Chinese president enters Banquet hall with foreign leaders

President Hu Jintao hosted a grand banquet for dignitaries from all over the world who are in Beijing to attend the Olympic opening ceremony. President Hu Jintao thanked the international community for their support to the Beijing Olympics.

Chinese President Hu Jintao addresses a  welcoming luncheon in Beijing, China, Aug.  8, 2008. Hu Jintao hosted a welcoming  luncheon in honor of world dignitaries  who are here to attend the opening  ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. (Xinhua Photo)

More than one hundred leaders, royal family members and their spouses from around the world gathered at the Great Hall of People on Friday for a welcoming Banquet hosted by Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Addressing the banquet, Hu Jintao said in the course of bidding and preparing for the Olympics, the Chinese government and people have received sincere help from governments and people from other countries. The International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Family have also provided strong support.

Hu Jintao, Chinese President, said, "I would like to express heartfelt thanks to you, and through you, to all those who have contributed to the Beijing Olympic Games. I also wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the international community for the warm support and valuable assistance given to China in our rescue and relief efforts after the devastating earthquake in southwestern Sichuan province."

The Chinese president also said the Olympics is a grand sporting event, which also serves a platform for cultural exchanges. The Olympics help bring together people from different countries, ethnic groups and cultural backgrounds. The Olympic movement also helps enhance mutual understanding and friendship among all peoples

Hu Jintao, Chinese President, said, "The Beijing Olympics is an opportunity not only for China but also for the whole world. We should, through participating in the Olympics, carry forward the Olympic spirit of solidarity, friendship as well as peace, and also facilitate sincere exchanges among people from all countries."

Hu Jintao says it's a century-old dream and a shared aspiration for the Chinese nation to host the Olympics. Since Beijing won the bid in 2001, the Chinese government and people have worked earnestly to honor the country's commitment to the international community, guided by the concept of "green, high-tech and people's Olympics".

Hu Jintao, Chinese President, said, "I am confident that, with the support of the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Family, and together with you, China will deliver a high-quality Olympic Games with distinctive features."

At the end of his speech, President Hu Jintao proposed a toast to the dignitaries at the banquet, wishing the strong growth of the Olympic Movement as well as greater solidarity and friendship among people from all over the world.

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