On the afternoon of February 7, 2025, President Xi Jinping met in Harbin with President Bach of the International Olympic Committee who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Ninth Asian Winter Games.
Xi Jinping pointed out that in recent years, China has successfully hosted the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Chengdu Universiade, and the Hangzhou Asian Games. Tonight will usher in the Harbin Asian Winter Games. These major sports events reflect the close cooperation between China and the International Olympic Committee. The Olympic spirit is an important part of human civilization, which is highly consistent with China's goal of comprehensively promoting the construction of a powerful country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization, and the vision of promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. China will combine the Olympic spirit with the excellent traditional Chinese culture, vigorously develop sports, and move towards the goal of building a sports power and a healthy China. It will continue to make new contributions to international sports. We are willing to work with the International Olympic Committee to continue to promote the vigorous development of the Olympic Movement.
Bach expressed his gratitude to China for its long-term support to the International Olympic Committee. China successfully hosted the wonderful and unforgettable Beijing Winter Olympics and other major events, making significant contributions to the international Olympic cause. China advocates and practices the concepts of unity, cooperation, equality and respect, adheres to multilateralism, opposes the politicization of sports, and supports the extensive participation of developing countries in international sports, which has effectively promoted the healthy development of the Olympic Movement. It is believed that China will continue to play a greater role in the cause of world peace, development and progress with greater development achievements. I believe the Harbin Asian Winter Games will be a complete success.
蔡奇、王毅、谌贻琴等参加会见。
Cai Qi, Wang Yi and Chen Yiqin attended the meeting.