Xi's special envoy to attend opening ceremony of PyeongChang Winter Olympics

Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Han Zheng will attend the opening ceremony of the 23rd Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Feb. 9.

Han, a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Political Bureau, was invited by ROK President Moon Jae-in and President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying made the announcement on Friday.