At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov will pay a state visit to China from February 4 to 7.
General Secretary Xi Jinping said that in the Year of the Snake, he hopes that people of all ethnic groups across the country will be as vigorous as a snake traveling a thousand miles, firm in their confidence, full of hope, pioneering and striving, and jointly write a new chapter of Chinese modernization. During this holiday, many workers have stuck to their posts and made silent contributions, contributing to Chinese modernization with their hard work and dedication. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out at the 2025 Spring Festival gathering that our hard work and dedication have once again proven that no difficulties or obstacles can stop the Chinese people's progress toward a better life, and nothing can stop our historical process of building a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation. As long as we remain steadfast in our beliefs and confidence, face contradictions and problems head-on, and do not flinch from risks and challenges, we will surely open up new horizons for reform and development. This Spring Festival, construction sites for many major projects are bustling, and a large number of builders are sticking to their posts, accelerating project progress. In Xiong'an New Area, the city of the future is taking shape. At the CBD project in the starting area, cranes stand tall and machinery roars, with more than 500 builders working on the front line to create a vibrant gateway for Xiong'an New Area that integrates transportation hubs, offices, and commercial facilities. At the construction site of the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi, more than 130 key nodes along the entire line are being intensely constructed. At the Madao Hub, a controlling project, hundreds of mechanical equipment are working together in the 60-meter-deep lock foundation pit. This Spring Festival, from the coast of the South China Sea to the shores of the Bohai Sea, ports and docks remain busy. At Tianjin Port Pacific International Container Terminal, on the first day of the new year, six berths were operating at full capacity. At the beginning of the new year, Shekou Port in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen has orderly container hoisting, and staff are sticking to their posts to ensure safer and more efficient cargo clearance. In scientific research institutes and at the forefront of innovation, many people were still busy at their posts this Spring Festival, injecting surging power into scientific and technological innovation. Deep in the mountains of Guizhou, the first core array experimental prototype of "China Sky Eye" is undergoing intense debugging. More than 60 scientific researchers are working day and night, which has led to the continuous improvement of "China Sky Eye's" observation accuracy and performance. In a laboratory in Suzhou, Jiangsu, researchers are upgrading and developing core components such as vehicle-mounted and robot-used LiDAR, and are accelerating the production of new-generation optical module components. This Spring Festival, many people are also sticking to their posts day and night to guard the lights of thousands of households and ensure the operation of cities. On the Dali to Shangri-La section of the Yunnan-Tibet Railway, more than 100 railway workers are patrolling and overhauling the line to ensure safe and smooth Spring Festival travel. Staff ensuring abundant holiday market supply, delivery riders bustling between businesses and thousands of households, sanitation workers ensuring clean and tidy cities during the holiday, public security officers and security personnel guarding safe and orderly scenic spots... Countless ordinary workers have used their sweat and dedication to ensure the stable and orderly holiday travel and road traffic for people. In less than a week, the 9th Asian Winter Games will kick off in Harbin, Heilongjiang. As the games approach, more than 23,000 staff members from various fields in Heilongjiang are working on the front line of event operation and support.
