STORY: Japanese delegation head positive about China's efforts for hosting Asian Winter Games
SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage
DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2025
LENGTH: 00:01:48
LOCATION: Tokyo
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Harbin
2. various of winter sports
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): MASAHIKO HARADA, Head of the Japanese delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): MASAHIKO HARADA, Head of the Japanese delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games

STORYLINE:

The head of the Japanese delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, has praised China's efforts for hosting the event. 

SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): MASAHIKO HARADA, Head of the Japanese delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games 
"I visited Harbin last April and received an incredibly warm welcome. I was very happy to be there. Harbin is a beautiful city with friendly people, and it left a great impression on me. I deeply felt China's nationwide efforts in creating a vibrant atmosphere for this grand Asian winter sports event. This passionate dedication has also deeply inspired us, and I look forward to an extraordinary edition of the Asian Winter Games."

He also emphasized the importance of regional cooperation to elevate Asia's winter sports.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): MASAHIKO HARADA, Head of the Japanese delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games
"China has outstanding natural resources for winter sports, and I hope we can strengthen cooperation across Asia, share experiences, learn from each other, and promote winter sports together. By working as one, we can elevate Asia's winter sports to a world-class level. Let's join hands and give it our all!"

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tokyo.
(XHTV)