Welcome to our show, The World Brief! Today, we have some fascinating stories lined up for you. First up, a 75-year-old American swimmer, Joel Stratte McClure, made headlines by taking a bold swim in Paris' Seine River to celebrate the Fourth of July. This daring act comes as France tries to clean up the river for the upcoming Olympic Games, with recent data showing improved water quality. McClure described the water as 'fantastic,' despite his initial safety concerns. Exciting times ahead for marathon swimming and triathlon events in the Seine during the Olympics and Paralympics!
Next, we turn our attention to Hong Kong, where Beijing's Xia Baolong has urged the city's Airport Authority to leverage its unique advantages under the 'one country, two systems' principle. The goal? To contribute to national development and transform Hong Kong's airport into an international aviation hub. This aligns with Beijing's 'eight centres' policy, which includes aviation. With praise from Xia and promises from Airport Authority Chairman Fred Lam Tin-fuk, Hong Kong's airport is poised for new heights.
Lastly, in the world of sports, China's top sprinter Su Bingtian has announced that he will miss the Paris Olympics due to accumulated injuries. Su, who made history as the first Chinese runner to qualify for a men's 100 meters Olympic final at the Tokyo Games, expressed his support for his fellow athletes and plans to focus on recovery. He aims to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics and next year's National Games of China, with a dream of participating in the 2025 National Games in his hometown. Please stay tuned for more details on these stories and much more!
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