During the Spring Festival holiday, a variety of cultural activities were held across China to celebrate the joyous and peaceful Chinese New Year, and cultural tourism continued to heat up in various regions. During the festive season, intangible cultural heritage and folk activities were rich and colorful. In Shenyang, Liaoning, the Jinzhou Dragon Dance was performed lively, with golden dragons soaring, full of joy, filling the air with a strong festive atmosphere; in Ma'anshan, Anhui, folk performances such as horse lantern dance and lotus stick dance entered urban areas, allowing citizens to experience the strong New Year's atmosphere and the charm of traditional culture up close; in Changzhou, Jiangsu, major scenic spots launched dragon and lion dance performances, New Year greetings, and other activities, attracting many Chinese and foreign tourists; in Lizhuang Ancient Town, Yibin, Sichuan, local residents danced grass dragons to celebrate the Spring Festival with tourists, enjoying a happy life and praying for good weather and abundant harvests throughout the year. During the holiday, various regions offered colorful and distinctive cultural tourism activities. In Rongshui, Guangxi, a Miao intangible cultural heritage costume show combined traditional techniques such as Miao embroidery and batik with modern fashion elements, adding a strong ethnic flavor to the Spring Festival; in Quanzhou Ocean Park, Fujian, a wide variety of rare marine creatures opened visitors' eyes, and clever and cute dolphins jumped out of the water, extending New Year greetings to visitors in a unique way. In Huzhou, Zhejiang, intangible cultural heritage Yueju Opera performances, Digang folk silk and bamboo music, and various traditional folk exhibitions such as silk paper and fish bone paintings offered a feast for the eyes. And exhibition halls such as "China in Intangible Cultural Heritage," "China in Classics," and "China in Art" also presented rich "cultural feasts" during the Spring Festival, attracting many tourists. Holiday travel was full of fun. In Yichun, Heilongjiang, tourists walked along winding snowy paths, crossing forests and snowfields, taking photos, and capturing the most beautiful moments of the new year; in Xing'an League, Inner Mongolia, ice fun challenges such as ice top spinning and ice sledding added a "warm New Year's flavor" to the "cold ice and snow"; in Altay, Xinjiang, unique song and dance performances, traditional horse riding and archery activities, lively bonfire parties, and other series of activities were staged in rotation, and the festive atmosphere brought a unique New Year experience to everyone. Watching fireworks and appreciating lanterns. In Baoding, Hebei, the intangible cultural heritage performance of iron flower striking unfolded on the Yi River, and the blooming iron flowers, like meteors streaking across the sky, attracted a large number of tourists to immerse themselves in it; in Changsha, Hunan, several scenic spots integrated culture and technology, presenting unique New Year customs experiences to citizens and tourists through light and shadow feasts, intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, and other festive activities. During the Spring Festival, Hong Kong's streets and alleys were filled with a festive atmosphere, and places like Golden Bauhinia Square and the Central Ferris Wheel were crowded with tourists, with people competing to "check in." Statistics show that from New Year's Eve to the third day of the first lunar month, approximately 680,000 tourists visited Hong Kong, an increase of about 6% compared with the same period last year. Macao held the 2025 Lunar New Year Parade with the theme of "Golden Scales Rising with Joyful Spring Festival," with approximately 1,300 performers and 17 floats creating an international art feast. Several historical districts also held New Year celebration activities, where citizens and tourists visited markets, watched performances, and enjoyed the rich New Year's atmosphere.
During the Spring Festival, many science and technology venues opened their doors to visitors, where people explored the taste of the New Year and sought new knowledge in science museums. On the third day of the Lunar New Year, the first public open day of the China Science and Technology Museum in the Year of the Snake attracted more than 30,000 visitors from all over the country to visit and experience. In the most popular Aerospace Hall, a large number of physical exhibits and interactive devices, such as the lunar laboratory, Tianhe core module, rocket launch site, and Beidou satellite navigation, attracted children to experience the latest aerospace knowledge up close. Scientists, engineers, and science popularization instructors led young people to carry out a series of "museum exploration + practical experience" activities in the form of half-day camps. A series of major Chinese-made equipment designs kept the children overwhelmed. Celebrating the New Year in museums and exploring new knowledge in science and technology museums are becoming new holiday customs. During the Spring Festival, the first AI temple fair was held in Beijing, and hundreds of artificial intelligence scenarios attracted tens of thousands of tourists to experience the charm of technology up close. At the National Natural History Museum, exhibitions have been renewed, and the number of fossils and specimens on display is three times that of the past. At the China Palaeozoological Museum, public science popularization lectures and social education classes have been launched one after another. Shanghai Planetarium, China Architecture Science and Technology Museum, etc., have continuously updated exhibition content with strong visualization and interactivity through technological means.
