Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior leaders have personally visited or sent representatives to retired officials ahead of the Spring Festival, which begins on February 17, 2026. The annual tradition underscores the government's emphasis on respecting veteran contributors to national development.
Xi, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended wishes for good health and longevity to retired cadres. The gesture comes as communities across the Chinese mainland prepare for Lunar New Year celebrations marking the Year of the Horse.
Analysts note such exchanges reinforce social cohesion during Asia's most significant cultural festival. For business observers, the ritual highlights stability in China's leadership traditions amid ongoing economic modernization efforts.
