China Mirror Weekly News Special Issue for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

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China will do its best to deliver "streamline d, safe and splendid" Olympic Winter Games: Xi BEIJING, Feb. 3 (Xinhua)

China will do its best to deliver "streamlined, safe and splendid" Olympic Winter Games: Xi century pandemic, is entering a new

pic Movement and consistently

period of turbulence and transfor-

championed the Olympic spirit. Chi-

Chinese President Xi Jinping on

mation and facing multiple challeng-

na is committed to pursuing the

Thursday delivered a video address at

es to humanity, Xi said the IOC has

the opening ceremony of the 139th

led the Olympic Movement in forg-

Olympic ideal with concrete actions.

"By preparing for and organizing

session of the International Olympic

ing ahead with courage and forti-

Committee (IOC), saying that China

tude, playing an important and

will do its best to deliver to the world a

unique role in galvanizing global

also promoted regional develop-

streamlined, safe and splendid Olym-

solidarity and cooperation to tide

ment, ecological conservation, green

pic Winter Games.

over this difficult time.

and innovative solutions and the

He thanked the IOC for its active

betterment of people's lives in Chi-

Xi extended a warm welcome to IOC

contribution to the development of

na, and created greater space for the

President Thomas Bach and IOC mem-

sport in China over the years and for

development of winter sport world-

bers who have gathered in Beijing, the

its strong support and guidance for

first city to host both the Summer and

China's bid and preparation for the

Winter Olympic Games, during the

Olympic Winter Games Beijing

Spring Festival, and held the 139th

2022.

IOC Session.

the Winter Games, we have successfully engaged 300 million Chinese in sport on snow and ice. We have

wide," he said.

Noting that the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 will open on Friday, Xi said the world is turning its eyes to China, and China is

Xi stressed that from "One World,

ready. "China will do its best to de-

Noting that the world today, under the

One Dream" in 2008 to "Together

liver to the world a streamlined, safe

combined impact of changes unseen in

for a Shared Future" in 2022, China

and splendid Games, and act on the

a hundred years and a once-in-a-

has taken an active part in the Olym-

Olympic motto 'Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together'."

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The Latest: IOC chief thanks China for making Winter Olympics happen .

BEIJING, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach expressed his gratitude toward China

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach addresses the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National

Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can) for making these Olympic Winter

the public authorities and all the

Games happen amid the pandemic.

Chinese people. Thank you for

"Unfortunately, the global pandemic is

making these Olympic Winter

still a reality for all of us. Therefore,

Games happen - and making them

our gratitude is even deeper for the

happen in a safe way for every-

Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee,

one," said Bach.

Cai Qi (C), president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG), addresses the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) Fireworks illuminate the night sky during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022.

(Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

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2022年冬奥会

虐、世界经济复苏艰难等全球性 挑战，发扬“更快、更高、更 强、更团结”的奥林匹克新精神 愈显弥足珍贵。相信在“一起向 未来”口号引领下，本届冬奥会 一定会为增进各国友谊、携手应 对挑战注入信心和希望！ 在这里，我们非常感谢斯 里兰卡政府和人民，特别是青年 与体育部和斯里兰卡奥委会对北 京冬奥会的坚定支持。中方将加 倍努力，不负众望，与国际社会 一道为世界呈现一届简约、安 全、精彩的冬奥盛会。虽然我们 身处赤道附近的印度洋，我相 信，斯里兰卡朋友一定会以火热 的激情共襄盛会，见证冰雪运动 的无限魅力。让我们预祝本届冬 奥会和冬残奥会取得圆满成功！ 谢谢大家！

倒计时30天庆祝活动

Speech at the 30-day

上的致辞

Countdown to

（2022年1月5日，港口城）

Beijing 2022 Cele-

尊敬的纳马尔部长， 尊敬的苏仁德兰主席， 各位朋友： 大家好！ 今天很高兴与大家欢聚一堂， 共同庆祝北京2022年冬季奥运会倒计 时30天。再过30天，冬奥会就要拉开 序幕，北京也将成为世界上第一座 “双奥之城”。 奥运会作为全人类的盛会，是 各国健儿跨越国家、种族、宗教、文 明的界限，同台竞技、共同进步的绝 佳舞台。当前，面对新冠疫情持续肆

bration

戚振宏大使在北京

Ambassador Qi Zhenhong (Jan. 5, 2022) Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Surendran Subramaniam, President of the NOC Sri Lanka, Distinguished guests, Ayubowan, Vanakkam and good afternoon!

It's my great pleasure to be here with you and celebrate together the 30-day countdown to

Beijing 2022. In just 30 days, the Olympic Winter Games will kick off in Beijing. And Beijing will become the first city in the world that hosts both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.

