The general secretary told the world about a China that embraced the Winter Olympics

Source: People's Daily

Today, from the long river of history, thousands of joys, thousands of emotions.

When the news of Europe's hosting of the Olympic Games in 1908 reached China, and Tianjin Youth magazine issued the "Three Olympic Questions", who could have imagined that a hundred years later, not only an "unparalleled" Summer Olympic Games would amaze the world, but the winter Olympic Games with ice and snow would also fall in China.

A century-old Olympic dream, a symphony of olympic games and national games.

The Dream of the Winter Olympics meets the Chinese Dream. In the past, when the Nine Plains were swinging and the land was sinking, they looked forward to "the day when the Olympic Games will be held, that is, the time when China will take off"; on the road of national rejuvenation, one grand event after another has become the inevitable of the new era, and just as General Secretary Xi Jinping thinks and feels: "This is a microcosm of the changes in the past century." ”

History will remember this day: on February 4, 2022, the Beijing Winter Olympics opened.

The torch will be lit at the Bird's Nest, and Beijing will become the "City of The Two Olympics".

The story begins with the Spring Festival in 2014.

General Secretary Xi Jinping went to Sochi, Russia, to have a deep conversation with IOC President Bach, and the seeds of the Winter Olympic dream took root in China.

From dreams to dreams, 8 years of time to remember the footprints of struggle.

At this moment, the world is looking forward to the Winter Olympics and china.

A "gold medal" won before the opening:

Tell the world about a China that "makes the people feel happy"

In February 2014, general secretary Xi Jinping and President Bach had a deep conversation in Sochi, and explained the significance of the Winter Olympics for Chinese people: "In China, ice and snow sports do not enter Shanhaiguan. If the ice and snow project can be promoted in Guannei, it is expected to bring 200 million to 300 million people to participate, thus igniting the torch of China's ice and snow sports. ”

Shanhaiguan, which is surrounded by mountains and seas, is not only a military fortress that is difficult to attack in history, but also a dividing line for ice and snow sports created by natural climate. Allowing more people to participate more widely in sports, including snow sports, is the essence of the Olympic spirit. The general secretary's narration touched President Bach and spread a magnificent picture that could change the pattern of ice and snow sports in the world.

The threshold for snow and ice sports is high. Looking at the world, many European countries covered and radiated by the Alps have given birth to 1/3 of the world's winter Olympic gold medals in this century; the Nordic Scandinavian mountains coverage and radiation countries have contributed 17% of the world's winter Olympic gold medals. In addition to climate geography and humanistic traditions, the foundation of economic development is also the key. I remember that in the 1980s and 1990s, the mainland sports department put forward the idea of "south exhibition" of ice and snow sports, and the results were not ideal.

The promotion of ice and snow sports to Kannai is inseparable from the yearning for a better life on the road of moderate prosperity. From another perspective, "Without universal health, there will be no comprehensive well-off." ”

During domestic inspections, I saw more "small glasses", and the general secretary earnestly advised "let the children run". "Looking at how good my body is now, it is the foundation laid by sports when I was a child." In the fall of 2016, he returned to his alma mater, Beijing Bayi School, and he said kindly to the children.

In early 2017, Zhangjiakou. Looking at a group of children who were chattering about their winter camp feelings, General Secretary Xi Jinping smiled and asked, "Have you found magic in skiing?" ”

The changing times seem to have cast a spell. Ice and snow sports are also increasingly moving north and south, "the children are very happy, catching up with a good era."

From the physique and size of the younger generation to the health of the elderly, the topics are broad and in-depth. The general secretary also mentioned a set of data in this inspection five years ago: the average life expectancy of Chinese has increased from 35 years in 1949 to 76 years old today, and this number will be further improved by 2025.

Holding the Winter Olympics, China's eyes are more than this, but also committed to promoting the change of "people": "From a sports power to a healthy China, the health of the people, the physique of the people, and the happiness of the people are all in the same vein." ”

In 1917, the magazine "New Youth" published "Research on Sports", and the author of "Twenty-Eight Painters" was the young Comrade Mao Zedong. "The national strength is weak, the martial arts are weak, and the physique of the nation is becoming lighter and thinner. This is a very worrying phenomenon also. A generation of great men issued a deafening cry of "to civilize its spirit, first savage its physique."

