The 3rd issue of Qiushi Journal, published on February 1, features a portion of a speech delivered by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, on December 12, 2016, during his meeting with representatives of the first National Civilized Families. The article is titled "Emphasizing Family, Family Education, and Family Traditions." The article stresses that the Chinese nation has always valued family. Traditional Chinese family virtues such as respecting the elderly and cherishing the young, a virtuous wife ensuring a peaceful husband, a loving mother and filial children, harmonious siblings, passing down traditions through farming and scholarship, diligent and frugal housekeeping, being educated and well-mannered, abiding by laws and regulations, and "family harmony brings prosperity in all undertakings" are vital spiritual forces that sustain the continuous prosperity and heritage of the Chinese nation, and are precious spiritual wealth for family civilization construction. Regardless of how times change or how the economy and society develop, for any society, the family's role as a life support is irreplaceable, its social function is irreplaceable, and its civilizing role is irreplaceable. We must prioritize the construction of family civilization, striving to make millions of families important cornerstones for national development, ethnic progress, and social harmony, and places where people's dreams can set sail. The article points out that everyone is hoped to emphasize family. The family is the cell of society. Family harmony leads to social stability, family happiness leads to social tranquility, and family civilization leads to social civilization. The future and destiny of families are closely linked to the future and destiny of the nation and the people. Only when all families are well can the nation be well, and the people be well. A prosperous country, national rejuvenation, and people's happiness are not abstract; ultimately, they must be reflected in the happiness and well-being of millions of families and in the continuous improvement of the lives of hundreds of millions of people. At the same time, only when the country is good and the nation is good can families be good. Only by realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation can family dreams come true. All families should unify their love for family and love for country, integrate their family dreams into the national dream, and gather the majestic strength to realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation. The article points out that everyone is hoped to emphasize family education. The family is the first classroom in life, and parents are a child's first teachers. The most important aspect of family education is moral education, which is the education of how to be a person. As parents and guardians, you should instill beautiful moral concepts in your children from a young age, guide them to have integrity and backbone, help them form a beautiful soul, promote their healthy growth, and enable them to become useful individuals for the country and the people when they grow up. All families should prioritize both verbal instruction and personal example, teach knowledge and cultivate virtues, helping children fasten the first button of their lives and take the first step in their lives. Socialist core values should be cultivated and practiced within families, guiding family members, especially the younger generation, to love the Party, the motherland, the people, and the Chinese nation. It is important to actively disseminate traditional Chinese virtues, encouraging people to elevate their spiritual realm and cultivate civilized customs in the process of seeking happiness for their families, bringing warmth to others, and contributing to society. The article points out that everyone is hoped to emphasize family traditions. Family tradition is an important component of social ethos. The family is not only a physical dwelling but also a spiritual归宿 (refuge). All families should promote excellent family traditions, allowing the good family traditions of millions of families to support a good social atmosphere across society. In particular, leading cadres at all levels should take the lead in strengthening family traditions, inheriting and promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture, inheriting and promoting the red family traditions of revolutionary predecessors, serving as role models in family tradition construction, strictly disciplining their relatives and children, and managing family relationships well. The article emphasizes that Party committees and governments at all levels should assume leadership responsibilities, mass organizations such as trade unions, Communist Youth Leagues, and women's federations should actively organize family civilization construction activities, all sectors should enthusiastically care for and assist families facing difficulties, and departments responsible for spiritual civilization construction should play a coordinating, guiding, and supervisory role, mobilizing widespread social participation to foster a new socialist family civilization trend that embraces patriotism, family love, mutual affection, upward mobility, kindness, and shared benefits.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that for rural revitalization, choosing industries that enrich the people based on local conditions is key. