On January 19, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian confirmed that China has issued corresponding visas to some members of the US team composed of government officials.

The U.S. team coming to China to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics includes a large number of officials from the U.S. State Department and other government departments, and many of them also hold diplomatic or official passports.

  Zhao Lijian pointed out that it is hoped that the United States will earnestly practice the Olympic spirit and work with China to create a favorable atmosphere for athletes from all over the world to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics.

(made by Sui Zhiyuan)

Responsible editor: [Wang Shanshan]