Chinese Wushu performance welcomed in Albania

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Chinese Wushu performance welcomed in Albania

STORY: Chinese Wushu performance welcomed in Albania DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Tirana CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Wushu performance STORYLINE: A delegation of the Chinese Wushu Association held a Wushu performance in Tirana, capital of Albania, on Saturday and was warmly welcomed by the local audience. Fourteen outstanding athletes including national champions performed traditional Wushu sports such as single whip, mantis boxing, drunken sword, Tai Chi fan, Tai Chi, spear and knife skills, and their wonderful performances won applause from the audience. In his address prior to the start of the performance, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Albania Wang Dexin said that the Chinese embassy is willing to work hand in hand with friendly people from all walks of life in Albania to jointly promote the further development of martial arts in the country and make martial arts a new bond for the people of the two countries to enhance understanding and deepen frie

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