*** *** *** The IOC has led the Olympic movement and moved forward bravely, playing an important and unique role in promoting global solidarity and cooperation. I would like to thank the IOC for its long-term positive contributions to the development of China's sports cause and for its strong support and guidance for China's bid for and preparation for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. *** By organizing the Winter Olympics, China has successfully driven 300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports, promoted regional development, ecological construction, green innovation and the improvement of people's lives, and opened up a broader space for the development of global ice and snow sports. *** China will wholeheartedly dedicate a simple, safe and wonderful Olympic Games to the world and practice the Olympic motto of "faster, higher, stronger - more unity". [News Agency]