The "Chinese Element" of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games: The Evidence and Recent Formation of China-Africa Friendship Xinhua News Agency, Dakar, November 2, Headline: "Chinese Elements" in the Dakar Youth Olympic Games: The Evidence and Recent Formation of China-Africa Friendship Xinhua News Agency reporters Zhang Zewei, Wang Qi, Chen Chen The Dakar Youth Olympic Games have opened on October 31. The passionate and African opening ceremony performance left a deep impression on the world. Among them, hundreds of dancers used their bodies to create the five rings and Olympic patterns such as "DAKAR" and "2026" in the performance, pushing the opening ceremony to a climax. The most special thing about this program is its creativity and technological content. Hundreds of people appeared on stage, but the people playing the drums and accompanying them were far away. The AI ​​technology created drumming videos for 100 young people spread across 25 countries and regions, and then combined 100 individual drum beats into a co-created one-minute opening video that was shown on a big screen at the opening ceremony to provide accompaniment to the live dancers. The African drums are played "on the same stage" in a way created by artificial intelligence, which allows people from all over the world to participate in the opening performances of the Olympic events without being limited by geography and time. This performance method of "global co-creation" is realized thanks to the creative and technical support of the Chinese company Alibaba. As a global partner of the Olympics, Alibaba not only participated in the preparation and creativity of the opening ceremony of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, but also provided digital infrastructure support for the event, fully integrating with the trend of modern, innovative and connected games, and created a youth sports event that keeps pace with the times. In addition to Alibaba, TCL is also one of the Chinese technology companies serving the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. The company continues its attempt to build the "Olympic Screen Universe" for the Winter Olympics in Milan and provides support with advanced display technology in the major competition complexes of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. It deployed a total of approximately 300 square meters of commercial displays and 200 televisions for event information display, content viewing, broadcast operations and social media content production. China has given hard support to building venues and infrastructure for the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. The Diop Stadium, located in the center of Dakar, has been aging for a long time. China Civil Engineering Group Co., Ltd. will renovate it in October 2024. Now it has a new look and has become one of the important venues for the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. It will hold the Youth Olympic Sports Games, Taekwondo, Futsal and other competitions. The China State Construction Engineering Corporation has upgraded Senegal's largest comprehensive sports complex, the Sangor Stadium, as well as three stadiums located in Djurbele, Khaolak and Ziginchor. This is the largest aid project implemented by China in Senegal since the beginning of the new century. The full venue facilities are the guarantee for the smooth progress of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. When Senegal President Fay inspected the Diop Stadium not long ago, he said he was very pleased with the completion of the project as planned. "Chinese companies actively participated and provided strong support and successfully completed the project tasks. It also demonstrates the high level of Serbia-China relations." he said In addition to hardware and technical support, China also provides help for Senegal's sports training and talent development. In preparation for the Youth Olympic Games, Senegal sent 96 athletes to China to receive systematic training. Wushu athlete Walla Ndiaye, who solemnly swore on behalf of all athletes at the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games, and his teammates trained for two months at the Huo Yuanjia School in Tianjin, China. Based on the physical characteristics of Serbian athletes, Chinese coaches provide scientific and personal training to help them refine their physical reserves, routines and other aspects one by one. "The Chinese coaches are very professional and serious. They not only taught us the details of the movements, but also gave me a better understanding of the spiritual and cultural connotations of martial arts. I hope to achieve good results in the Youth Olympic Games." Wal Ndiaye said. "Giving Senegalese youth the opportunity to improve their abilities in strategic areas such as sports and science and technology is the most valuable value of the cooperation between Africa and China." said Ibrahima Wade, General Coordinator of the Organizing Committee of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. According to Hu Kun, global promotion ambassador of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, the many "Chinese elements" of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games are the testimony and solidification of China-Serbia cooperation and China-Africa friendship. "China-Africa friendship has always been more than economic and trade exchanges. Sports and youth exchanges are also important links. The Youth Olympic Games will not only become a colorful pillar in African sports, but also a new starting point for friendship and cooperation between China and Africa." he said

