FM praises Olympics, Paralympics as symbol of solidarity

The Beijing 2022?Olympic Winter Games have presented to the world a more confident, self-reliant, open and inclusive China, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday at a news conference.

Beijing 2022 is not only a success for China, but also?a success for the world. It represents not just the triumph of sport but more importantly the triumph of solidarity, Wang said.

Athletes from around the world are presently giving their best performance on the Winter Paralympic field of play, he said.

"I am confident the light of unity and cooperation created by the Olympic and Paralympic Games will shine through the mist and rain, and illuminate the path for humanity to jointly forge ahead into the future," he added.