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has repeatedly visited mountainous villages before the Spring Festival, inquiring about the villagers' well-being and encouraging them to develop industries that enrich the people and build beautiful villages. The series "Deep Concern" today (February 1) focuses on "Industries that Enrich the People, Boosting Comprehensive Rural Revitalization." During the Spring Festival, Zhaojin International Ski Resort in Shaanxi welcomes nearly 10,000 ski enthusiasts daily. The ice and snow economy has created over 400 jobs locally and involved more than 1,000 people in ice and snow tourism services. Zhaojin, located on the Weibei Plateau, was once the core area of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region revolutionary base. Before the Spring Festival in 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the area, listened to reports on local development and plans, and cordially asked villagers if they had prepared for the New Year, if their children's schooling was convenient, and what other difficulties they faced, wishing the people in the old revolutionary base area a progressively better life. Bearing in mind the General Secretary's instructions, Zhaojin Village has adapted to local conditions, prioritizing red tourism while vigorously developing ecological agriculture, photovoltaic power generation, community factories, ice and snow tourism, and other industries. The once remote and backward mountain village is now painting a new picture of rural revitalization, having received over 11 million tourists. Villager Lu Mailian and more than 200 other villagers moved from adobe houses into a new community and, with government assistance, opened a small handicraft shop. In 2024, Zhaojin Village's per capita income reached 21,753 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.2%. Industries thrive, villages are beautiful, and farmers are prosperous. During the Spring Festival, large red lanterns adorned Zhanqi Village in Dujiangyan's first irrigation area, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. Before the Spring Festival in 2018, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Zhanqi Village to inspect specialty agricultural products, emphasizing the need to make developing modern agriculture the top priority in implementing the rural revitalization strategy, and to make a prosperous life the central task of implementing the rural revitalization strategy. Zhanqi Village, in conjunction with surrounding villages, has established the Zhanqi Ten Thousand Mu Grain-Economic Modern Agricultural Park, built high-standard farmland, and extended the agricultural industrial chain to form a complete industrial loop from seedling cultivation, field planting, drying and storage, to e-commerce sales, enhancing the added value of agricultural products. This has also driven the development of third industries such as research and tourism. In 2024, Zhanqi Village's collective economic income reached 7.3 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5%, achieving collective economic growth, agricultural production increase, and villager income increase.
During the Spring Festival, people enthusiastically celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of cultural activities, enjoying a joyful holiday. Throughout the festival, local New Year customs and intangible cultural heritage performances were splendid. In Chaozhou, Guangdong, the Yingge dance was magnificent and extraordinary. Performers wielded drumsticks, moved with agile steps, and danced as they walked, vividly expressing the boldness and passion of the Yingge dance, which was exhilarating. In northern China, it's Yingge in the south and Yangge in the north. In Yulin, Shaanxi, to the deafening sound of drums and loud suona, cheerful and festive Shaanxi Yangge dances were performed one after another, showcasing the rugged and uninhibited spirit of the Loess Plateau. Colorful activities welcomed the New Year. In an ancient town in Meishan, Sichuan, Sichuan Opera face-changing and firework displays allowed visitors to experience the charm of traditional folk customs in a festive and harmonious atmosphere; in Changzhi, Shanxi, lion dances, local operas, and other artistic performances presented a vibrant cultural feast for everyone; in Kunming, Yunnan, dancers in splendid ethnic costumes danced gracefully, and tourists were immersed, feeling the rich ethnic customs. During the Spring Festival holiday, the various branch venues of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala continued to be popular with tourists nationwide. In Wuhan, many "Spring Festival Gala landmarks" saw their tourism popularity continue to rise. The Yellow Crane Tower was the first stop for many out-of-town tourists visiting Wuhan, where visitors could both enjoy panoramic views from a high vantage point and appreciate chime bell music and dance. The Shanhaiguan Road was also bustling with crowds, lively and extraordinary. The short street, only a few hundred meters long, was packed with tourists eager to sample Wuhan's distinctive cuisine. In Wuxi, Jiangsu, the main stage of the Spring Festival Gala branch venue – the Qingming Bridge Historical and Cultural Block – was extremely popular. From the first to the third day of the Lunar New Year, the three-day visitor count reached 530,000, a year-on-year increase of nearly 30%. Another venue of the branch venue, Huishan Ancient Town's Yingyue Pavilion, also attracted a large number of tourists for photo opportunities. Lanterns were brilliant, and the New Year atmosphere was rich. In Beijing's Qianmen, a 9.2-meter diameter suspended inflatable lantern, adorned with traditional floral patterns, symbolized "blossoming flowers and a full moon," attracting tourists and residents to visit; in Linqing, Shandong, colorful and splendid lanterns and large-scale ancient-style performances allowed people to experience the profound culture of the Grand Canal. In Guangfu Ancient City, Handan, Hebei, quaint and elegant traditional palace lanterns were intertwined with modern high-tech light displays, illuminating the ancient city brilliantly. On Laojun Mountain in Luoyang, Henan, fiery red lanterns formed the characters "Spring Festival," and amidst various colorful lights, tourists strolled through the mountains as if in a fairy tale world.
