On 27 January 2022, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at the regular press conference that China and Thailand are as close as family. We warmly welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand, an old friend and good friend of the Chinese people and awardee of China’s Friendship Medal, to China for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Back in 2008, Her Royal Highness attended the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing. With this upcoming visit to Beijing for the grand event, she will witness the moment of Beijing becoming the first city to host both summer and winter editions of the Olympics. Her attendance will strongly promote the development of the international Olympic cause and add a new chapter to China-Thailand friendship.