Olympic logos are unveiled

Graphics praised for integration of Chinese culture and winter sports

Beijing's preparations for a successful Winter Olympics in 2022 got a visual boost on Friday night with the unveiling of official Games emblems loaded with rich metaphoric meanings.

Amid cheers and applause at the National Aquatics Center, Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli; together with Yu Zaiqing, a vice-president of the International Olympic Committee, and Olympic champion speed skater Zhang Hong, unveiled the emblem for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.