Xi's special envoy to attend PyeongChang Winter Olympics closing ceremony

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Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Liu Yandong will attend the closing ceremony for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Feb. 25.

Liu, Chinese Vice Premier, was invited by ROK President Moon Jae-in and President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang made the announcement on Monday.

Liu will also be there to witness the handover of the Olympic flag to China, the host of the next Winter Olympics in 2022.

(With input from Xinhua)