Hangzhou - The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou have come to a close. This grand sporting event not only served as a stage for exceptional athletes from across Asia to showcase their talents and sportsmanship but also cast a spotlight on the host city of Hangzhou, impacting its residents.
So, what do the people of Hangzhou think about hosting the Asian Games? What changes has the event brought to their lives? Residents from various walks of life, including a senior manager at a private company, a business co-founder, a deliveryman, and local citizens, shared their perspectives with reporters from iChongqing.
Words like "pride," "great joy," and "excitement" peppered our conversations. For these individuals, the Hangzhou Asian Games brought global attention to their city. In terms of business, they observed a short-term increase in trade and heightened visibility for their brands or products; in the long term, they anticipate that this international spotlight will help attract more customers and investments. As for ordinary residents of Hangzhou, they feel they've shared in the city's moment of glory.