Olympics, a grand event for mankind, is a stage for athletes of all countries to leap over the boundaries of countries, civilizations, races, and religions, to compete and realize breakthroughs together. In face of the continuous Covid-19 pandemic, the slow recovery of world economy, and other global challenges, we see the even more precious value of the Olympic motto, "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together". The official slogan for Beijing 2022 is “Together for a shared future”. With this spirit, I believe that the 2022 Winter Olympics will inject more confidence and hope for all countries to enhance friendship, and to join hands in defeating challenges.

Here I would like to express gratitude to the Government and people of Sri Lanka, in particular to the Ministry of Youth & Sport, and the NOC Sri Lanka, for their firm support to Beijing 2022. China will step up efforts, and join hands with the international community, to bring a “simple, safe, splendid” Winter Olympics to the world. Even though we are in the hug of the Indian Ocean, being neighbor to the equator, I believe that the Beijing 2022 will transport our passionate Sri Lankan friends to a world of ice and snow, for a charming rendezvous of winter sports. Let us wish the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games a complete success!

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Greetings from ASLCSCC On February 4, Sri Lanka's Independence Day,

we were able to watch the opening ceremony of the world's unique sports festival on television.

That is Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

Our association believes that this is a very colorful and historical sports festival.

Beijing Winter Olympic is not just an ordinary sporting event but a sport event that shows the world, responsibility, determination, strength and civility of a civilized country.

At the opening ceremony of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics we saw the scientific and technological advancement of China as well as harmonious cultural power The Beijing Winter Olympic Games symbolize China's strength to do well to the world under any circumstances and determination to preserve the Olympic spirit, no matter what the challenges may be.

Overcoming the challenges of this epidemic season, giving strength to the young community of the world and their wishes, China, provided a great opportunity to experience their capabilities.

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is a strong step for the shared future of all.

ASLCSCC wishes a very successful sports festival.

Indrananda Abeysekera

President-ASLCSCC

05 Feb 2022

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Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China

Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

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The Olympic delegation of Turkey parade into the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 It is my great pleasure to issue a message to the opening of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.

China is ready to present a great Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games to the world.

Beijing will become the first city in the world to host both the summer and Winter Paralympic games.

The official slogan for Beijing 2022 is “ Together for a shared future “ U N Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said “ The Olympics spirit brings out humanity’s best Teamwork,Solidarity,Talent and Tolerance “ Finally we wish the Beijing Olympics and Paralympic Winter games a complete success.

Jinith de Silva President Sri Lanka China Society

5 Feb 2022

The Olympic delegation of Turkey parade into the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

Cai Qi (C), president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG), addresses the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Actors perform prior to the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022.

(Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

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“Chatting About China Pakistan Friendship and Good Wishes for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games” To celebrate 70 years of the establishment of Pakistan-China Diplomatic relations, a special award ceremony for winners of the Short Video Competition on the theme of “Chatting About China Pakistan Friendship and Good Wishes for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games” was organized on January 30th 2022 at Pakistan Olympic House, Lahore

by Pakistan Olympic Association in partnership with All Pakistan-China Friendship Association. The Pakistan Youth came up with unique ideas and created fabulous videos to felicitate Chinese people for Beijing 2022 and celebrate the friendship of the people of Pakistan and China. The students translated their emotions into videos and have sent their good wishes for the success of the Beijing 2022.

Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President Pakistan Olympic Association welcomed the students, their teachers and esteemed guests from various sections of societies.

He said that Olympism strongly promotes all the forms of the arts and therefore it is included in the Olympics Values Education Program. He thanked the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan and All Pakistan-China Friendship Association for initiating the idea of Short Video Competition. He remarked Beijing 2022 as a milestone in Olympic History as Beijing will be the only city organizing both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

In his keynote address, H.E. Nong Rong, Ambassador of China in Pakistan congratulated the winners and all participants of this video competition. The year 2022, he said, is auspicious as the two grand events - 70 years of Pakistan China Diplomatic Relations and the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games will further strengthen the iron-clad

friendship and promote more Pakistani youth to participate in Olympic Games. China gives great importance to the Winter Olympic Games, and he said that President Xi Jinping has stated that the Beijing Winter Olympic Games will be the first comprehensive sports event ever to be held. He extended his thanks to President Arif Alvie for the strong support received from Pakistan for this splendid sports event.

excellent organization award to five participating education institutions was also announced. All winners received cash prizes, certificates and other mementos/ mascots of Beijing 2022 from the Embassy of China in Pakistan . The students were awarded with recognition certificates and cash awards.

Mr. Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, Secretary General POA along with key officials of POA welcomed the participants to the Pakistan OlymH.E Mr. Moin ul Haque, Ambassapic House and said that due to dor of Pakistan in China lauded the covid restrictions a bigger event preparation of the Beijing Winter could not be held as planned. Ms. Olympic Games as being the safest and green, clean, inclusive and open Farwa Zafar, General Secretary All Pakistan China Friendship Associaevent in history. The games will be delivered by the Chinese government tion briefed the audience about the event. Ch. Muhammad Yaqub, Mr. in the safest and secure way during the Covid-19 pandemic. He felicitat- Shaukat Javed, Vice Presidents POA also appreciated the students ed all the students who participated and teacher for the good job done. in the competition.

