A sense of belonging in East China

Jinjiang has made tremendous progress over the past 40 years under China's reform and opening-up policy, said Liu Wenru, Party Secretary of Jinjiang city at Jinjiang Charity Night. The people of Jinjiang should further unite and quicken the pace to transform Jinjiang into an international city and move towards a better future, Liu also said.

The 18th ISF World Gymnasiade will take place in the East China city from Oct 18-23 in 2020. At the countdown event, a giant screen informed the audience that there are 670 days until the much-anticipated international sports event.

The mascot candidates and theme song candidates for World Gymnasiade 2020 were also released, and the public will vote for their favorites.

Since its establishment in 2002, the Jinjiang Charity Federation has hosted charity events, including Jinjiang Charity Night. Over the years, the organization has raised more than 3 billion yuan ($430 million) and helped over 173,000 suffering in poverty.