Han Zheng Meets with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach

On the afternoon of July 27, 2024 local time, President Xi Jinping's Special Representative and Vice President Han Zheng met with President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach in Paris.

Han Zheng first conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings to Thomas Bach and said that the Chinese side extended warm congratulations on the wonderful and successful opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The aim of the Olympic Movement is to maintain world peace and promote human unity and progress. In the current international situation, it is all the more important to carry forward the Olympic spirit, and the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is of special significance. China has always supported the development of the International Olympic Movement and maintained long-term good relations with the IOC. China will host the Asian Winter Games next year and will continue to deepen and expand high-level friendly cooperation with the IOC.

Thomas Bach asked Han Zheng to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping and extended a warm welcome to Vice President Han Zheng for attending the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as President Xi Jinping's special representative. Thomas Bach said that the fundamental belief of the international Olympic cause is multilateralism. China has always supported the international Olympic cause. Against the special background of COVID-19, China successfully hosted the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, which provided an important reference for other countries to host successful Olympic Games. The IOC is ready to continue to work closely with China to host various international sports events and spread the Olympic spirit.