First of all, thank you for giving me an opportunity to make a speech on the Olympic Games. As we all know, athletes from all over the world will take part in the Olympic Games every four years. The slogan of the Olympic Games is "Faster, Higher and Stronger" to encourage every athlete to try his best to run faster, jump higher and throw farther.
During the 2004 Olympic Games, China won 32 gold medals, ranking second in the gold medal list. We are very proud of this. Hosting the Olympic Games is another glory of our country. The 2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing with the slogan "New Beijing, Great Olympics". I think the 2008 Olympic Games will play a positive role in China's economic development, mainly because:
First, millions of international friends will come to China to watch the Olympic Games. These foreigners will spend money during their stay in China. For example, they will eat Chinese food in restaurants, stay in hotels and even travel around China.
Second, the Olympic Games will bring more employment opportunities to local residents.
Third, previous data show that countries that have hosted the Olympic Games will have economic growth after that.
In 2005, the theme of Beijing Olympic Games was "One World, One Dream". I think it embodies the wisdom of hundreds of millions of people. It also expresses our firm belief that our great motherland, with a history of 500 years, longs for peaceful development, builds a harmonious society and enjoys a happy life.
Finally, I wish the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games a complete success.
Thank you. Have a nice evening.