As selection day nears, Beijing says commutes, snow pose no problem

With the selection of the 2022 Winter Olympics' host city around the corner, Beijing has eased concerns about transportation as well as the lack of natural snowfall at its proposed venues, promising a successful Games.

After Beijing proposed hosting the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in three areas, including in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, some media raised concerns about the potential inconvenience of the commute. However, the Beijing bid committee assured Olympics officials that a high-speed railway would address the problem.

"The proposed high-speed railway will not only serve as a transportation tool during the Games but also a mobile workplace for all accredited media, with necessary equipment and services on board," said Wang Hui, deputy secretary-general and spokeswoman for the Beijing 2022 bid committee, on Tuesday. Wang made her comments in Kuala Lumpur, where the International Olympic Committee is meeting.