Xi Jinping to launch Beijing Winter Olympics with Vladimir Putin, Imran Khan
The Hindu
Russian President lauds relations with China ahead of meeting with Xi
Beijing on Friday will become the first city to host both the summer and winter Olympic Games with a grand opening ceremony set to launch the fortnight-long event.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will declare the games open in a ceremony at the Bird’s Nest National Stadium, which was built for, and launched, the summer Olympics in 2008 as well. Also as in 2008, the lavish opening ceremony is being directed by the renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou.
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