Data from the 2025 Comprehensive Transportation Spring Festival Travel Task Force shows that with half of the Spring Festival travel period passed, the total cross-regional movement of people across society is expected to reach 4.8 billion person-times. From January 31st to today (February 2nd), the single-day movement of people has exceeded 300 million person-times for three consecutive days, surpassing the same period last year. Railways have entered the peak period of return passenger flow, and today, national railways are expected to send 14.5 million passengers, an increase of about 1.2 million compared to yesterday. Major stations in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and other places provide hourly passenger flow data to public transport, subway, and other units in response to the increased night arrival passenger flow, accurately matching connection needs. Today, the movement of people on highways is about 300 million person-times, continuing to maintain a high level. In response to the impact of a new round of rain and snow on the Spring Festival return travel, transportation departments in Xinjiang, Liaoning, Gansu, and other places have continuously carried out de-icing and snow removal operations. As of press time, Liaoning's highway network has fully resumed operation. Air passenger volume is about 2.382 million person-times. Major airlines and airports have maximized the number of wide-body aircraft flights to provide sufficient capacity for Spring Festival return travel. Today, water transport passenger volume is about 1.469 million person-times. Guangdong and Hainan provinces have focused on strengthening the smooth flow of cross-river and cross-sea channels such as the Qiongzhou Strait. Maritime departments have carried out 24-hour on-board supervision services for passenger and roll-on/roll-off ships in the Qiongzhou Strait, regularly issuing warning information to ensure the safe and smooth operation of passenger and roll-on/roll-off ships.
Three million kilowatt-hours of electricity are sent from Yunnan to Guangdong every day, lighting up thousands of homes. However, behind the accustomed brightness, there is a group of people who guard every kilowatt-hour of electricity on cliffs. This is a mountain path that can hardly be called a "road." It is rugged and narrow, only wide enough for one person to pass, and when there is no path, they have to climb with their hands and feet. Almost every step is accompanied by a cliff. And such a road is a must-pass for the Qujing Power Transmission Institute team members every time they patrol the line. Cui Ning is the leader of the live-line work team. The team's work points are mostly hundreds of meters high. Today (February 2nd), they just received notice that they must go up to Tower No. 1 as soon as possible to eliminate line hidden dangers. Luo Tong, who works on the tower, is the youngest member of the live-line work team. After climbing to a height of 400 meters above the ground, Luo Tong also has to stand on the 220 kV high-voltage line that is not powered off and screw a small accessory the size of a hairpin into the screw hole. The high-altitude repair was completed, and Cui Ning found that a new situation appeared under the cliff. "Cutting grass" sounds easy. But Cui Ning had to take his team members to work suspended on a cliff more than 370 meters above the ground, equivalent to a 120-story building. The knife-like cliff face is almost perpendicular to the ground, and it had just rained, making the ground so slippery that it was almost impossible to stand. They could only step on the cliff, firmly grasp the safety rope with one hand, and work with a sickle in the other. When wielding the sickle, one might accidentally cut the hand holding the safety rope. To protect the mountain's ecological environment, this dangerous work can only be done manually to this day. In summer, they prevent mountain fires; in winter, they prevent freezing. They spend nearly 300 days a year in the mountains. Solving various sudden problems with the lines on cliffs has become their daily routine. A plastic bag blown onto the high-voltage line, if not dealt with in time, could cause a line trip. The reporter thought another team member was going to climb up the line to deal with it, but they took out a new piece of equipment. It's New Year's, and the power transmission institute prepared a reunion dinner for everyone. At the end of the interview, everyone sang a song they wrote and composed themselves, telling the story of "power guardians" through song.
