Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2020 shows the National Speed Skating Hall, the venue for speed skating events of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, also known as "Ice Ribbon", in Beijing, capital of China. Despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, China's preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games progressed steadily. Construction of all the competition venues and related infrastructure will be completed by the end of this year. The past few months witnessed a number of milestones, such as the launch of a global competition for the medal, torch, and apparel designs. More than 960,000 people worldwide have registered to volunteer during the Games. Beijing 2022 has signed up 38 sponsors and suppliers in total to date. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiao)