With the continuous expansion of the "Two New" policies, many consumers purchased New Year goods through "trade-in" during this Spring Festival, stimulating new vitality in New Year consumption. Reporters found that with the surge in orders, this e-commerce warehouse has increased its workforce by 30%. Consumables such as air column bags and cartons for packaging, which were normally supplied once a day, now need to be replenished four or five times a day to meet demand. Sales platform data shows that in terms of order transaction value, mobile phones, washing machines, refrigerators, and other products are favored by consumers. Since the twelfth lunar month, searches for "national subsidies" and "trade-in" have exceeded 20 million times. Not only are online sales booming, but offline stores are also experiencing peak customer traffic. In addition to 3C products, home appliances newly included in the subsidy program, such as dishwashers, are also very popular among consumers. In Shijiazhuang, major home appliance stores have extended their business hours and improved after-sales service to meet consumer demand. From Lunar New Year's Eve to the third day of the Lunar New Year, Hebei Province issued a total of 17.92 million yuan in home appliance trade-in subsidies, driving the sale of 34,132 home appliances. Furthermore, the car trade-in subsidy policy continues to be implemented, continuously stimulating consumption vitality. The latest data from the Ministry of Commerce shows that as of midnight on the third day of the Lunar New Year, a total of 57,000 applications for car trade-in scrapping and renewal subsidies in 2025 had been received nationwide.
Gadang Village was severely affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Dingri County, Tibet, with most villagers' homes collapsing. After the earthquake, all Tibetan compatriots here moved into warm prefabricated houses and ate hot meals. Before the Spring Festival, "New Year Go to the Grassroots" reporters visited Gadang Village to spend a warm Spring Festival with them. Before the Spring Festival, in the small courtyard of the Gadang Village Committee, Wu Qixun, the team leader of the resident work team and the first secretary, along with village cadres, distributed beef and mutton freshly received from the township government to everyone. Afterward, Wu Qixun went door-to-door, delivering beef, mutton, and daily necessities to each family. At 4 PM, the 87-year-old Grandma drank a bowl of hot mutton soup. In 2017, 22-year-old Wu Qixun voluntarily came to work in Tibet after graduating from university. She has worked in high-altitude Dingri County for 8 years, and in August last year, she became the first secretary of Gadang Village. On January 7, after the earthquake in Dingri County, Wu Qixun and two other female resident cadres raced against time to direct rescue and disaster relief efforts, saving 7 villagers with their bare hands before the arrival of rescue teams. On the evening of January 7, Wu Qixun organized 62 households from Gadang Village to move into the large sunroom of the village committee, which was used for storing highland barley. There, they spent the first night after the earthquake. When one party is in trouble, all parties support. Resources from all over the country continuously arrived in Xigaze. On January 8, 90 tents were set up in Gadang Village. Next to the well in the Gadang Village Committee, Wu Qixun led everyone to set up large cooking pots, and on the second day after the earthquake, all villagers were housed in tents and had hot meals. On the third day after the earthquake, 138 prefabricated houses were built. Before the Spring Festival, the debris clearing work in Gadang Village was still proceeding in an orderly manner. Architects from Shanghai have already begun designing new homes for the villagers, and after three meetings, the design plan has taken its basic shape. A red sun rises, and New Year lanterns are hung. After enduring the hardships of the earthquake, warmth continues. Children happily dance, welcoming the New Year with hope.
