China House opens in Paris

(ECNS) -- The China House for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was inaugurated in Paris on Wednesday. Gao Zhidan, president of Chinese Olympic Committee (COC), and Chen Li, minister counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in France, attended the opening ceremony, appreciating the exhibits with Chinese elements.

The opening ceremony begins with traditional Chinese fan dances, combined with Chinese martial arts and folk music. Intangible cultural heritage is also presented on site, allowing guests to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

Hui Ruoqi, Olympic champion and former captain of the Chinese volleyball team, and He Chong, Olympic diving champion also attended the opening ceremony.

The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France as well as the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. The on-site exhibits including sculptures, books and photos demonstrate the deep historical relations and fruitful cooperation results in China-French sports exchanges.

The first "China House" was established during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In 10 years of development, "China House" has become a flagship project of COC, providing support for Chinese sports delegations in international competitions.

The Paris China House operates from July 24 and August 10.