Global leaders, ambassadors, and celebrities have sent their best wishes for the new year through China Global Television Network (CGTN) as 2026 approaches.
"I want to wish everybody that is watching CGTN a wonderful new year of 2026, in which we will advance even more in the fight against climate change," said Andre Correa Do Lago, president of COP30.
"My most sincere wishes for prosperity, health and wellbeing in this new year. The beginning of a new year always represents an opportunity to renew our hope and our commitment to a more prosperous, inclusive and sustainable future," said Alfredo Ortuno Victory, Costa Rica's ambassador to China.
"The New Year is a time for holiday travel, booming business and family reunions. It is a very important thing for family members to gather together and pray together. We need dialogue and communication within families, between nations and peoples, and among cultures and civilizations," said Dr. Khalil Al-Khalil, Saudi Arabia's secretary general of Family Affairs Council.
"Happy New Year to all my friends in China and to everyone watching CGTN," said London West End singer John Owen-Jones.
"Happy New Year to all CGTN audiences around the world," said Hungarian cross-country skier and three-time Olympian Adam Konya.
Global leaders, celebrities send New Year wishes on CGTN
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged solid steps in the coming year to promote high-quality development, further deepen reform and opening up across the board, deliver prosperity for all, and write a new chapter in the story of China's miracle when delivering his New Year message.
Delivering the the message through China Media Group and the Internet, Xi extended his best wishes for the coming year to the people.
Noting that 2025 marks the completion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for economic and social development, Xi hailed the country's achievements in various sectors in the past five years, and expressed his gratitude to the people for their "exceptional diligence and invaluable contributions".
Recalling the "indelible memories" of the past 12 months, Xi spoke highly of the progress made in various sectors such as technological innovation, cultural development, people's livelihood and China's opening-up to the world.
Noting that the year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan, Xi said a successful venture should start with a good plan and with clear goals set, urging efforts to focus on goals and tasks, boost confidence, and build momentum to press ahead.
Solid steps should be taken to promote high-quality development, further deepen reform and opening up across the board, deliver prosperity for all, and write a new chapter in the story of China's miracle, he empathized.
"The dream lofty, the journey long—bold strides will get us there. Let us charge ahead like horses with courage, vitality, and energy, fight for our dreams and our happiness, and turn our great vision into beautiful realities," said the president.
Xi concluded his speech with best wishes for the country and the people.
"The sun of the new year will soon rise. May our great motherland stand in magnificence! May the fields across the country deliver good harvest! May our nation bathe in the morning glory! May you all enjoy life to the full, and achieve every success! May all your dreams come true!" he said.
Xi urges promoting high-quality development to write new chapter in China's miracle in 2026
