first diners to experience.
"Chinese doctors can slide down steep snow slopes and are responsible for providing protection for athletes injured during the Winter Olympics." Agence France-Presse introduced the medical security team of the Winter Olympics, Chinese doctors master alpine skiing skills and English communication skills, if the athlete is injured in the competition, the doctor can reach the athlete within 4 minutes to provide emergency medical services.
The hospitality of the Chinese people and the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival in the Year of the Tiger are also the focus of many overseas media reports. The Russian news agency reported on the Spring Festival elements of the Winter Olympic Village. The report pointed out that the Winter Olympics were held during the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, and the Winter Olympic Village was decorated with red lanterns and paper-cuts with the word "Fu", and foreign athletes could feel the rich festive atmosphere.
Malaysia's "Star" website reported that volunteers for the Beijing Winter Olympics are ready. About 19,000 volunteers in blue uniforms will be stationed inside and outside the venue, providing information and translation services, helping athletes and participating in emergencies. Volunteers will play a vital role in this world-class sporting event and will also give guests from all over the world a better understanding of China.
(Beijing, Paris, Brussels, Madrid, Cairo, Johannesburg, Rio de Janeiro, February 3, reporters Wan Yu, Qu Pei, Chen Shangwen, Qu Song, Liu Lingling, Zhang Penghui, Jiang Bo, Huang Peizhao, Yan Yunming, Li Xiaoxiao)
People's Daily ( 2022-02-04 07 edition)