Topic museum in world’s first ever dual-Olympic city demonstrates eternal Olympic spirit

As athletes from all over the world are showcasing their best skills at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Beijing Olympic Museum (BOM), in the world's first ever dual-Olympic city 8,200 kilometers away, is depicting the city's special memories of the Olympics and demonstrating the eternal Olympic spirit.

The BOM is a permanent topic museum with the theme of the Olympics and an important institution for inheriting the Olympic cultural heritage.

After having been closed for renovations lasting more than two years, the museum reopened to the public in February to mark the second anniversary of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games.

Located south of the National Stadium known as the "Bird's Nest", the museum, founded in 2009, now covers a total area of 26,000 square meters. Through more than a thousand exhibits, the museum demonstrates Beijing's legacy as a dual Olympic city.

The museum has three sessions to showcase 1,394 exhibits and a large amount of pictures and videos of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics and the city's experience of hosting two Games.

Through scene restoration, multimedia sand table and physical exhibits, the museum fully displays China's experiences in bidding, preparing and hosting the two Games.

Torches for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are the most distinctive exhibits here.

The museum has set up an interactive electronic screen for visitors to admire every detail of the torch for the 2022 Winter Games. The material object of the torch for the 2008 Summer Games that had been brought to the top of Mount Qomolangma is on display in the museum.

The museum has attracted flocks of youngsters and sport enthusiasts from all over the country during the summer vacation.

"I came here to admire the spirit of athletes, and I like sports very much," said Zhao Ruyu, a visitor.

"I watched the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics and also the 2022 Winter Olympics. I was very impressed by both of them. Today, I came to the Beijing Olympic Museum and know the stories of Olympic champions, which were also impressive," said Chen Yuxuan, another tourist.

During the summer tourism peak, the BOM has also organized some special study and research activities, temporary art exhibitions and special activities related to the Olympics.

Topic museum in world’s first ever dual-Olympic city demonstrates eternal Olympic spirit

Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Gilles Carbonnier on Saturday said he was encouraged by the humanitarian organization's deepening relationship with China.

In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) during the 11th Xiangshan Forum, Carbonnier said the ICRC has not only been engaged in dialogue with China and other states, but has also welcomed the country's involvement in the launch of programs to help people affected by conflicts.

"China is definitely a major player. We really are very encouraged to see that our relationship with the PLA, with the People's Liberation Army, with the Ministry of Defense deepening on several issues of common interest, especially on International Humanitarian Law and humanitarian priorities. We at the ICRC really look forward to developing this dialogue, of course, here in Beijing, but also as we're doing in Geneva, in New York, as well as in the field, for example, where Chinese peacekeepers are also active," he said.

The three-day Xiangshan Forum opened on Thursday in Beijing, attracting more than 500 representatives of official delegations from more than 100 countries and international organizations, and over 200 experts and scholars to discuss global security.

At the forum, Carbonnier delivered a speech on the topic of the international mechanism and global security governance.

In'tl Red Cross Committee vice president hails deepening ties with China