Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 8 (Reporters Wang Chenghao and Luo Xin) The Olympic dream of the Chinese nation is blooming in Beijing, the "city of double Olympics". Taiwan compatriots participate in and pay attention to the Beijing Winter Olympics in various ways. The Winter Olympics grand event and the vivid embodiment of sharing the national glory also demonstrated the main theme of cross-strait public opinion of "one family on both sides of the strait" and "together toward the future".
Shocked and moved
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the beginning of spring, the Beijing Winter Olympics opened wonderfully.
"It's very shocking!" Chen Wencheng, a Taiwanese teacher from the Department of Physical Education and Research of Peking University, said with emotion after watching the grand event at the "Bird's Nest". Both the visual effects and the atmosphere of the scene showed "our China's vigor and confidence as a world power".
In the lighting session of the opening ceremony, the huge torches burned in the past were replaced by tiny torches surrounded by snowflakes.
"The torch is low-key, but the layout is bigger." University students surnamed Huang, who watched the broadcast in Taipei, noticed this change and believed that this "micro" design reflects the low-carbon concept and national confidence.
In addition to being shocked, it is even more moving.
"Under the background of repeated global epidemics, it is not easy to hold the Winter Olympics." Chen Wencheng said that the live actors and audience were enthusiastic. "This kind of spirit is unique to us Chinese."
The rolling water of the Yellow River, the twenty-four solar terms in the countdown, the pursuit of the concept of "Great Harmony in the World"... "These ideas contain the unique romance of our Chinese people." Taiwan compatriots watched the opening ceremony together at home, "Chinese culture is the common wealth of both sides of the strait, and I am very excited to see our culture appear in the world on the stage of the Winter Olympics."
Glory and dedication
On February 7, the women's 1500m speed skating final at the Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off at the "Ice Ribbon" at the National Speed Skating Stadium.
When Huang Yuting of Chinese Taipei came out, the audience responded with warm applause and cheers.
"I felt that the audience was very enthusiastic. In the 'Ice Ribbon' game, there was a feeling of 'playing at home', which moved me." Huang Yuting said in an interview after the game.
In this Winter Olympics, in addition to 4 Taiwanese ice and snow athletes qualified for the competition, 5 Taiwanese compatriots participated in the torch relay, and more than 30 Taiwanese students were selected as volunteers.
Chen Wencheng said: "It is the first time that the Chinese hold the Winter Olympics in their own homes, and of course, the presence of Taiwan compatriots is indispensable. The Beijing Winter Olympics belong to the common glory of Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. This pride comes from the heart."
Li Zhiyang, a Taiwanese student studying for a master's degree at Tsinghua University, is a volunteer for this Winter Olympics. His pride is not only derived from this identity.
"I deeply understand the country's responsibility for hosting international sports events and the importance it attaches to people's health and safety." In his view, the hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics demonstrates the mission and image of a responsible power.
Outside the venue, there are also many Taiwan compatriots who are volunteering in the city.
They also combined elements from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to carry out activities such as sending blessings for the Winter Olympics in Hokkien dialect. Chen Wencheng and Lin Jiaxuan are among them.
"We serve more than 10 hours a day." Chen Wencheng said that some citizens were particularly moved when they learned that they were from Taiwan. "Our dedication can enhance the feelings of the people on both sides of the strait, and everything is worth it."
hand in hand and hope
"This is the most recent and most 'pro' Winter Olympics," said Taiwanese ice hockey coach Huang Weihong, who lives and works in Wuhan.
Huang Weihong has a deep understanding of the rapid popularization of ice and snow sports in mainland China in recent years, and sees the future from the Beijing Winter Olympics.
He said that the mainland has always been willing to share development opportunities with Taiwan compatriots. The successful holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics will allow more Taiwan compatriots to discover the vast stage of the mainland and work together with the mainland compatriots for the future.
At the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, in the "Snowflake" program, a "little pigeon" that fell behind was brought back to the team by his companions, which touched countless audiences and sparked heated discussions on both sides of the strait. Some netizens speculated that "this refers to Baodao" ".
In this regard, the online self-media creator "Taiwan Cousin" recorded a video and said: "I believe that one day we will return to the arms of our motherland, because we are a family, and we cannot be missing one."
Public opinion in Taiwan continued to pay attention to the Beijing Winter Olympics.
"Wang Bao" published an editorial that pointed out that it wished the Beijing Winter Olympics a complete success, and also hoped to use the goodwill interaction between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait at the Beijing Winter Olympics as an opportunity to build a new starting point for the "cycle of goodness" between the two sides.
"The grand and wonderful opening ceremony and competitions have made the world witness the resilience and unity of the Chinese nation." Former Chairman Hong Xiuzhu of the Chinese Kuomintang, who was invited to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, expressed his message to the future: The Chinese dream cannot be without Taiwan, and Taiwan cannot be a part of national rejuvenation. Absent from the wave.