
Chinese athletes wave China's national flags as boats carrying delegations of different countries and regions move along the River Seine on Friday. [Xinhua / Cao Can]
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony is underway as boats carrying athletes from different countries and regions move along the River Seine. China has sent a 716-member delegation with 405 athletes, including 42 Olympic champions.

Chinese athletes wave China's national flags as boats carrying delegations of different countries and regions move along the River Seine on Friday. [Xinhua / Lv Xiaowei]

Chinese athletes wave China's national flags as boats carrying delegations of different countries and regions move along the River Seine on Friday. [Xinhua / Cao Can]

Chinese athletes wave China's national flags as boats carrying delegations of different countries and regions move along the River Seine on Friday. [Xinhua / Wan Xiang]

Chinese athletes wave China's national flags as boats carrying delegations of different countries and regions move along the River Seine on Friday. [Xinhua / Wang Dongzhen]