China is gearing up to take its collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to the next level! 🇨🇳🤝🏅 As the host nation for next year's Asian Winter Games, China is keen to deepen and expand high-level cooperation with the IOC.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, serving as President Xi Jinping's special representative, met with IOC President Thomas Bach in Paris this Saturday. The vibes were all about unity and global sportsmanship! 🌍✌️
Han brought warm greetings from President Xi and congratulated the IOC on the spectacular opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. \"The Olympic Movement aims to safeguard world peace and promote the unity of humankind,\" Han noted, emphasizing the significance of the Paris Olympics in promoting Olympism in today's world. 🕊️✨
He highlighted China's unwavering support for the international Olympic Movement and its long-standing friendship with the IOC. Remember the epic Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics? Despite the challenges of the pandemic, China pulled off an amazing event, setting a gold standard for future games! 🏂🎉
Thomas Bach was all smiles, asking Han to relay his sincere regards to President Xi. He warmly welcomed China's participation in the Paris Olympics, underscoring that the Olympics are all about multilateralism and bringing people together. \"China has always supported the cause of international Olympics,\" Bach said. 🌐❤️
Both leaders are stoked to keep the momentum going, aiming to organize more international sports events and spread the Olympic spirit far and wide. Get ready for more thrilling competitions and global unity through sports! 🏆🌟
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China willing to deepen high-level cooperation with IOC, says VP
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