Breakdancer Liu Qingyi of China competing during the women's gold medal battle of breaking at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province on Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan) PARIS, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Almost every Olympiad sees new sports introduced and some other events dropped amid discussion, anger and controversy. Recent Games …

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 Members of the French delegation attend the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Yu) The Paris Olympics staged a historical opening ceremony on the River Seine with impressive shows. PARIS, July 26 (Xinhua) -- A flash of red, white and blue of the French tricolor flag and the …

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The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is held on July 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheng Min) * Paris embraced its first Summer Olympics in a century with an opening ceremony on the River Seine. * Apart from its elite athletes, China's presence is palpable away from the arena - from the Olympic merchandise to …

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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach delivers a speech on the first day of the 142nd IOC Session in Paris, France, on July 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fei) The Olympic values of solidarity, equality and human dignity have never been more vital amid global challenges, as emphasized by IOC President Thomas Bach during the opening …

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Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts at Men's Doubles Quarterfinal match against Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig of Croatia on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo, Japan on July 28, 2021. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang) The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature veteran athletes like Andy Murray, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and 70-year-old Mary Hanna, …

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President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua addresses the launch event of a report focusing on Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers in Europe and the Europe-China CEO Roundtable Panel in Brussels, Belgium, June 19, 2024. The China Economic Information Service of Xinhua News Agency and the China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union …

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Fabrizio Hochschild, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), described China's strategy sets as a progressive model that aligns with the UN's vision for digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation. BRUSSELS, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The Xinhua Institute released a report on new quality productive forces and hosted the China-Europe Think Tank Forum here …

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Developing new quality productive forces will not only boost the development of the Chinese economy, but also promote the sharing of development dividends between China and other countries in the world, Fu said. BRUSSELS, June 19 (Xinhua) -- A report on new quality productive forces was launched here Wednesday by Xinhua Institute, a high-end think …

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