Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed the Lunar New Year on Saturday, extending heartfelt Spring Festival greetings to Chinese communities worldwide during a reception in Beijing. The event, held at the Great Hall of the People, marked the arrival of the Year of the Horse as families across Asia and global diaspora communities began celebrations.
Xi, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized national unity and shared prosperity in his address. His message, delivered on behalf of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, recognized the cultural significance of the Spring Festival while reaffirming commitments to social stability and economic development in 2026.
The reception highlighted China's enduring traditions amid modernization efforts, with Xi noting the festival's role in strengthening familial and cultural bonds. Observers suggest the leadership's focus on harmonious development resonates strongly this year as Asian economies navigate post-pandemic recovery and technological transformation.
