19th Asian Games opening ceremony held in Hangzhou(1/8)

The words "Welcomes to Hangzhou" are displayed during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo/China News Service)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo/China News Service)

A performance is staged before the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023.(Photo/China News Service)

A performance is staged before the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo/China News Service)

A performance is staged before the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023.(Photo/China News Service)

A performance is staged before the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023.(Photo/China News Service)

A performance is staged before the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023.(Photo/China News Service)

The national flag of the People's Republic of China is seen at the 19th Asian Games opening ceremony in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo/China News Service)