CGTN头条新闻2022 北京2022年火炬接力第二天结束（在线收听）

Second day of Beijing 2022 torch relay concludes

Xi addresses 139th IOC session opening ceremony via video

Chinese President Xi Jinping has addressed the opening ceremony of the 139th session of the International Olympic Committee via video.

"From 'One World, One Dream' in 2008 to 'Together for a shared Future' in 2022, China has actively participated in the Olympic Movement, unremittingly carried forward the Olympic spirit, and is a firm pursuer and champion of the Olympic ideal. The Beijing Winter Olympics will open tomorrow evening. The world is looking forward to China, and China is ready. We will dedicate a simple, safe and splendid Olympic event to the world, and practice the Olympic motto of 'Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together'."

In his address, Xi Jinping has also extended a warm welcome to IOC President Thomas Bach and other IOC members who have gathered in Beijing during Spring Festival.

Bach praises Beijing's preparation

IOC President Thomas Bach says the Beijing Winter Olympics will make history.

"Together we are writing a new chapter in sporting history. Tomorrow Beijing will become the first city ever to host both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games. China has already made history by surpassing the goal of engaging 300-million Chinese people with sport on snow and ice. For most people, this figure sounds hardly believable. But we always had confidence because we knew about the Chinese determination, efficiency and dynamism."

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expects the Games to promote unity in the world.

"The Olympic spirit is one of peace, mutual respect and understanding, the young competitors embody these qualities and inspire us all. It is my fervent hope that this spirit goes far beyond these Olympics, to remind everyone, participants and viewers, that we belong to the same human family."

Second day of Beijing 2022 torch relay concludes

Yanqing District in Beijing and co-host city Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province hosted day-two of the torch relay for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Torch bearers visited a ski resort, a section of the Great Wall, and other sites during the day.

China lose to Czech Republic in Beijing Games women's ice hockey opener

The Chinese women's team suffered a 3-1 loss to the Czech Republic in the ice hockey opener at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Forward Mi Le scored the lone goal for the home squad in the second period.

China will play Denmark on Friday when the Games officially kick off.

Russian government newspaper focuses on interview between Putin and CMG head

A newspaper published by the Russian government has released an article on the interview between President Vladimir Putin and the head of China Media Group Shen Haixiong.

The interview in the Russian Gazette took place just ahead of Putin's visit to China, where he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

The Russian leader said the excellent preparations for the Games will help athletes fully demonstrate their skills and abilities in a fair competition.

He also said the partnership between Russia and China is sustainable and intrinsically valuable, underpinned by respect, regard for each other's core interests, and adherence to international law and the U.N. Charter.

China firmly opposes U.S. unreasonable suppression of Chinese telecom operator

China has expressed opposition after Washington revoked a license of China Unicom Americas.

The move forces the Chinese mobile operator to end its services in the United States, after operating there for 20 years.

The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology says it will take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises investing and operating in the U.S.

U.S. operation kills 13, including women, children, in Syria's Idlib: monitor

A British-based war monitor says a U.S. security operation in northwest Syria killed 13 people, including 4 children.

The group called the Observatory says Thursday's operation included an airdrop of forces in the area just east of the border with Turkey.

It says the U.S.-led airstrikes targeted the area five times during an operation said to target rebel leaders.

Earlier, the Pentagon confirmed a counter-terrorism mission in the area.

21 Grand Slams not enough for Nadal

Rafael Nadal says he wants to win more Grand Slams.

The world number five made the statement several days after claiming his record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Nadal came from two sets and a break down to beat Daniil Medvedev and move one Grand Slam ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Nadal will be favorite to make it 22 at the upcoming French Open where he has won 13 titles.