HANGZHOU, China, Sept 23 — China’s eastern city of Hangzhou stepped up security ahead of today’s opening of the Asian Games, as organisers hope to get the sporting...
HANGZHOU, China, Sept 23 — China’s eastern city of Hangzhou stepped up security ahead of today’s opening of the Asian Games, as organisers hope to get the sporting extravaganza off to a smooth start with President Xi Jinping among the dignitaries set to attend.
“I think it shows they’re too nervous, right?”, said 45-year-old Hangzhou resident Li Jian. “I think we should be a little more confident.” Organisers hope a high-tech opening ceremony today will help drum up excitement for the Games. Interest at home has been muted as the economy sputters and some question the cost of hosting the mega-event.
Dozens of smiling volunteers greeted arriving journalists in Hangzhou this week, with some expressing relief that the event was finally getting started.
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