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      US anti-doping agency displays double standard: CHINADA

      2024-08-06 21:41 Last Updated At:08-07 14:47

      The China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) on Tuesday expressed concern over perceived inconsistencies in the handling of doping cases, following a media report on American Olympic athlete Erriyon Knighton's suspected positive doping result.

      In the CHINADA’s Statement on the U.S. Olympian Erriyon Knighton's Positive Test for Steroid, the agency noted that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) attributed Knighton's positive result to contaminated meat consumption and allowed him to eventually represent the U.S. at the Paris Olympics.

      However, when it comes to the contamination cases of the Chinese swimmers, USADA has shown a typical double standard by trying its best to clear American athletes on the one hand, but on the other hand accusing CHINADA and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of "covering up the truth" and demanding sanctions against Chinese athletes while ignoring the repeated clarifications by WADA and the report by the Independent Prosecutor.

      Since January, anti-doping organizations have tested each Chinese swimmer an average of 21 times, which is much higher compared to the average of six times for their American counterparts and four times for those from Australia.

      Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Mark Adams, said earlier at a press conference that the Chinese swimming team has been "the most tested team" at the Paris Olympics -- adding that since this January, the team has undergone more than 600 tests. At the same time, Pau Gasol, an IOC member, believes that "there was absolutely nothing found in tests", and he is not sure whether the testing measures for Chinese swimmers are right or not.

      China's Olympic debutant Pan Zhanle, who crowned 100-meter freestyle champion with a new world record also said he received 29 tests last year and never had a positive. Since this May till Aug 1, he received 21 tests and never had a positive.

      Global netizens rallied to support the Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle. An American netizen showed his support for Pan, saying "I'm sorry about the tensions, and I just want you to know we all don't think like that."

      US anti-doping agency displays double standard: CHINADA

      US anti-doping agency displays double standard: CHINADA

      US anti-doping agency displays double standard: CHINADA

      US anti-doping agency displays double standard: CHINADA

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      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

      2025-01-21 21:46 Last Updated At:22:07

      Festive receptions were held by Chinese embassies to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, with the promotional video for the 2025 China Media Group (CMG) Spring Festival Gala unveiled to add festive atmosphere to the events.

      The Spring Festival centers around the Chinese New Year, which lands on Jan. 29 this year, ushering in the Year of the Snake.

      The Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan hosted a Spring Festival reception on Jan. 20 for overseas Chinese in Tajikistan. Nearly 300 people, including representatives of overseas Chinese groups such as the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Tajikistan, the Federation of Overseas Chinese, teachers and students from the local Confucius Institute, and international students in Tajikistan, gathered to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Snake.

      In his speech delivered at the reception, China's Ambassador to Tajikistan Ji Shumin said that China's high-quality development and high-level opening-up have injected certainty and stability into a turbulent and changing world. China-Tajikistan cooperation in various fields has been promoted across the board, and the development of bilateral relations has reached a new level. Looking forward to 2025, China-Tajikistan relations will shine with new vitality and bring more benefits to the people of both countries, said the ambassador.

      The promotional video for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala was played in a loop at the reception. By watching the video, guests felt the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival and the unique charm of Chinese traditional culture.

      At the reception, overseas Chinese in Tajikistan performed a variety of cultural programs created by themselves. The joyous lion dance, the melodious guzheng performance, and the passionate Tajik eagle dance added a great deal to the festive atmosphere.

      The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, the Federation of Philippine-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Federation of Philippine-Chinese Associations, and the Philippine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce jointly held a Spring Festival reception on Jan. 19. More than 1,000 people from the Philippine government, Congress, overseas Chinese, people from all walks of life, and foreign diplomatic envoys to the Philippines gathered to celebrate the festival.

      Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, extended New Year greetings to people from all walks of life in China and the Philippines, saying that the Spring Festival is a common festival for the people of many countries, including China and the Philippines, and has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. He said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, and he hopes that both countries will cherish and maintain the bilateral relations for greater benefits to the people of the two countries.

      Philippine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and Louise Araneta-Marcos, wife of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., extended new year greetings via video link. Duterte said that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China is of great significance, and she looks forward to the two countries working together to create a harmonious and prosperous future. Marcos said that the Philippines-China relations have been developing continuously for decades, which truly reflects the long-term friendly relations between the people of the two countries.

      The promotional video for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala was played at the reception. The festive atmosphere and gorgeous stage design attracted the attention of all the guests present.

      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

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