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Therese Johaug wins first gold at Beijing 2022

Therese Johaug wins first gold at Beijing 2022

Norwegian skier Therese Johaug has won the first gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

She won the cross-country skiing women's 7.5 kilometers + 7.5 kilometers skiathlon.

Chinese skaters qualify, Schulting sets new Olympic record

In short track speed skating, there is good news for the Chinese women's team, and a new Olympic record was also born from the women's 500 meter competitions.

Paris 2024 president: Beijing 2022 important opportunity to observe and learn

The president of the organizing committee of the Paris Olympics in 2024 was not able to travel to Beijing because he contracted COVID-19.

But Tony Estanguet sends his best wishes and says it's important for them to observe and learn from Beijing 2022.

The former Olympic champion also says Paris will welcome Chinese spectators in two years' time.

Chinese president meets UN chief, reaffirms support

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and reaffirmed China's support to the global fight against COVID-19.

The president also says China is willing to work closely with the UN to push for stronger, greener and healthier global development.

He adds that China will continue to make new contributions to maintaining world peace and stability as well as building a shared future for mankind.

Talks between Xi, Putin "very successful": Chinese vice FM

China's vice foreign minister says the talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday were "very successful.

Le Yucheng says the two leaders had an in-depth and thorough exchange of views on China-Russia relations and a series of major issues concerning global development and stability.

The two countries signed nearly 20 documents on cooperation in areas including economy and trade, investment, energy and sports.

The presidents also announced the official launch of the Years of Sports Exchanges between China and Russia.

Chinese embassy urges Canada not to politicize Winter Olympics

China has lodged solemn representations against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statement politicizing sports.

The Chinese embassy in Canada says Trudeau's statement on so-called human rights violations are against the Olympic Charter.

A spokesperson emphasized that the Beijing Winter Olympics is a big event for athletes and sports enthusiasts worldwide, instead of a platform for political posturing and manipulation.

U.S. COVID-19 death toll tops 900,000

Data from Johns Hopkins University show that the United States has reached the grim milestone of 900,000 coronavirus deaths.

It took only 52 days to reach that number from 800,000.

South African court denies bail application of Parliament fire suspect

A court in Cape Town has denied the bail application of the man suspected of setting fire to the South African Parliament last month.

Zandile Christmas Mafe is charged with housebreaking with intent to commit terrorism, arson and theft. He could face life imprisonment if convicted.

The state prosecutor says the 49-year-old allegedly used boxes, paper and petrol to start the fire, which damaged the building of the National Assembly, the lower house, and completely burned down the chamber of the National assembly.