Photo taken on Sept. 21, 2020 shows a countdown clock displaying 500 days to go until the start of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, capital of China. Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, China's preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games progressed steadily. Construction of all the competition venues and related infrastructures will be completed by the end of this year. The past few months witnessed a number of milestones, such as the launch of a global competition for the medal, torch, and apparel designs. More than 960,000 people worldwide have registered to volunteer during the Games. Beijing 2022 has signed up 38 sponsors and suppliers in total to date. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
