On September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. The theme of the opening ceremony was "Rising Tide Asia," symbolizing China's integration with Asia and the world in the new era, propelling forward like a wave. With a rich cultural heritage spanning five thousand years, China, as the host, demonstrated to guests and friends from around the world how a sports event can harmoniously blend "Chinese romance" with technology innovation. (Photos: Cui Meng/GT)