At the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games, an extraordinary presidential couple attracted the attention of the whole China and even the world.
Perhaps, it is difficult for everyone to imagine what hardships and tests the couple went through to participate in the Hangzhou Asian Games.
On their way to China, their lives are in danger at any time.
And the reason behind all this is because they come from a country, a Middle Eastern country shrouded in the spectre of war for decades, Syria.
And this time, in order to go to the Asian Games contract of old friends in China, they even brought their three sons and daughters, which shows their trust in China.
At the same time, netizens are also worried about their return journey, how difficult is their journey?
The road to the appointment
Syrian President Basha and his wife Asma last visited China in 2011.
During these long 12 years, their country has suffered greatly. With U.S. sanctions on the outside, armed rebellion on the inside, economic backwardness and the ravages of war are shaking the country's foundation step by step.
In this case, the first time the president and his wife set foot abroad in 12 years, the destination was China. They received an invitation from China thousands of miles away, and without hesitation, they resolutely went to the appointment of their old friend China.
Not only that, but they also brought their three most precious sons and daughters to China, which shows their trust in China.
You know, on the way to China, they will experience layers of blocking by hostile forces, and if they are not careful, their lives may be in danger.
But it is they who trust China enough to entrust the safety of their families and the fate of the country to China.
There are words in the Analects, and there are friends who come from afar, and they are happy. China has put a lot of thought into welcoming this old friend.
In terms of route selection, China has specifically opened a new route and did not choose a direct flight route from Syria to Hangzhou. The new route is more than 1,000 kilometers longer than the original one.
The flight passes through Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and other countries, which are internally stable and have good relations with China, which can provide the greatest security for the arrival of Barsha and Asma.
After nearly 12 hours of non-stop flight, the plane steadily entered China's airspace. After a long 12-year wait, Chinese people finally waited for the pair of old friends from Syria.
After getting off the plane, the Chinese reception specifications shocked the Barshas. In an international community where strength is the hardest hold, Barsha has not received much respect.
China, on the other hand, gave the highest respect to the old friends. The red carpet connected the special plane and the black solemn special car, Chinese the honor guard of the People's Liberation Army to pay attention, giving them a full sense of security and expressing China's most heartfelt welcome to their arrival.
After the pair of old friends broke into the sight of Chinese people, their heat remained high.
When the family went to Hangzhou Lingyin Temple to pray for the blessing of the country, many people met them by chance. This family of handsome men and women is beautiful, facing the cameras of various netizens, smiling and waving, and showing great courtesy and literacy in their gestures.
At the opening ceremony of the Asian Games later, the attendance of the presidential couple surprised the world.
Syria has suffered from war, and the country is in danger, and it is impossible to support the development of sports.
In this Games, only eight members of the Syrian team participated. But even so, the Balsha couple showed neither humility nor arrogance, and their atmospheric demeanor made netizens at home and abroad praise.
When the athletes from their country appeared at the opening ceremony, the Balshas stood up and applauded, and Asma, known as the "Rose of Damascus" by foreign media, took out her mobile phone to capture the touching scene.
They also give their national teams encouragement. The Chinese audience at the scene applauded thunderously, reflecting the enthusiasm of Chinese with practical actions.
And this enthusiasm moved Barsha, who spoke to the media with emotion about the deep feelings of Syria and the Chinese people.
But why do Chinese feel such affinity for the Barshas and the Syrian athletes?
Gentleness engraved in the bone
In the eyes of foreign media, is Chinese welcoming the president of a small country a bit of a big deal or is China asking for Syria?
But Chinese netizens who rejoiced to see Balsha attending the appointment would not think so at all. Perhaps, this is the gentleness engraved in Chinese's bones. We have the ability to empathize and the power of empathy, and we can really put ourselves in the shoes of others.
This kind of goodwill, in the eyes of some Western media with ulterior motives, is to pave the way in advance in order to obtain some benefits in the future. However, these are all qualities that they do not understand Chinese.
We have a tradition of helping people in distress for thousands of years. Chinese ideological foundation, Confucian culture, has deeply engraved benevolence, righteousness and compassion in the minds of each generation of Chinese.
If we know what it feels like to be rained, how can we bear to let others suffer the same thing as us?
