China House to open in London

Updated: 2012-07-13 08:52:27

By Zhang Yue (chinadaily.com.cn)

  Comments() Print Mail Large Medium  Small 分享按钮 0

China House, a place to host friends from all over the world and to display China-related activities, will be set up in London during the 2012 London Olympics.

Yang Shu'an, executive vice-president of the Chinese Olympic Committee, announced the establishment of the China House at the British embassy in Beijing on July 11.

"As you may know, the word  House in Chinese character can also be literally translated as home. In Chinese culture, home is a word that has a very big and rich meaning," Yang said. "China House will be the home for Chinese delegations, officials, friends and related institutions in London during the summer Olympics. It will be an ideal place to host and entertain friends and relatives."

The China House will be open from July 25 to Aug 12. There will be an exhibition area showing the history of China's Olympics development. There will also be an exhibition about the history and development of Sino-British diplomatic relations, as this year marks the 40th anniversary since China and Britain established diplomatic relations.

"London is following the fantastic, good example of the Beijing Olympics in 2008. So it is really an exciting partnership between China and the UK," said Sebastian Wood, UK ambassador to China.

zhangyue@chinadaily.com.cn

Medal Count

 
1 46 29 29
2 38 27 22
3 29 17 19
4 24 25 33
5 13 8 7
6 11 19 14

Watch the Future of Olympic Sports

SUPERBODIES 2012:
Soccer
Click for HD

Most Viewed

Gold medal moments

Age not a problem for Olympic dreams

Olympic moments to remember

Beijing Olympics just keeps on giving

Against the Olympic spirit

Olympic fashion tips

Taking success overseas

more

Competition Schedule

...
...