China will continue joining hands with the international community to promote greater development for people with disabilities, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.

Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

The 17th Paralympic Games concluded on September 8 in Paris, with China finishing at the top of the medal table and gold medal chart for a sixth consecutive Paralympics.

Congratulations to Team China for their wonderful performance yet again at the Paralympic Games, Mao told a daily press briefing.

Mao noted the outstanding athletic skill and sportsmanship of the Chinese Paralympic athletes truly reflected the values of the Paralympic Games "courage, determination, inspiration and equality".

Mao stressed that what Team China accomplished is a result of the athletes' persistent, tenacious effort. It is also a vivid embodiment of China's all-round progress in the cause of people with disabilities and the improvement of their quality of life. In recent years, China has successfully lifted more than 7.1 million people with disabilities in rural areas out of poverty, and established special welfare schemes covering more than 20 million people with disabilities. The living standards of the people with disabilities in China has been on the rise, their equal right has been better protected. They now enjoy more opportunities to shine in life.

"The Paris Paralympic Games have concluded, but the inspiration and excitement will last. China will continue to join hands with the rest of the international community, promote together greater development of the cause of people with disabilities, and let more people with disabilities unleash their potential and pursue their dreams on life's race track." Mao said. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)

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