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21:24, 25-Feb-2018
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Chinese President Xi extends warm welcome to the world
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As the host city of the next Winter Games, Beijing staged a splendid eight-minute show at the closing ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics on Sunday, conveying a warm invitation to the whole world.
“See you in Beijing in 2022,” said Chinese President Xi Jinping in a video message presented during the show.
“Together with all the Chinese people, I welcome friends from all over the world,” Xi said.
Entertainers perform during the Beijing segment of the closing ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018. /VCG Photo
Entertainers perform during the Beijing segment of the closing ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018. /VCG Photo
One of the performances during the Beijing segment. /VCG Photo
One of the performances during the Beijing segment. /VCG Photo
The segment was captivating. /VCG Photo
The segment was captivating. /VCG Photo
Beijing invited the world to 2022. /VCG Photo
Beijing invited the world to 2022. /VCG Photo
The PyeongChang Olympics began on February 9 and 102 medals in total were handed out.
Norway headed the medal table with 14 golds and 39 medals in total, followed by Germany (14 golds, 31 medals in total) and Canada (11 golds). China ranked 16th with one gold, six silvers and two bronzes.
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