Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Representative, State Councilor Shen Yiqin, made waves at the Paris Olympics' closing ceremony, hailing France’s 'outstanding' hosting of the Games. In a series of high-profile meetings, Shen delivered heartfelt messages of camaraderie and cooperation .
During talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, Shen shared warm regards from Xi and praised France’s support for the Chinese delegation. Macron reciprocated, cheering China’s athletes and thanking Beijing for backing the event. The exchange underscored cross-cultural solidarity at a time when sports diplomacy is more vital than ever .
Shen also met International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, vowing to deepen China’s partnership with the IOC. Both sides pledged to oppose the politicization of sports and promote a 'shared future for mankind.' Bach applauded China’s contributions to the Olympics and highlighted plans for future collaborations .
The visit wasn’t all formalities—Shen dropped by the Chinese Olympic delegation’s base, sharing Xi’s congratulations and rallying athletes to 'keep raising the flag' . A stop at Paris’ 'China House' cultural hub added a splash of soft power to the trip, blending sports with global youth culture.
With the Olympics wrapping up, this diplomatic playbook shows how sports remain a universal language—and China’s latest move to champion teamwork on the world stage .
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