Seeing the current Balshas, our memories can't help but be pulled back to 1932. That year was the starting point of the Chinese Olympics. Representing China at the time, Liu Changchun, a university student from Northeast China.
This is the first time Chinese has stood on the Olympic stage, but this first appearance is not dazzling. Only Liu Changchun was alone in the competition.
In order not to appear so weak, Liu Changchun also specially found a few overseas Chinese in the local area and barely managed to put together a Chinese team.
However, this so-called representative team, plus athlete Liu Changchun, has only three people in total, which is even fewer than the current Syrian team.
At that time, our country was struggling to survive under the crushing of warlords, and the people were living in hot water, like Syria at this time, naturally unable to support the development of sports.
Despite all the odds of standing on the Olympic stage, we have not gained basic respect. The contempt of the organizer United States for China, and the contempt of foreign audiences in the audience for Chinese athletes are like knives in our hearts.
Today, when we become the organizers of the event, we will also understand that it is natural for Chinese to treat the Balsa couple with the highest respect.
Under the blue sky and white clouds
When we see Syria today, it's easy to think of China in the past.
We are moved by what is happening in Syria right now, where their people live in fear and a life of peace and contentment is the most distant luxury.
On the other hand, we enjoy the tranquility and beauty of life under the blue sky and white clouds. At this time, we deeply understand the importance of national prosperity and strength.
Our country began in 1840 with a history of humiliation for nearly a hundred years. Foreign enemies invaded, internal thieves scoured the government, and there were famine disasters, and wars were frequent. In practice, we have finally found the most correct path, Chinese-style Marxism.
On this road, we defeated the Japanese aggressors, smashed the rule of the Kuomintang reactionaries, and pieced together a broken China step by step.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in the face of the blockade of the United States and the bullying of the Soviet Union, we have never been afraid. Return to the United Nations, reform and opening up, join the WTO... We are clumsy but extremely determined to develop step by step.
Until now, as we have completed the great revival step by step, the world is surprised to find that the ailing Oriental Master stands firmly in the center of the world.
And Chinese, who was once ridiculed as the "sick man of East Asia", can now finally gain the respect of the world.
Likewise, all this could not have been achieved without the heroic and fearless sacrifices of countless revolutionaries, who sowed their blood on this land and allowed the seeds of freedom and prosperity to take root and germinate.
We should not and cannot forget their contributions. They sacrificed their lives in the past in exchange for our lives in the present.
Perhaps, this is why the state is vigorously cracking down on the smearing of those revolutionary martyrs. Without them, we may be like Syria today, where peace becomes empty talk.
I still remember that some scholars recalled the past when Chinese first participated in the Olympic Games, and he hoped with tears in his eyes that in the future, China could get rid of this fate of contempt and realize national prosperity and strength at an early date.
If this scholar were still alive, he would have smiled with relief when he saw the current Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Of course, after China becomes rich and strong, it will not only allow Chinese people to relax under the blue sky and white clouds, but also let more people in the world see this good scenery.
As Barsha said, only when China is strong can the world be protected from the threat of hegemonism. Looking back at China's actions in the international community and its contributions to world peace in recent years, China's great power demeanor is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
And Barsha, as the president of Syria, has never given up his country.
Before coming to China, he made a request to the United Nations to oppose US hegemonism. I hope that in the future, the Syrian people can get rid of the ravages of hegemonism and war, and the people can live in peace of mind under the sunshine.
A strong and prosperous country is fundamental to gaining respect. When we see Syria today, we think of a similar experience in China.
Fortunately, we are now free from being bullied. But we must also be prepared for danger in peace, so that our country will become richer and stronger, free forever from the pain of slavery.
At the same time, I believe that we will continue to lend a helping hand and give generously to those who are weak.
In the face of Syria, which once donated to us during the Wenchuan earthquake, we have given them the international respect and assistance they deserve.
This time, when the whole network was worried about the return of the Balsha family, the state stood up and said: With us, everyone can rest assured.
Now that President Basha has returned to Syria safely, China is also responsible for the arrangements and security of the whole process.
I hope that next time, I will meet this old friend thousands of miles away again, and I will not be so long apart.
By that time, Syria would have been freed from the flames of war and the people would have happy smiles on their faces. It is hoped that at that time, more Syrian athletes will go out for the country and enjoy this prosperous era for all mankind.
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