Li Ziqi Lights ‘Zhu Meng’ Torch at 2025 World Games Relay
At the 2025 World Games torch relay kickoff in Sichuan, viral creator Li Ziqi raised the ‘Zhu Meng’ torch, bridging Sichuan’s artisanal heritage with global audiences.
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