At the 2024 Understanding China Conference , Olympic Gymnastics Champion and International Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, Li Xiaopeng, shared his inspiring reflections during the "Understanding China through Sports" sub-forum. He emphasized that athletes' relentless pursuit of excellence—higher, faster, stronger, together—embodies the essence of the Olympic spirit. As Li put it, "As long as we persevere, one day we will stand on the stage of our dreams."

Li also highlighted the power and imagination behined the phrase "Understanding China through Sports," drawing attention to the moving stories and moments unfolding in sports around us. These are the most vivid representations of the Chinese spirit—resilience, unity, joy, and collective strength.