China's presidential couple hosts welcome banquet for international dignitaries at the Asian Winter Games.
On that occasion, Xi Jinping emphasized that the flame for the 9th Asian Winter Games will be lit tonight.
CGTN – Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan today (7) hosted a welcome banquet for important guests who came to the country for the Harbin Asian Winter Games.
On that occasion, Xi Jinping emphasized that the flame for the 9th Asian Winter Games will be lit tonight. He warmly welcomed all international guests on behalf of the Chinese government and people. Following the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, this edition of the Asian Winter Games, which has already set records in both the number of athletes and participating countries and regions, will once again ignite the enthusiasm of the Chinese people for ice and snow sports, he added.
The Chinese leader indicated that the event's theme, "Winter Dream, Love Across Asia," reflects the shared desire of Asian peoples to pursue peace, development, and friendship.
Xi Jinping also recalled that Harbin is the birthplace of ice and snow sports in China, and that the culture and economy surrounding the sector have now become the new driving force for the city's high-quality development and opening up. He hopes that all foreign participants can collect unforgettable memories in this fertile land of China.
Translation: Luis Zhao
Review: Denise Melo
Source: CMG