Today (February 2) marks the 29th World Wetlands Day, and this year's theme is "Wetland Conservation for a Sustainable Future." The reporter learned from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has continuously promoted wetland protection and restoration, implementing more than 3,700 wetland protection and restoration projects and adding and restoring more than 1 million hectares of wetlands. At the same time, China has effectively prevented the invasion of alien species and maintained the healthy and safe wetland ecosystem. As of the end of 2024, China has eradicated 1.1 million mu of *Spartina alterniflora*, successfully curbing its uncontrolled spread. In addition, special actions for mangrove protection and restoration have been accelerated, and the area of mangroves has reached 454,500 mu, an increase of approximately 124,500 mu compared to the beginning of this century, making China one of the few countries in the world with a net increase in mangrove area. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of national wetland parks. Over the past 20 years, national wetland parks have effectively protected 2.4 million hectares of wetlands across the country, driven regional economic growth of more than 50 billion yuan, and about 90% of national wetland parks are open to the public for free, exploring and establishing effective ways to realize the value of ecological products.
Today (February 2) is 5 days before the opening of the 9th Harbin Asian Winter Games. Currently, the preparations for the venues of all competition events are ready, and the torch relay will start tomorrow morning in Harbin. All 13 competition venues for this Asian Winter Games have been renovated using existing facilities, ensuring high-quality competitions while upholding the concept of green, frugal, and post-event utilization. In the Yabuli Alpine Skiing competition area, eight snow tracks for alpine skiing, biathlon, and other snow events are all in place. Facilities for the mountain media center, snow event awarding plaza, and various event support tasks are also ready. The 9th Asian Winter Games torch relay will start tomorrow morning in Harbin. The torch relay will last for one day, starting from the Chinese Baroque historical and cultural block in Daowai District, Harbin, and ending at the Internet-famous Giant Snowman Plaza in Songhua River Embankment Wetland Park. The total relay route is about 11 kilometers, and 120 torchbearers will participate in the relay.
China issued 5.13 billion yuan in skills upgrading subsidies in 2024. The reporter learned from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security that in 2024, China improved its lifelong vocational skills training system, and various regions focused on key areas to carry out subsidized vocational skills training. In 2024, 5.13 billion yuan in skills upgrading subsidies were issued to 3.1 million workers, and more than 12 million workers obtained vocational skill level certificates or vocational qualification certificates throughout the year. China has built 154,000 hydrological reporting stations. The reporter recently learned from the Ministry of Water Resources that as of now, China has built 154,000 hydrological reporting stations, 35,000 groundwater monitoring stations, and 1.53 million water intake metering facilities. Nationwide, 709 county-level digital management platforms for rural water supply have been built, and the intelligent perception capabilities of water conservancy have been comprehensively improved. China's nuclear power generation exceeded 440 billion kilowatt-hours in 2024. The reporter learned from the China Nuclear Energy Association that China's nuclear power generation continued to grow in 2024, with the cumulative power generation of operating nuclear power units nationwide reaching 445.175 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 2.72%. Compared with coal-fired power generation, nuclear power generation in 2024 is equivalent to reducing the burning of standard coal by over 120 million tons and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 330 million tons.
Recently, the 15th Global Overseas Chinese Bookstores Chinese Book Spring Festival Joint Exhibition, with the theme of "Reading China," was held in over 100 Chinese bookstores in 36 countries and regions worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Russia, Chile, Australia, and Malaysia. During the joint exhibition, participating bookstores prominently displayed Volume 1 and Volume 2 of "Selected Works of Xi Jinping," Volume 1 to 4 of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China," the "Footprints" series, and other works by General Secretary Xi Jinping and related study materials. The joint exhibition caters to the needs of readers in various countries, focusing on displaying and selling a batch of exquisite books that are ideological, artistic, and readable; during the exhibition, exchange activities between writers and scholars were also organized.
In recent days, Chinese embassies in various countries have held Spring Festival receptions to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Snake. The Chinese Embassy in Hungary held a New Year reception and a "Happy Chinese New Year" Chinese Melody Special Concert. Around 600 people, including friendly people from all walks of life in Hungary, overseas Chinese in Hungary, and representatives of Chinese-funded institutions, attended. At the New Year reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Kazakhstan, dragon and lion dances, folk music performances, and other programs allowed guests to experience the strong New Year atmosphere. Guests from all walks of life praised the fruitful results of cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in various fields. The Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan recently held a New Year reception, where guests enjoyed wonderful symphony performances, dance performances, and more. The Spring Festival reception recently held by the Chinese Embassy in Honduras invited many Honduran political dignitaries, envoys from various countries stationed in Honduras, and people from all walks of life. At the Spring Festival reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus, intangible cultural heritage experience zones, face-changing, Five-Animal Play, ethnic dances, and other programs were splendid, and guests gathered together to experience the charm of the Chinese New Year. Chinese embassies in Serbia, Kuwait, Belgium, Denmark, Nicaragua, and other countries also held Spring Festival receptions and other activities, where people from all walks of life gathered to welcome the New Year, renew friendships, and jointly look forward to a beautiful future.
