Xi Jinping's speech at the welcome banquet of the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
2025-02-08 08:50
Dear colleagues,
Honorable President Bach, Vice President Ho Ching-ting,
Ladies and gentlemen, friends:
On the occasion of the Chinese people celebrating the Spring Festival, on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, and in the name of my wife and myself, I warmly welcome all guests! I extend my best wishes for the Spring Festival to everyone!
The torch of the 9th Asian Winter Games will be lit tonight. From the Beijing Winter Olympics to the Harbin Asian Winter Games, China's "ice and snow fever" has spread across the country and injected vitality into the world of ice and snow sports. This edition has set records for the number of participating countries and regions, as well as the number of athletes. I believe that with the joint efforts of the Olympic Council of Asia and delegations from various countries and regions, Harbin will present the world with a sports event that is "distinctively Chinese, showcasing Asian style, and wonderfully exciting," writing a new chapter in ice and snow sports.
The theme of this Asian Winter Games is "Shared Dreams of Ice and Snow, United Asia," embodying the common wishes and pursuits of the Asian people for peace, development, and friendship.
We must uphold the shared dream of peace and harmony. Peace is as pure as ice and snow. Regardless of how international situations change, we must join hands to address various security challenges and contribute Asian strength to a multipolar world that is equal and orderly.
We must persist in the common pursuit of prosperity and development. The charm of ice and snow sports lies in passion and cooperation. We should work together to advance and seek development, injecting inexhaustible momentum into inclusive and beneficial economic globalization.
We must realize the shared wish for integration and mutual affection. The snowflakes fall in myriad forms, and different civilizations each have their own charm. Asia is a gathering place of diverse world civilizations. We should promote mutual tolerance, coexistence, exchange, and learning to make greater contributions to the progress of human civilization.
Ladies and gentlemen, friends!
Harbin is a famous "Ice City" in China and the birthplace of modern Chinese ice and snow sports. Coming to Harbin, we truly feel that "ice and snow are also mountains of gold and silver." Ice and snow culture and economy are becoming new driving forces for Harbin's high-quality development and new links for opening up to the outside world. Welcome everyone to explore this passionate, open, and inclusive black soil land and follow the footsteps of Chinese-style modernization.
China has just welcomed the Lunar Year of the Snake. In the traditional Chinese zodiac, the snake symbolizes wisdom and agility, and the Year of the Snake will surely be full of vitality. I wish the athletes agility like the snake and great achievements on the field, and I also wish everyone to leave beautiful and unforgettable ice and snow memories here.
Now, I propose that we all raise our glasses together,
To the complete success of this Asian Winter Games,
To the vigorous development of the International Olympic Movement,
To the unity and friendship of the Asian people,
To the health of all guests and their families,
Cheers!
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