Once upon a time, Chinese was called the "Sick Man of East Asia." In 1932, Liu Changchun, the "first person in the Chinese Olympic Games", went to Los Angeles to participate in the Olympic Games. One person's expedition, one person's determination to catch up with the world, represents a people's determination.

After the founding of New China, Comrade Mao Zedong could not forget yesterday's suffering and humiliation: "In the past, China was said to be the 'old empire' and the 'sick man of East Asia'" and "we changed the face of China." Later, when meeting with foreign guests, Comrade Deng Xiaoping felt a sense of emotion: "In the past, we were the sick men of East Asia, and we will be strongmen in East Asia in the future." ”

The image of a yellow face with thin muscles and weak breathing has clouded a country. When the 2008 Beijing Olympics stunned the world, the New York Times lamented: "Beijing has given the world a youth." ”

From 2008 to 2022, China in the eyes of the world has become more colorful and vibrant. Last month, when General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected the Winter Olympic venues, he urged reporters to tell the story of the passionate struggle of Olympic athletes from all over the world, the story of China's preparation for the Winter Olympics, and the story of the hospitality of the Chinese people, "and also showed the world the image of a sunny, rich, open and hopeful country."

Not only the stories of the struggle of the arena, the skiing stories of those "doorsteps", the stories of volunteers around them, and the stories of lifting the ice and snow "rice bowl" to run a well-off life, together outline the thriving life picture of the Chinese people.

Not long ago, at the Erqi Factory Ice and Snow Project Training Base near the Lugou Bridge, General Secretary Xi Jinping stopped to "drive 300 million people to participate in the Ice and Snow Sports Achievements Exhibition" and carefully reviewed the progress of China's ice and snow sports "South Exhibition, Westward Expansion and Eastward Expansion".

346 million! Behind the numbers, children with teeth and teeth take brave steps; white-haired old people take firm steps; hordes of young people take cheerful steps... The foundation of a strong sports country lies in mass sports, and the general secretary has built from a lofty height: "This is the meaning of the topic of comprehensive well-off and comprehensive modernization." Its significance, small in the big. ”

According to the international community, the grand participation of 300 million people in ice and snow sports is comparable to the gold content of the Winter Olympic gold medal, and China has won a "gold medal" before the opening.

Two "answer sheets" during the preparation process:

Tell the world about a China that "will believe in words and deeds will bear fruit"

China cherishes the trust that the world has entrusted to China every time.

On the way to the preparation of the Winter Olympics, the world perceives a country's commitment from every detail. "China will fully fulfill every commitment in the process of bidding for the Beijing Winter Olympics" "China will believe in its words and deeds in hosting the Winter Olympics." General Secretary Xi Jinping's earnest advice echoed at the foot of Yanshan Mountain, the shore of the Bohai Sea, and the shore of Taihang. From the blueprint to the construction site, from scientific planning to vivid practice, it has always been consistent.

This heavy commitment begins in 2014.

The road to bidding has several peak loops. At the end of the year, the Olympic Agenda 2020 was launched, and 40 reform proposals such as "implementing sustainable development" were refreshing.

In the past few years, Beijing has submitted a "Bidding Report", proposing three major concepts, "athlete-centered, sustainable development, and frugality". This is highly consistent with the reform plan on the agenda and is also in line with China's new thinking and practice of governing the country.

"Fall into the tree, drink its flow and cherish its source." From another perspective, the pulse of China's development and the reform of the Olympic movement go in opposite directions, becoming a mighty force to help Beijing succeed in its bid for the Olympic Games.

That summer, who spent the Winter Olympics on, let the world look forward to. People know that the 2022 Winter Olympics will shoulder a responsibility – the responsibility to set a new benchmark and inject new vitality into the future Olympic Games.

At the critical moment when the vote was about to be held, the sonorous and powerful voice of General Secretary Xi Jinping stirred the venue: China "will fully fulfill every commitment and implement the Olympic Agenda 2020 in an all-round way", "I believe that if you choose Beijing, Chinese people will be able to dedicate a wonderful, extraordinary and outstanding Winter Olympic Games to the world in Beijing!" ”

Soon after the results came out, President Bach made his attitude clear: the Winter Olympics were "handed over to people who are assured." Later, he said to General Secretary Xi Jinping: "In the past, I believed, and now I am convinced, that the Beijing Winter Olympics will be wonderful." ”

China deserves that trust.