Data from the 2025 Comprehensive Transport Spring Festival Travel Rush Work Group shows that today (February 1), the total cross-regional passenger flow is expected to reach 308.14 million person-times, with the daily passenger flow continuing to exceed 300 million person-times. With half of the Spring Festival holiday over, the increase in migrant worker travel is noticeable. Special trains for migrant workers have been successively launched in areas with concentrated migrant worker populations such as Dazhou in Sichuan, Nanyang in Henan, and Zaoyang in Hubei. National railways are expected to transport 13.3 million passengers today, with an additional 791 passenger trains. Today, highway passenger flow is approximately 290 million person-times. To cope with a new round of rain, snow, and fog, Shandong, Henan, Hunan, and other provinces have established a provincial, municipal, and county-level meteorological联动 (linkage) mechanism to precisely locate key road sections and promptly issue warning information, minimizing the adverse impact of rain, snow, and fog on highway travel. In terms of water transport, the passenger roll-on/roll-off shipping route through the Qiongzhou Strait, which was subject to sectional control due to short-term heavy fog, fully resumed navigation this morning. In terms of civil aviation, 18,446 flights are expected today, a significant increase from yesterday. Since the beginning of the Spring Festival travel rush, the national average daily flights have been 18,664, a year-on-year increase of 8.18%.
The Spring Festival movie market is considered one of the "barometers" of the annual economy, and the 2025 Spring Festival movie market is bustling. As of 2:19 PM today (February 1), the total box office (including presales) for the 2025 Spring Festival slot has exceeded 5.5 billion yuan! At the same time, newly released films during this Spring Festival are also being simultaneously released overseas, allowing global audiences to enjoy new Chinese films. During the Spring Festival, going to the cinema to watch movies has become a new New Year custom for many families. From the first day of the Lunar New Year until today, domestic single-day box office has exceeded 1 billion yuan for four consecutive days. The domestic film market is extremely lively, and the new Spring Festival film "Creation of the Gods II: The Battle of Muye" also began its simultaneous global release in 16 countries and regions, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Bulgaria, starting from the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Harbin's 9th Asian Winter Games today (February 1) ushered in its first peak day for inbound participants. Harbin Taiping International Airport has opened four dedicated channels for the Asian Winter Games, fully ensuring fast and orderly customs clearance for arriving personnel. It is understood that more than 5,000 personnel related to the Asian Winter Games will enter the country during the event. From today until the opening ceremony, Harbin Airport is expected to continue to experience several smaller peaks in inbound arrivals.
China's urban built-up areas have a green coverage rate of 43.32%. Reporters learned from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration that in 2024, China vigorously promoted greening efforts around communities, accelerating urban and rural greening and beautification. As of now, 212 national forest cities have been established, the green coverage rate in urban built-up areas has reached 43.32%, the per capita park and green space area in cities has reached 15.65 square meters, and the green coverage rate in villages has reached 32.01%. China plans to build approximately 100 high-quality outdoor sports destinations by 2030. Reporters learned from the National Development and Reform Commission that the "Guiding Opinions on Building High-Quality Outdoor Sports Destinations" was recently released. By 2027, a batch of relatively mature high-quality outdoor sports destinations will be initially formed, along with reproducible and scalable construction experiences. By 2030, approximately 100 high-quality outdoor sports destinations will be built, promoting the outdoor sports industry as a new economic growth point. In the first 4 days of the Spring Festival holiday, rural tourism reception increased by 5.5% year-on-year. This Spring Festival, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched 90 "New Year Gifts and Leisurely Countryside" themed boutique routes. Routes such as "Taste the Earthly Delights, Feel the Festive Atmosphere" and "Scenic Sunshine, Colorful Folk Customs" focus on New Year goods and special products from both North and South, allowing tourists to experience local flavors and reminisce about their hometown. According to monitoring data from the Data Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in the first 4 days of the 2025 Spring Festival holiday, the total number of rural tourism receptions increased by 5.5% year-on-year. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sees over 150,000 daily passenger trips, setting a new historical high. According to statistics from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Border Inspection Station, on January 31, the third day of the Lunar New Year, the daily passenger flow at the port reached 156,000 person-times, setting a new historical record since its opening. In addition, statistics show that from January 28 to January 31, the inbound and outbound passenger flow at the port exceeded 454,000 person-times, and vehicle flow exceeded 69,000 vehicle-times, representing year-on-year increases of 22% and 32% respectively compared to the same period last Spring Festival.
