Chinese Vice President Han Zheng announced in Paris on Saturday that China is keen to deepen and expand its high-level cooperation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This commitment comes as China prepares to host the Asian Winter Games next year, highlighting the country's continued support for the global Olympic Movement.
During his meeting with IOC President Thomas Bach, Han conveyed warm greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping and praised the IOC for the successful opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. \\"The Olympic Movement aims to safeguard world peace and promote the unity of humankind,\\" Han stated, emphasizing the importance of promoting Olympism in the current international landscape.
Han also reaffirmed China's long-standing support for the international Olympic Movement and its robust relationship with the IOC. This collaboration is set to extend into the future, with China eager to host more international sports events that embody the values of Olympism.
President Bach echoed these sentiments, acknowledging China's role in the success of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, especially during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic. \\"The cause of international Olympics is fundamentally based on multilateralism,\\" Bach remarked. He expressed appreciation for China's support and welcomed Han's participation in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony as President Xi's special representative.
The IOC and China are poised to work closely together to ensure the successful organization of various international sports events, further spreading the values of Olympism worldwide.
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