The "Chinese Element" of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games: The Evidence and Recent Formation of China-Africa Friendship Xinhua News Agency, Dakar, November 2, Headline: "Chinese Elements" in the Dakar Youth Olympic Games: The Evidence and Recent Formation of China-Africa Friendship Xinhua News Agency reporters Zhang Zewei, Wang Qi, Chen Chen The Dakar Youth Olympic Games have opened on October 31. The passionate and African opening ceremony performance left a deep impression on the world. Among them, hundreds of dancers used their bodies to create the five rings and Olympic patterns such as "DAKAR" and "2026" in the performance, pushing the opening ceremony to a climax. The most special thing about this program is its creativity and technological content. Hundreds of people appeared on stage, but the people playing the drums and accompanying them were far away. The AI ​​technology created drumming videos for 100 young people spread across 25 countries and regions, and then combined 100 individual drum beats into a co-created one-minute opening video that was shown on a big screen at the opening ceremony to provide accompaniment to the live dancers. The African drums are played "on the same stage" in a way created by artificial intelligence, which allows people from all over the world to participate in the opening performances of the Olympic events without being limited by geography and time. This performance method of "global co-creation" is realized thanks to the creative and technical support of the Chinese company Alibaba. As a global partner of the Olympics, Alibaba not only participated in the preparation and creativity of the opening ceremony of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, but also provided digital infrastructure support for the event, fully integrating with the trend of modern, innovative and connected games, and created a youth sports event that keeps pace with the times. In addition to Alibaba, TCL is also one of the Chinese technology companies serving the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. The company continues its attempt to build the "Olympic Screen Universe" for the Winter Olympics in Milan and provides support with advanced display technology in the major competition complexes of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. It deployed a total of approximately 300 square meters of commercial displays and 200 televisions for event information display, content viewing, broadcast operations and social media content production. China has given hard support to building venues and infrastructure for the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. The Diop Stadium, located in the center of Dakar, has been aging for a long time. China Civil Engineering Group Co., Ltd. will renovate it in October 2024. Now it has a new look and has become one of the important venues for the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. It will hold the Youth Olympic Sports Games, Taekwondo, Futsal and other competitions. The China State Construction Engineering Corporation has upgraded Senegal's largest comprehensive sports complex, the Sangor Stadium, as well as three stadiums located in Djurbele, Khaolak and Ziginchor. This is the largest aid project implemented by China in Senegal since the beginning of the new century. The full venue facilities are the guarantee for the smooth progress of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. When Senegal President Fay inspected the Diop Stadium not long ago, he said he was very pleased with the completion of the project as planned. "Chinese companies actively participated and provided strong support and successfully completed the project tasks. It also demonstrates the high level of Serbia-China relations." he said In addition to hardware and technical support, China also provides help for Senegal's sports training and talent development. In preparation for the Youth Olympic Games, Senegal sent 96 athletes to China to receive systematic training. Wushu athlete Walla Ndiaye, who solemnly swore on behalf of all athletes at the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games, and his teammates trained for two months at the Huo Yuanjia School in Tianjin, China. Based on the physical characteristics of Serbian athletes, Chinese coaches provide scientific and personal training to help them refine their physical reserves, routines and other aspects one by one. "The Chinese coaches are very professional and serious. They not only taught us the details of the movements, but also gave me a better understanding of the spiritual and cultural connotations of martial arts. I hope to achieve good results in the Youth Olympic Games." Wal Ndiaye said. "Giving Senegalese youth the opportunity to improve their abilities in strategic areas such as sports and science and technology is the most valuable value of the cooperation between Africa and China." said Ibrahima Wade, General Coordinator of the Organizing Committee of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. According to Hu Kun, global promotion ambassador of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, the many "Chinese elements" of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games are the testimony and solidification of China-Serbia cooperation and China-Africa friendship. "China-Africa friendship has always been more than economic and trade exchanges. Sports and youth exchanges are also important links. The Youth Olympic Games will not only become a colorful pillar in African sports, but also a new starting point for friendship and cooperation between China and Africa." he said