On the evening of December 31, local time, France ushered in New Year's Eve.

From 8 o'clock that night to 6 o'clock in the morning on January 1, 2021, a curfew will be strictly enforced throughout the law to deal with the still severe COVID-19 epidemic.

  Several police vehicles were deployed around the Arc de Triomphe to prevent people from approaching; the police also set up multiple checkpoints on the Champs-Elysées, focusing on checking whether the vehicle personnel comply with the curfew.

  Due to the extremely strict police control, the Champs Elysées has few pedestrians and scarce vehicles, and most shops are closed to welcome customers during the curfew, which is very different from the hustle and bustle of previous years.

  Although the prevention and control of the epidemic has affected the festive atmosphere, Macron encouraged the people in his New Year's speech that night, hoping that everyone can re-energize and welcome the new year.

  Macron pointed out that the first few months of 2021 will still face difficulties due to the epidemic, and the difficult situation will continue at least until spring.

But he emphasized that "no matter what happens in 2021, we will be able to meet the challenge."

  (Reporter Li Yang edited Zhou Jing)

Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]