ABU Secretary-General extends Chinese New Year greetings, hails partnership with CMG

The Secretary-General of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Ahmed Nadeem has extended warm greetings to global audiences celebrating the Chinese New Year, praising the enduring partnership with China Media Group (CMG) and wishing success for the upcoming Spring Festival Gala.

In his video message, Nadeem described the CMG Spring Festival Gala as a cherished occasion that unites families in celebration of shared cultural traditions, extending his best wishes for its continued success.

The gala, set to be aired on Chinese New Year's Eve on Feb 16 this year, will combine traditional Chinese culture with modern stagecraft, as well as cross-cultural performances featuring international artists.

Commonly known as "Chunwan" in Chinese, the gala has been broadcast live every Chinese New Year's Eve since 1983 and has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the most-watched annual television program on the planet.

The full text of his message is as follows:

On behalf of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union，I would like to extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year.

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, a symbol of strength, vitality, and forward momentum, may this new year bring renewed energy, resilience, and confidence as we move ahead together.

I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to China Media Group for its continued support and close collaboration with ABU.

We greatly value this partnership and look forward to strengthening our cooperation in the year ahead.

I extend my best wishes to China Media Group for the continued success of the CMG Spring Festival Gala, a cherished occasion that brings families together to celebrate shared cultural traditions.

May this Year of the Horse bring you good health, happiness, and prosperity, and may it be filled with peace and joyful moments for you and your loved ones. Happy New Year.

ABU Secretary-General extends Chinese New Year greetings, hails partnership with CMG

Adrian Wells, Managing Director of the European News Exchange (ENEX) has extended Chinese New Year greetings from Luxembourg, praising China Media Group (CMG) as a "professional organization" whose global reputation has "reached a high point."

In his video message, Wells thanked CMG for the "fantastic cooperation," noting that ENEX relies on CMG's coverage to inform clients and media partners around the world.

The Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, falls on Feb 17 this year. It is one of the most important holidays in China, celebrated with family reunions and wishes for good luck in the coming year. This year's festival marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse.

The full text of his message is as follows:

Hello from ENEX in Luxembourg and Xin Nian Kuai Le (meaning Happy New Year in Chinese).

Great to be with you at the start of this great time of the year for Chinese people in China and all over the world. It's the Year of the Horse, one of my favorite Chinese years.

Thank you and let me take the opportunity to thank you colleagues at CMG Group, at CCTV Video News Agency, at CGTN, and all the other media organizations within the CMG Group for your fantastic cooperation over the past year and always. Really, we rely on you for the coverage in China and internationally. All of your teams are doing a fantastic job all around the world. And we at ENEX take your material. We're very thankful to take your material. It helps us to inform our clients, our media partners and the rest of the world.

Your reputation as a professional organization has really reached a high point. And I'm sure, in the Year of the Horse to come, that can only continue to grow and prosper. All the best to you! Happy holidays!

ENEX Managing Director hails cooperation with CMG in Chinese New Year greetings