Xi: Sports can help promote world peace
1 year, 3 months ago

Xi: Sports can help promote world peace

China Daily  

Sports: Cricket's return to Asian Games a 'bridge' event China's tangible commitment to world peace, unity and prosperity were noted by global leaders as they endorsed Beijing's latest diplomatic efforts led by President Xi Jinping amid the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Games. Scholars said that China's hosting of the Asian Games aims to use sports "to advance peace, shore up unity and bolster inclusiveness", and that the latest sports diplomacy led by Xi has been a success. The Hangzhou Asian Games are the city's "biggest stage to showcase China's image to the outside world and to promote face-to-face exchanges among people from all countries" since Hangzhou hosted the G20 Summit seven years ago, he said. The inclusion of cricket in the Asian Games "showcases China's commitment to using sports as a bridge for international engagement and cooperation", he wrote.

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Deccan Chronicle  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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