On the traditional Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine's Day, which falls on Friday this year, China Media Group (CMG) published a special video on moments of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has on many occasions stressed the importance of family virtues and traditions.
"A prosperous and strong nation, the great national rejuvenation and the happiness of the people are embodied by the happiness of tens of thousands of families and the better life of the people. The future of hundreds of millions of families is closely tied to the future of the country and the nation," Xi once said.
Qixi Festival: Moments of Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan
China Global Television Network (CGTN) has launched an 'All Things Horses' challenge event to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, inviting people across the globe to showcase their artistic talents with horse-themed creations and join the celebration of culture and creativity.
Participants can sketch their dream horses, write out "horse" in their own language, or craft any horse-inspired creation, and share their unique take on the horse by using #AllThingsHorses and tagging @CGTN.
The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, falls on February 17, 2026, marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse. It is one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture, with core customs such as celebrating family reunions, wishing for good fortune and creating traditional crafts.
CGTN launches horse-themed creation challenge to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival
