China News Service, February 9. On February 9, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in South Korea refuted South Korea's question about the "unjust" of the short track speed skating referee at the Beijing Winter Olympics, saying that some South Korean media and politicians would The blame is directed at the Chinese government and the Beijing Winter Olympics, and even inciting anti-China sentiment is extremely irresponsible.

　　The spokesman said that we have noticed that the South Korean sports delegation and some media have questioned the "unjust punishment" in the short track speed skating competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

This is a technical issue and should be judged by a professional authority.

However, some South Korean media and politicians pointed their finger at the Chinese government and the entire Beijing Winter Olympics, and even incited anti-China sentiment, poisoning the feelings between the people of the two countries, and causing Chinese netizens to fight back.

We have to express our serious concern and clarify our solemn position.

　　The spokesperson said that the Winter Olympics are competitive competitions, highly professional and technical, and each event has clear rules, standards and regulations.

Short track speed skating is a highly dangerous and controversial event. In order to maximize the safety of participating athletes and improve the fairness and impartiality of the competition, the International Skating Federation has continuously revised, improved and refined the competition rules.

The short track speed skating event of the Beijing Winter Olympics is carried out according to the latest revised rules of the International Skating Federation.

The British chief referee of this short track speed skating event, Mr. Peter Voss, has served as the chief referee of the short track events of the three Winter Olympics including the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and is authoritative.

Regarding the South Korean side's doubts, the International Skating Federation has issued an official statement a few days ago, detailing the judging rules and factual basis.

　　The spokesperson emphasized that the Winter Olympics is an international sports event, and the referees of each competition are selected by the International Olympic Committee and the International Sports Federation, and no country or government has the right to interfere.

Against the backdrop of the raging global COVID-19 epidemic, the Chinese government has made a lot of hard work to ensure the success of the Winter Olympics, provide a safe, fair and just competition environment for athletes from all over the world, and ensure that all events are simple and exciting. Influence and interfere with the outcome of the game.

Some South Korean media and politicians speculate that "there is a shady scene in the Winter Olympics" and falsely claim that "the Chinese government and sports departments should reflect on themselves", which is extremely irresponsible, and we must not accept this.

　　The spokesperson said that there are winners and losers in competitive sports, and we understand the feelings of the Korean people.

In this Winter Olympics, nearly 3,000 athletes competed on the same field under the banner of the Five Rings, sharing the joy and passion brought by sports.

This is the true charm of the Olympic movement, and the spirit of the Olympics "faster, higher, stronger - more united".

It is hoped that athletes from all over the world, including South Korea, can bloom in the Winter Olympics, surpass themselves, and inject more "solidarity" into the international community.

We would like to express our heartfelt congratulations to the athletes from all over the world.

　　Finally, the spokesperson emphasized that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the ROK 30 years ago, the relations between the two countries have made remarkable achievements, which have greatly promoted the development of the two countries, and brought tangible benefits to the two peoples, which should be cherished.

The friendly feelings between the people of the two countries are a precious asset shared by both sides, which must not be hurt by some emotional words and deeds.

China will continue to make active efforts to promote bilateral relations and friendly feelings between the two peoples.

I hope and believe that Korean friends can meet each other halfway.