PHNOM PENH: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Zhao Lijian, said during a press conference held on Tuesday in Beijing that China warmly welcomes the King of Cambodia to visit the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Zhao Lijian was quoted by the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia saying, "Cambodia is a good neighbor [to China], and has traditionally strongly supported the Chinese side in hosting the Beijing Winter Olympics. His Majesty the King is an old friend of the Chinese people. We warmly welcome the King and Queen to China to witness the historic occasion that Beijing will be the first city to host the Summer and Winter Olympics."

The Beijing Winter Olympics will begin on 4 February 2022, after the Chinese New Year. The 16-day international sports event will end on 20 February 2022, with nearly 3,000 athletes from 90 countries taking part.