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Xi visits equestrian venue in Hong Kong
Time: 2008-07-09 07:59:59
  
  
Xi Jinping, Chinese Vice President, speaks at a briefing in Hong Kong on the city's preparedness ahead it's hosting of the equestrian events of the forthcoming Olympic Games July 6, 2008. It is Xi's first visit to the city since taking charge of its affairs as a state leader.

HONG KONG -- Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping said here Sunday he is glad to see that the Olympic spirit has won common acknowledgment among the general public in Hong Kong.

He made the remarks when meeting with delegates of Hong Kong athletes and volunteers set to participate or serve in the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics.

"I am very glad to see that you are all in such a good mood and so energetic. This is the spirit we need to stage a high-level Olympic Games with distinctive features," Xi told the delegates.

Hong Kong athletes have a glorious tradition and produced many world gold medalists for China, Xi said, citing former table tennis player Rong Guotuan and former swimmer Qi Lieyun as examples.