September 22 marks the 30th anniversary of 1990 Asian Games in Beijing. It was the first time China hosted an international comprehensive sporting event. /VCG File

The opening ceremony of the 11th Asian Games was held at Beijing Workers Stadium on September 22, 1990. The event draw more than 6,000 athletes from 37 countries and areas in the region. /VCG File

The mascot of the Games, Panda Panpan, has left strong impression in Chinese and appealed to many across the globe. /VCG File

Chinese athlete Xu Haifeng was the torch bearer of the Asian Games flame, September 22, 1990. /VCG File

The Chinese delegation walking in at the opening ceremony of the 11th Asian Games at Beijing Workers Stadium, September 22, 1990. /VCG File

Thousands of people perform Tai Chi at the opening ceremony of the 11th Asian Games at Beijing Workers Stadium, September 22, 1990. /VCG File

Performers play drums and dance at the opening ceremony of the 11th Asian Games at Beijing Workers Stadium, September 22, 1990. /VCG File