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Mar 2022
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Together for a shared future

CHINA PLUS
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Concise, catchy, and easy to remember. This is what we usually ask for a slogan. Yet, taking a closer look at "Together for a shared future," it’s not hard to realize there is a deeper meaning right there. You might even agree that it’s not only great for the Games, it is even suitable for the entire international community. This is a sideline mini-series ... Show More
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