Opinion: It's your first Chinese New Year

Opinion: It's your first Chinese New Year

Xinhua
16 Feb 2026, 16:15 GMT+

Following the viral popularity of "Becoming Chinese," celebrating Chinese New Year in China has become an emerging trend, with an increasing number of international tourists choosing to experience the holiday in the Asian country.

This reflects not only the growing global appeal of Chinese culture but also a broader transformation in how the world perceives China. The heart of the Spring Festival -- reunion, harmony and hope -- is steadily gaining recognition and resonance worldwide, fostering a sense of shared values across borders.

May Chinese New Year bring happiness and prosperity to friends everywhere.

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