CMG Spring Festival Gala promo screened at Chinese embassy reception in India

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CMG Spring Festival Gala promo screened at Chinese embassy reception in India

2026-02-06 13:32 Last Updated At：23:57

A promotional video for China Media Group's (CMG) 2026 Spring Festival Gala was screened at the New Year reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, India on Tuesday.

Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is the most important traditional holiday for Chinese people, and watching the Spring Festival Gala on television is a cherished part of the celebrations in hundreds of millions of Chinese homes. It will be broadcast live around the world on the Chinese New Year's Eve on February 16.

Attending the reception were about 600 guests, including representatives from the Indian government, political parties, diplomatic corps, media, and the business community, as well as local Chinese communities, Chinese-funded institutions, and Chinese students.

Some attendees said the gala will help spread China's Spring Festival culture, promote cultural exchanges between China and India, and show China's cultural diversity to the world.

"And if we have to have a long, enduring relationship between India and China, it has to be based on culture. And these kinds of festivals are very, very important occasions. Now I see even in China, the Diwali festival is at least recognized by all the Chinese. Similarly, now every Indian knows about the Spring Festival," said Mohammed Saqib, secretary general of the India China Economic and Cultural Council.

Tokyo residents urge PM Takaichi to uphold pacifist constitution

Some Japanese people said on Thursday that the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must firmly uphold the pacifist constitution.

Their remarks came after French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Japan from Tuesday to Thursday.

Attending a joint press conference with Takaichi on Wednesday, Macron emphasized that France and Japan have agreed on the importance of on the importance of quickly de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East and upholding international law.

Many saw this as a response to a strongly worded post by U.S. President Donald Trump on social media, which criticized France for refusing to cooperate with the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Some locals in Tokyo expressed their opposition to Japan's involvement in any war, but said Japan could offer help when the conflict in the Middle East ends.

"I think that Prime Minister Takaichi could offer support, provided that we wouldn't get involved in an armed conflict, such as minesweeping operations at sea, as Japan has the best minesweeping technology in the world," said a resident in Tokyo.

"I'm not entirely sure what consequences will follow Trump's demands. There may be additional tariffs, among other things. Our constitution prohibits [Japan's] from getting involved in war, and Prime Minister Takaichi should uphold this principle," said another resident.