The whole-process people's democracy has comprehensively and extensively promoted the development of the human rights cause in China.

Democracy is a common value shared by all humanity. The pursuit of democracy serves as the driving force behind China’s development. Following the roadmap towards the great national rejuvenation through reform and opening-up, targeted poverty eradication, efforts to realize modernization, and the pursuit of common prosperity, the Chinese people have shaken off poverty and now live well-off lives with dignity because of the effective implementation of a people’s democracy.

Spring Festival is the most important festival in Chinese culture. It is a holiday season to spend time with the loved ones, who are often spread out across the country. Today, with more and more foreigners coming to study and work in China, China Today set out to find what they feel about Spring Festival, how they plan to celebrate it, and what they expect from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics which will take place during this year’s festivities. Here are the shared stories from four foreigners who all have stayed and worked in China for years.

Although one person uses chopsticks to eat and another person uses a knife and fork, both of their food cultures are still interlinked.

I have spent several Lunar New Years in China. Each time was an experience that left me with a warm, glowing memory.

For at least a decade, presidents and prime ministers of European countries have wholeheartedly greeted the Chinese New Year. The last two Spanish presidents did so via social media.

Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, is the most important festival in the Chinese calendar. Usually marked by a wide selection of food with auspicious meanings, temple fairs, and fireworks, it’s a particularly special occasion for family gatherings.

In the Beijing Winter Olympic Village (Winter Paralympic Village), the operation area has been renovated and converted from an old factory. The cozy yet elegant apartments for athletes reflect the design approach that puts users first. In addition, athletes can enjoy entertainment, leisure, and shopping at the square area. During the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and Paralympics, athletes will live safely, comfortably, and healthily.

The Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has declared it will make high technology a feature of the sports event. The goal is to look for better solutions to urban living and make city life friendly to the environment, business, and local community. With this in mind, the organizing committee has applied a slew of advanced technologies to the renovation and construction of sports venues, food logistics, and more.

Four years ago, Beijing took over the flag of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) at the closing ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking the start of the Winter Games’ “Beijing Time.” The 24th Olympic Winter Games are scheduled to be held from February 4 to 20.

One day in October 1978, Ye Qiaobo, a 14-year-old speed skater, along with members of the PLA Bayi Sports Work Brigade, set off to train in cities across northeast China that included Heihe, Nenjiang, Hailar and Qiqihar in a big convertible Jiefang truck.

Messages from foreign diplomats.

In 776 B.C., a cook named Coroebus of Elis became the first Olympic champion in ancient Greece when he won the foot race known as the stadion. Since that time, sports have been one of the most exciting, enjoyable, and health promoting aspects of life.

As athletes from around the world will vie in Beijing, its mountainous suburb Yanqing, and in nearby Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province, Beijing will make history as the first city in the world to host both the Summer Olympics (in 2008) and the Winter Olympics.