In recent days, Chinese embassies in many countries have hosted various activities, including New Year receptions, bringing together political figures and friends from all walks of life in the host countries to celebrate the Spring Festival, renew friendships, and look forward to a beautiful future together. The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan recently held a special Spring Festival event titled "Open Doors for the New Year, We Are Together." The splendid cultural performances at the event added to the festive and harmonious atmosphere. At the Spring Festival reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria, people from various sectors participated in Chinese cultural experience activities such as tea art, rubbings, and calligraphy. Children's choir performances and martial arts demonstrations received bursts of applause. At the Spring Festival reception held by the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, Sichuan Opera face-changing, dance, and other artistic performances were spectacular, and interactive programs like paper-cutting and calligraphy showcased the unique charm of Chinese culture. The Chinese Embassy in Qatar recently held a Spring Festival reception, attended by nearly 500 people from various circles in China and Qatar. Guests at the event chatted about their friendship and exchanged New Year greetings. Chinese embassies in Bangladesh, Ireland, Slovakia, the Central African Republic, Ecuador, and other countries also held Spring Festival receptions, where Chinese and foreign guests exchanged New Year blessings and discussed exchange and cooperation.
In recent days, "Happy Chinese New Year" and other splendid events have been held in many parts of the world, with Chinese and foreign friends celebrating the festive season together and experiencing the rich taste of the Chinese New Year. The "New Year Flower Market Fun Day" event was recently held in Auckland, New Zealand, where people from various regions celebrated the Year of the Snake. Chinese characteristic performances such as ethnic dances, dragon and lion dances were highly popular with local residents. Malta's "Happy Chinese New Year" event kicked off with cheerful songs and dances, where Chinese and Maltese artists presented wonderful performances including traditional music ensembles, song performances, acrobatics, and magic shows to the audience. A "Happy Chinese New Year" concert was recently held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Officials from international organizations headquartered in the Netherlands and friendly people from all walks of life in the Netherlands attended the event, welcoming the New Year with classic European and Chinese music pieces. At the Spring Festival temple fair held in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances, ethnic dances, traditional instrument performances, and other splendid shows attracted a large audience. They also experienced traditional Chinese cultural activities such as calligraphy and paper-cutting. A cultural performance celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Colombia and the "Happy Chinese New Year" was recently held in Colombia, where Chinese art troupes presented wonderful performances to over a thousand spectators. In addition, Peru, Indonesia, Mauritius, and many other countries also held various Spring Festival celebration activities.
Small Plane Crashes in US, 6 Feared Dead. On January 31, a small medical transport plane crashed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The plane's operator stated that there were 6 people on board, and no survivors have been confirmed at this time. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, falling near a local shopping center and causing a large fire. Philadelphia Mayor Parker stated that the accident destroyed ground structures and vehicles, and ground casualties are still being counted. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Canada, Mexico to Respond to US Tariffs. Regarding the White House's announcement that the US will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting February 1, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated on January 31 that if the US indeed imposes tariffs, Canada is prepared to respond forcefully and immediately. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that she will calmly await the US decision and will take responsive measures based on upholding Mexico's sovereignty.
North and south of the Yangtze River, lanterns are hung high, and across the land of China, joy and harmony prevail. At the end of our program, let us together feel the rich New Year's atmosphere across various regions of our motherland.
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