In recent days, various places around the world have held colorful activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Snake. In Melbourne, Australia, local Chinese organizations held a grand Year of the Snake Spring Festival celebration. The sound of gongs and drums filled the air, and the atmosphere was lively. Song and dance performances and food stalls allowed local residents to experience the strong New Year's flavor that traveled across the ocean. On February 1, overseas Chinese in France held a Chinese temple fair in Paris, France, to celebrate the successful inscription of "Spring Festival" on the intangible cultural heritage list. People from all walks of life in France attended the event. In Yokohama's Chinatown, Japan, the traditional Spring Festival celebration ritual of lion dance "Cai Qing" attracted a large number of spectators. At the 2025 "Cape Town China Year" held in South Africa, Shaolin martial arts, Tai Chi, Sichuan Opera face-changing, and Peking Opera medleys were successively performed; Chinese folk dances and South African Zulu dances were performed in rotation, winning applause and cheers from thousands of local residents and foreign tourists. The 2025 "Happy Spring Festival Garden Party" was held in São Paulo, Brazil, on February 1. Chinese-style artistic performances left the audience cheering. At the Chinese culture display booths on site, interactive experiences such as making Chinese knots and writing Chinese names were popular among local residents. The event lasted for two days and is expected to attract tens of thousands of people to watch and participate.
On February 1, US President Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on certain products imported from Canada and all products imported from Mexico. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated on February 1 that, as a retaliatory measure, Canada would impose a 25% tariff on C$155 billion worth of US products. Trudeau said that Canada is also considering non-tariff countermeasures. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on the same day that she had instructed the Mexican Ministry of Economy to take tariff and non-tariff countermeasures against the United States. Sheinbaum stated that Mexico firmly opposes the malicious slander by the US side that the Mexican government colludes with criminal organizations and opposes any intention to interfere in Mexican territory.
The Arab League and other parties oppose the displacement of Palestinians from their land. Egypt, Jordan, and several other Arab countries and the League of Arab States (AL) issued a joint statement on February 1, saying that they continue to fully support Palestinians and their legitimate rights, and oppose any attempts to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank territories. The statement also urged the international community to coordinate efforts to plan and implement a comprehensive process for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. The US recently proposed the so-called "emptying" of the Gaza Strip, which has been strongly opposed by many parties. Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of attacking a boarding school in Russia's Kursk region. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated today (February 2) that Ukrainian forces launched a missile attack on a boarding school in Sudzha city, Kursk region, Russia, on February 1. Ukraine, on the other hand, claimed that the Russian Air Force used aerial guided bombs to attack the location. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on February 1 that the Russian army had gained control of another settlement in the Donetsk region and struck energy facilities of Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises and other targets. Ukraine stated on the same day that Ukrainian forces repelled multiple Russian attacks in the Kupyansk and other directions, and Ukrainian air defense forces shot down dozens of Russian drones and some missiles. Small plane crash in Philadelphia, US, causes ground casualties. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said on February 1 that a recent small medical transport plane crash in Philadelphia killed six people on board, as well as one person on the ground, and injured 19 others, destroying some houses and vehicles. The Mexican government stated on February 1 that six Mexican citizens were killed in the plane crash in Philadelphia, US.
Dragons leap and tigers pounce to celebrate the New Year; everyone is overjoyed during the festive season. At the end of the program, let us feel the joyous and peaceful festive atmosphere across China.
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