How many times have we put on the stars and worn the moon, how many times have overcome difficulties, China's preparatory road has the determination to forge ahead, and there are more scientific and solid actions. "Strive to hand over two excellent answer sheets for the preparation of the Winter Olympic Games and local development," the general secretary's words were wide-ranging and loud. It not only integrates the application concept into it, but also echoes the reform direction of the Agenda.

"Winter Olympics Preparations", the first answer sheet broke from eight words. In 2015, 20 days after the successful bid for the Winter Olympics, General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward the concept of green, shared, open and clean.

From practice to practice. General Secretary Xi Jinping thinks about the long term: "The concept of green, shared, open and clean Olympic Games is the embodiment of the new development concept in the preparation of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, and it must run through the whole process of preparation." ”

How is the implementation?

Just last month, just after the New Year, General Secretary Xi Jinping made his fifth field trip to beijing to prepare for the Winter Olympics. The ice-making technology of the "ice ribbon" with zero carbon emissions interprets the "green" empowered by science and technology; for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the full coverage of green electricity in all venues has been achieved, which is vividly called "the wind of Zhangjiakou lights up the lights of Beijing".

Post-match use, a world puzzle. In recent years, the general secretary has repeatedly warned, "Do not engage in extravagance and luxury, and do not engage in duplicate construction." Today, every Olympic venue has a "post-Olympic" plan. From the "water ice conversion" to the "ice basket conversion", from the gorgeous turn of Shougang and Erqi Factory to "11 of the 13 venues in Beijing are the 'heritage' of the Summer Olympic Games that year"... The repeated use, comprehensive utilization and lasting use of competition venues will be a valuable asset left to China and the world.

Let's talk about the second answer sheet, "Local development".

A small county town that changed its fate because of the Winter Olympics.

Chongli, as soon as winter entered, the snow closed the mountain, and also blocked the road to riches. At the end of 2015, Chongli was still a poor county. Today, 1 in 5 locals holds up the "Snow Rice Bowl". Chongli people deeply understood that "ice and snow are also golden mountains and silver mountains".

During that inspection in Zhangjiakou, a comrade told the general secretary in combination with development data that running the Winter Olympics is a golden opportunity for Zhangjiakou and Hebei.

Why are the two places joining forces? Chess game, "a game of chess" layout. General Secretary Xi Jinping explained that this is considered from the national strategy, the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, through the development of the ice and snow industry to drive regional poverty alleviation and revitalization, to solve the problem of unbalanced development. "Hosting the Winter Olympics is not a hammer deal, we can't leave a silent mountain forest that lacks vitality, we must use the Winter Olympics to promote new growth points."

Reminisce about the past. On the eve of the opening of the Winter Olympics, General Secretary Xi Jinping once again inspected and urged the preparations for the Winter Olympics to check and fill in the gaps in the sprint stage, and his eyes looked back at the trek and hardships along the way: "From scratch! In 2015, the bid was successful, and in line with the vision and goals put forward at that time, we did it one thing after another according to the plan, and we did it all. It's not easy to get to where we are today. ”

Chinese calendar pays attention to "one promise and a thousand gold". "Words must be believed, deeds must be fruitful", it comes from the Analects of zilu. This style is rooted in the long-standing Chinese culture and has become the value background of China's exchanges with the world.

Today's China has amazed the world with its ability to act, and the world is deepening its trust and expectations for China again and again. The preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics "set a new benchmark for the Olympic Games," which President Bach praised.

"Faster, higher, stronger – more united":

Tell the world about a China that "steps on the right path on earth"

For China's ice and snow sports, which started late and have a thin foundation, General Secretary Xi Jinping demanded that we should take advantage of the opportunity of the Winter Olympics to promote a "historic leap". The catch-up and transcendence of ice and snow sports is not a stirring movement of the Olympic spirit, a magnificent picture of "faster, higher, stronger - more united".

Let's look at talent first. While cultivating, we will select seedlings for cross-border cross-border co-ordination. From the shortage of ice and snow sports talents to the realization of the winter Olympic Games 7 major events, 15 sub-events full coverage of the goal, it took only 6 years. At the beginning of last year, the National Ski Jumping Center. At the sound of an order, the athletes soared between heaven and earth like eagles soaring from the cliffs. This athlete is from Henan Wushu School and belongs to the cross-border "change of profession". In the stands, the general secretary smiled and said: "You are also very particular about the selection of people, and the martial arts athletes are practicing just like flying cornices!" ”

Look at the venue facilities.

