American athletes were moved to tears by Chinese volunteers, Zhao Lijian: All love was gathered because of the Beijing Winter Olympics

On February 8, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference.

A reporter asked a question, these days American athlete Tessa Maude was moved to tears by the enthusiasm of volunteers at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics "Welcome to China" on social media. What is the Spokesperson's comment on this?

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"I saw the video of Tessa Maud. She said it was indeed the most memorable moment of her life. Her heartfelt and affectionate narration also infected me. I also noticed that the volunteer Mentioned by Maud also sent her a message wishing her new achievements in the yellow land and inviting her to come back to China in the future. A large number of Chinese netizens have left messages for Maud and sent warm wishes. Zhao Lijian said.

Zhao Lijian said that since the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, there have been many small stories of warmth, fraternity and unity. A lot of athletes say this, and they really enjoy and appreciate everything they encounter in China. My favorite thing to do every day is to count how many volunteers you meet smiling and waving to yourself.

"Let's once again give these volunteers a thumbs up and applaud them. There should be applause here. I think these volunteers are fantastic. Zhao Lijian said that we have also seen many athletes and journalists post short videos or write articles on social media, praising the room facilities in the Winter Olympic Village full of technology, the robot stir-fry dishes in the restaurant canteen, and the health and richness of Chinese cuisine. As netizens commented, all the love was gathered because of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Zhao Lijian introduced that nearly 3,000 athletes from 91 countries and regions gathered in the "City of The Two Olympics" to compete in the same field under the five rings to share the joy and passion brought by sports. About 170 official representatives of nearly 70 countries and international organizations (government representatives at or above the vice-ministerial level), including 31 heads of state, heads of government, important members of the royal family and heads of international organizations, have traveled thousands of miles to China to cheer for the Athletes of the Winter Olympics. Athletes from all over the world not only interpreted the Olympic motto of "faster, higher, stronger and more united" on the field, but also eliminated barriers and enhanced friendship in exchanges and interactions outside the arena.

"That's the beauty of the Olympic movement. We also sincerely wish athletes from all over the world to bloom on the field, surpass themselves and realize their dreams of Beijing. Zhao Lijian said.

Source Beijing Daily Client | Reporter Liu Liu

Edited by Guo Tao

Process Editor Wu Yue