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      CPC delegation visits Indonesia, Timor-Leste

      2024-08-05 21:03 Last Updated At:21:37

      A delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) visited Indonesia and Timor-Leste from July 28 to August 2.

      During the visits to the two countries, the delegation, led by Sun Haiyan, deputy head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, exchanged views with leaders of major political parties and media representatives on bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, and also expounded on outcomes of the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee held in July.

      The hosts said they believe that China will make new achievements in its efforts with the Chinese-style modernization, bringing new opportunities for the development of the region.

      CPC delegation visits Indonesia, Timor-Leste

      CPC delegation visits Indonesia, Timor-Leste

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      Xi's winter sports initiative inspires new generation of Chinese skiers

      2025-02-13 17:55 Last Updated At:18:07

      A young skier's passion for the sport was kindled by Chinese President Xi Jinping's vision for snow sports, as he continues to strive for excellence in pursuit of his skiing aspirations.

      Skiing, once seen as an elite sport exclusive to professionals and the well-trained, is now being embraced by the masses, thanks to the national push for winter sports and the hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

      Between 2015 and 2022, Xi visited Olympic venues in Beijing and Zhangjiakou five times, overseeing venue construction, management, and volunteer operations. During a 2021 inspection visit, he emphasized using the Winter Olympics as a catalyst to elevate the nation's ice and snow sports culture.

      Back in 2016, a curious Beijing boy named Liu Zhongyuan had an unexpected encounter with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Zhangjiakou City's Chongli District of north China's Hebei Province.

      In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Liu shared his skiing journey, which was inspired by a lighthearted comment made by President Xi.

      Eight years ago, 10-year-old Liu Zhongyuan, a Beijing kid curious about skiing, happened to be there attending a ski camp in Chongli. Xi asked students if they wanted to participate in the Winter Olympics. The young boy was inspired by Xi and said that he can participate as a volunteer because making it to the men's group in the Winter Olympics would pose a significant challenge.

      It turned out that this time, Liu was not learning on the slope - he was the one leading the training, helping friends achieve mastery.

      "They're all members of my ski team. I'm their senior fellow apprentice. They are really young, but they have improved very quickly," he said.

      Not everyone who loves skiing possesses the ability to effectively teach the sport, as teaching requires a unique set of skills and knowledge beyond mere passion for the activity.

      "Here is my occupational qualification certificate, you can see it proves that I am a coach, it's a coaching certificate. I earned it on September the 23rd," he said.

      As a full-time high school student, he explained why the coaching certificate is important to him.

      "My tutor told me that if you have a coaching certificate, it [will] help you [succeed] in your applications for the Winter Olympic Games," he said.

      In fact that lighthearted interaction with President Xi became more than just a memory.

      From that day on, he has been working hard to become a Winter Olympics volunteer. One year before the Winter Olympics, he said in a speech in 2021 that to achieve his goal, he trained harder and incorporated volunteer work into his daily life, serving as a volunteer coach, safety instructor, and rescue team.

      "Beforehand I was skiing for fun, it was only after meeting up with President Xi, I started a professional career in skiing," he said.

      Due to strict age requirements, disappointment was inevitable. However, his efforts never went unnoticed. He had poured his energy into preparing for the moment - training hard, learning English, and excelling in school - while inspiring others to take part.

      Nowadays, Liu is once again guiding one of his trainees down the high level trails.

      Liu's grandfather said that with the growing number of ski resorts and the rise in people's living standards, skiing, once considered an elite sport, is now being embraced by the masses.

      "When I was young, I couldn't even imagine this. Back then, ski resorts were only for professional athletes - ordinary people had no chance to participate. So, I feel very fortunate to be living in this era, able to enjoy the boom of winter sports at my age. I feel truly blessed," said Liu's grandfather.

      The school-organized ski lessons have made skiing more accessible than ever before. As the Asian Winter Games has returned to China, Liu began chasing his dream once again.

      "[For the Asian Winter Games,] I applied twice. It was months ago when I was 17. I've promised them that when I come into the field, I will be 18 already, but they still kind of refused me," Liu said.

      Despite narrowly missing out again, Liu is more motivated now. The eight years has led him to understand that the journey has never been just about a title - it's about growth. It's about giving back to the community and contributing in his own way.

      Xi's winter sports initiative inspires new generation of Chinese skiers

      Xi's winter sports initiative inspires new generation of Chinese skiers

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