Mr. Anoop Bhattarai, President Organization of South Asian Regional Friendship and Cooperation with China (OSARFCC) in his remarks commended the students for the videos produced and their wishes to Beijing 2022 and congratulated China for holding this mega event to promote the Olympic Spirit for promoting peace and harmony among nations.

During the competition 83 short videos were received with participation from 26 schools across Pakistan. In total of 54 winners were selected – from two age categories 11-14 and 15-18 with 2 first prize winners, 10 second prize winners and 15 third prize winners in each category as well as two appreciation awards. An

The students and teachers from participating schools across Pakistan, friends from China and South Asian Friendship Associations, and the media also attended the ceremony via zoom online. The names of the winners of the competition and their schools are: Ms. Maryam Khalid, SMS Agha Khan School, Karimabad, Karachi,Ms. Areesha Aslam, Daanish School, Girls, Rahim Yar Khan,Ms. Aaliya Saman Ali, Daanish School Girls, Jand, Attock,Ms. Sajida Bibi, Daanish School, Girl, Vehari.

The event concluded with closing remarks by Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President POA “Pak China Dosti Zindabad”

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GREETINGS FROM ICFA

ON BEHALF OF INDIA-CHINA FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION (ICFA) KARNATAKA AND ALSO INDIA -CHINA FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL, I CONGRATULATE FOR THE VERY HISTORIC BEIJING 2022 WINTER OLYMPICS. THIS IS THE EXCELLENT AND GOLDEN OPPERTUNITY FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION, WHO ADMIRE THE SPORTS .AND SURELY THIS WILL HELP OUR YOUTH IN VARIOUS WAYS. V.BHASKARAN SECRETARY (INDIA) - OSARFCC

GREETINGS FROM APCFA All Pakistan China Friendship Association is excited to hold this youth video competition in partnership with the POA and the Embassy of China in Pakistan to welcome the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. This activity also marks the culmination of celebrations commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.

This creative opportunity has strengthened the PakistanChina cultural exchanges, mutual learning, and people to people bond of friendship. The Pakistani youth have sent their heartfelt messages of love and friendly wishes for China and good wishes for the spectacular success of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. The youth through their videos have expressed solidarity with China and have highlighted the importance of the Olympics, and the Olympic spirit, describing the global event as a means to foster mutual understanding, inclusivity and friendship among the peoples of the world.

Farwa Zafar, General Secretary, All Pakistan-China Friendship Association

Warm Greetings for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

Beijing is the 01st city to hold both Olympics and Winter Olympics within a span of 14 years . It’s not only a remarkable achievement for China but a pride occasion for a sports loving people of the world ! it is amazing to be noted that sports venues Beijing- Zhang Jia Kou 180 km are connected by speed train which can travel less than an hour.

Congratulations and best wishes to XXIV Winter Olympic Games - Beijing 2022 !!

Hon President and the Executive Committee.

Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association .

5 Feb 2022

“Olympic motto 'Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together” Winter Olympics is a result of China's successful leadership and organization, as it was successfully launched in the face of a world pandemic. The world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation and facing multiple challenges to humanity.

Today the world is facing a disastrous pandemic. Our efforts should be directed at overcoming the challenges of the world together. The Winter Olympics is also one of the said challenges. Many countries and nations of the world are united in the success of the Winter Olympics, which I would like to mention is also an opportunity to overcome these challenges and obstacles.

Olympics, a grand event for mankind, is a stage for athletes of all countries to leap over the boundaries of countries, civilizations, race, and religion, to compete and realize breakthroughs together.

We decided to publish the CHINA MIRROR WEEKLY NEWS Special Issue in honor of this effort by China. I appreciate China's efforts to bring a "simple, safe, colorful" Winter Olympics to the world.

Madushan Kularathne Editor in Chief China Mirror Weekly News / China Mirror Magazine

China Mirror TV (CM TV)

5 Feb 2022

Greeting Banner for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics from Youth of Sri Lanka 2022 signatures from Youth of Sri Lanka.

“Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC) has organized a Greeting Banner for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics First signature for the banner project was kept by the from Youth of Sri Lanka. ASLCSCC has distribut- Head Prefect of the President Girls’ School, Nawala, ed 5 banners to youth circles including schools to

Western Province, Sri Lanka. The school has sister

get signatures from well-wishers” said Mr. Mahen- school relations with Miyanyang Foreign Languages exdra Wijetunga, Financial Secretary of ASLCSCC

perimental School in Sichuan Province, China.

to CHINA MIRROR Weekly News.

Mr.Wijetunga further said that the 2022- signature banner will show a great feelings of Olympic spirit.

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