Chinese design, Chinese technology, Chinese materials, Made in China, newly built, reconstructed, brick by brick. "Ice Ribbon", the world's first avenue speed skating hall using carbon dioxide transcritical direct cooling system to make ice; Yanqing National Bobsleigh Center, the world's first 360-degree slalom track... The general secretary pointed out the direction very early: "Like the road to a strong country in our country, China's ice and snow sports must also take the road of scientific and technological innovation."

Last month, during an inspection at the Erqi Factory, General Secretary Xi Jinping boarded the first self-developed snow wax car in China. A small window reflects the big changes: in the past, a bottle of wax was used to be wiped on the snowboard; then a waxing table was temporarily erected on the side of the race; now, modern snow wax cars for large-scale events are lined up.

Sport is a sport that transcends itself. Stretching the dimension of time, the world sees how China, which is in ruins and waiting to be revived, has gradually returned to the Olympic arena in the self-transcendence of "faster, higher, stronger - more united".

General Secretary Xi Jinping said something like this during the inspection of the Winter Olympics: "The Chinese nation has experienced many tribulations in history, met challenges, fought risks, climbed over obstacles, and became more and more courageous. "Such a spirit, such a spirit, is what China has always adhered to."

The way forward is not based on beating gongs and drums, nor is it always smooth and smooth. The tragic Wenchuan earthquake in 2008 shocked the world. In the face of questions about whether the Beijing Olympic Games can still be held as scheduled, China has not backed down. When the wheel of history comes to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, this time, it faces the COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the world.

It has been said that great powers are destined to create greatness and eternity.

Taking the lead in controlling the epidemic, taking the lead in resuming work and production, and taking the lead in achieving positive economic growth, the world has high hopes for China, which has achieved excellent results in the fight against the epidemic. Some observers have keenly found that as early as the beginning of the preparations, General Secretary Xi Jinping urged all parties to "hurry up early and not late". In the face of the changes in the pattern of the epidemic in the century and the difficulties under the obstruction of the epidemic, the precautionary measures of "catching up early and not late" have demonstrated the far-sightedness of the leaders of big parties and big countries.

Work hard and do not slacken off. During last month's Winter Olympics inspection, one of the key points was the prevention and control of the epidemic. General Secretary Xi Jinping carefully inquired about the double closed-loop management model, and even paid attention to the details of garbage disposal in different areas. In the smart restaurant, the general secretary also watched with great interest the dumplings under the robot "chef".

Every minute, every inch is a "stress test" and a "nearly impossible miracle" is being created. Listen to the voices of these international dignitaries!

"Chinese people and the people of the world can still come together to hold such a grand event, which shows that we can cope with the challenges of the epidemic, which is also the great significance of the Beijing Winter Olympics."

"It doesn't matter who wins the championship, what matters is to be able to get together in the safest country in the world, China, and in one of the best cities in the world, Beijing, under the pandemic."

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A Winter Olympics, a "global village".

"China, here we come!" Nearly 3,000 athletes from about 90 countries and regions flocked to the country, and foreign heads of state, heads of government, royals and heads of international organizations arrived as scheduled. The Beijing Winter Olympics have written a record that has amazed the world: it is the Winter Olympic Games with the most gold medals and the first global comprehensive sports event to be held as scheduled since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. For the first time, some countries have sent delegations to the Winter Olympics.

Last year, the centuries-old Olympic motto was renewed for the first time, adding "more solidarity" after "faster, higher, stronger." As UN Secretary-General António Guterres explained, "the Olympic spirit is a beacon of human solidarity".

Beacons of unity illuminate the future. In a world of instability and uncertainty, the Olympics have given more symbols, symbols of hope, peace, and unity. Through the wonderful narrative of sports, the power across time and space is transmitted. When General Secretary Xi Jinping met with President Bach a few days ago, he spoke in a serious tone about the mission of promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind:

"The 'greater unity' advocated by the Olympic Movement is exactly what is most needed in this day and age. The countries of the world have a better future together than in more than 190 small boats, as in one big boat, so we put forward the slogan of the Beijing Winter Olympics of 'Together to the Future'. ”

Together to the future! China stands on the right side of history and on the side of human progress. Take advantage of the general trend of history to move steadily, and walk the right path in the world. (Reporters Du Shangze, Li Jianguang, Liu Shuoyang, Liu Shuwen)

People's Daily (February 4, 2022, Edition 01)