“Love in China”philanthropic activity--“Ride for Love” bicycle race hosted by The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries was launched on May 16th in Dayu County of Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province. Vice President Xie Yuan attended and addressed the opening ceremony.

Vice President Xie introduced in his speech that “Love in China” philanthropic activity was designed by CPAFFC, with the purpose of caring the health and supporting the sports career of adolescents. “Ride for Love” Bicycle Race is the first project of this activity, which indicates our good will towards healthy growth of the young generation as well as environmental protection. The six-month bicycle race will be held in turns in Yashan of Jiangxi Province, Liangshan of Sichuan Province, Zhaosu of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Datong of Shanxi Province, Ulanqab of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Wuyi Mountan of Fujian Province, Hong’an of Hubei Province, Longgang of Guangdong Province.

On the opening race, there were nearly 400 athletes divided into different levels and schedules competing along the rugged muddy mountain road. Chinese athletes Hu Hao, Guo Xinwei and Zhu Jun won the top three prizes of the 22.8 kilometers Man Elite Group.