The Beijing Winter Olympics has entered a week of countdown Zhao Lijian: "Beijing welcomes you" enthusiasm has not changed

　　China News Service, Beijing, January 27th (Reporter Li Jingze) The Winter Olympic Village officially opened on January 27th as the countdown to the Beijing Winter Olympics is one week.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the same day that the enthusiasm of "Beijing welcomes you" has not changed, and the sincerity of "see you in Beijing" remains the same.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian.

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　　For a period of time, the international community has been paying close attention to the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics, and many international politicians and sports figures have enthusiastically expressed their expectations and wishes for the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Zhao Lijian said that as the Winter Olympics are getting closer, the world's enthusiasm for supporting the Winter Olympics is also growing.

Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, highly appreciated China's efficiency, determination and vitality. He said that this is the first time that some countries have sent delegations to attend the Winter Olympics, which fully shows that the Beijing Winter Olympics has received extensive support from the international community.

　　He said that politicians from Russia, Spain, Argentina, Laos, Nigeria and other countries and the heads of the Olympic Committee also expressed their support for the Beijing Winter Olympics and reiterated their opposition to the politicization of sports.

News media from all over the world are also looking forward to the Beijing Winter Olympics.

　　"In seven days, the main torch of the Beijing Winter Olympics will be lit at the Bird's Nest, and Beijing will become the first 'city of double Olympics'. From 2008 to 2022, the enthusiasm of 'Beijing welcomes you' has not changed, and 'We will see you in Beijing' The sincerity remains.” Zhao Lijian said that the opening of the Winter Olympics coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, and I believe this ice and snow engagement will once again witness the integration of the Olympic spirit and Chinese elements.

We also believe that, like the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, the Beijing Winter Olympics will shine around the world, and athletes from all over the world will be brilliant!

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