Chinese VP urges athletes to be cultural exchange ambassadors

July 25 – Chinese VP urges athletes to be cultural exchange ambassadors at the Paris Olympics 2024 as he visits the Chinese delegation in Paris.

Han Zheng, Chinese vice president and President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative are to attend the opening ceremony of the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris. Moreover, They encouraged Chinese athletes on Thursday to act as cultural exchange ambassadors during the Games ahead of the ceremony.

During his visit to the Olympic Village, Han met with representatives of the Chinese Olympic delegation. “Entrusted by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, I am here to visit you specially on the eve of the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” Han said.

Significance of Sports and Cultural Exchange

Han noted that General Secretary Xi Jinping and the CPC Central Committee place great importance on sports and care deeply about all the athletes, coaches, and staff of the Chinese Olympic delegation. He conveyed Xi and the CPC Central Committee’s warm greetings and best wishes to the entire delegation.

Chinese Delegation and its morale

Han expressed his delight in seeing the Chinese delegation’s high spirits and morale and conveyed his confidence in their performances at the Paris Olympic Games. He emphasized that the Olympic Games is a premier international sports event that captures global and Chinese attention, urging athletes to prepare well, face challenges head-on, and strive to win glory for their country.

Cultural Exchange at Olympics 2024

He stressed that the Olympic Games is a significant platform to showcase the sportsmanship of Chinese athletes, hoping they will adhere to the rules, strive for excellence, and convey the positive energy of sports. He encouraged them to deepen mutual understanding and friendship with athletes from other countries, present a positive image of new-era China, and serve as ambassadors of cultural exchange.

The athletes, coaches, and staff members expressed their sincere gratitude to General Secretary Xi and the CPC Central Committee for their care and thanked Han for his visit. They pledged to honor their mission, meet the people’s expectations, and contribute to the success of the Paris Olympics with the strength and spirit of Chinese sports.