Xi Jinping speaks by phone with IOC President Bach-Xinhuanet

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 25. President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with IOC President Bach on the night of January 25.

Xi Jinping pointed out that since the outbreak of the new corona pneumonia epidemic, the International Olympic Committee has taken the initiative to respond and spared no effort to maintain the unity and stability of the Olympic Movement, making positive contributions to the global fight against the epidemic. and the healthy and sustainable development of the Olympic Movement. China appreciates the active support of the IOC to China’s sports industry and will continue to support the work of the IOC. China stands ready to work with the International Olympic Committee and other countries to make efforts for the safe and smooth organization of the Tokyo Olympic Games and the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, and contribute to the early victory of the international community against the epidemic, world recovery. the economy and the safety and health of people in all countries.

Xi Jinping stressed that China took the lead in controlling the internal epidemic and economic recovery, which created favorable conditions for the successful holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics. We strictly implement prevention and control measures, overcome the impact of the epidemic, and actively promote the steady progress of various preparations. At present, the construction of venues and infrastructure for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games has achieved staggered results, the organization of the competition has been carried out in an orderly manner, the service guarantee for the games has been fully promoted, the Advertising promotion has continued To increase, international exchanges and cooperation have deepened, and sustainable development and work on heritage have achieved remarkable results. We seize the preparation for the Beijing Winter Olympics as an opportunity to promote the popularization and development of ice and snow sports. It is believed that with the strong support of all stakeholders, China will be able to complete various preparatory tasks as scheduled and make comprehensive preparations to ensure the full success of the Beijing Winter Olympics. As the only “Double Olympic City” to host the Summer and Winter Olympic Games in the world, Beijing will make a unique contribution to the international Olympic movement.

Bach said that under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has achieved outstanding results in fighting the new corona pneumonia epidemic. The economy has taken the lead in the recovery and has become an important engine for the recovery of the world economy. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations. With the great attention of the Chinese government and the strong support of the Chinese people, preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics have weathered the impact of the epidemic and progress has been very smooth. The International Olympic Committee supports China’s concept of hosting a green, shared, open and clean Winter Olympic Games, and is willing to work with China to ensure the success and safety of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. This will not only realize the vision of promoting ice and snow sports to 300 million Chinese, but also effectively promote the development of the international Olympic movement. The International Olympic Committee is committed to upholding the Olympic spirit, opposes the politicization of sports, and is willing to continue to strengthen long-term strategic cooperation with China. I sincerely wish the Chinese people a happy Chinese New Year! I wish the Chinese people a new success in the new year!