On February 10, 2023, the press conference of the 18th World Xiangqi Championship was grandly held at the renowned Royal Sonesta Hotel at Houston.
Media Coverage:
U.S. to host World Xiangqi Championship for first time-Xinhua (news.cn)
World Xiangqi Championships Coming to Houston in November – SportsTravel (sportstravelmagazine.com)
Hu Yushan, Co-chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 18th World Xiangqi Championship and chairman of Houston Xiangqi Association, delivers speech
Collin Zheng, Vice Chairman of World Xiangqi Federation, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 18th World Xiangqi Championship, and Chairman of American Xiangqi Association, gives remarks
James Shu, Co Chairman of the 18th World Xiangqi Organizing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Houston Xiangqi Association, delivers speech
Leaders and VIP at the press conference。From left：Janis Burke, Chief Executive of the Houston Sports Authority; Li Mingdong, Vice Chairman of the 18th World Xiangqi Championship; Collin Zheng, Vice Chairman of World Xiangqi Federation, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 18th World Xiangqi Championship, and Chairman of American Xiangqi Association; James Shu, Co Chairman of the 18th World Xiangqi Organizing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Houston Xiangqi Association
Xiangqi player representatives at the press conference. From left: Nhat Le, Minh Nguyen, Yogi Do
Group photo of leaders, VIPs, Xiangqi players and volunteers
