China News Service, February 10th, the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon is the first Spring Festival since the United Nations designated the Lunar New Year as a United Nations holiday. People around the world are celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in various ways, sharing the joyful and festive atmosphere.

　　At the same time, dignitaries from many countries and leaders of international organizations sent New Year greetings to the Chinese people. In their blessings, many idioms related to "dragon" appeared.

United Nations Secretary-General Guterres:

I wish you all good health, happiness and prosperity in your career

On February 6, local time, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres delivered a New Year's speech via video, extending blessings and greetings to the Chinese people and the Chinese people around the world for the Year of the Dragon in the Lunar Calendar. The picture shows the speech played on the screen of the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations in New York. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Fan

　　On February 6, local time, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres said in his Lunar New Year speech that on the occasion of the Year of the Dragon, I am pleased to extend my most sincere greetings to everyone. The dragon symbolizes vitality, wisdom, protection and good luck. Exactly the qualities humanity needs to meet today's global challenges.

　　Guterres emphasized that the United Nations celebrations in 2024 will be different from the past: the Lunar New Year will appear on the United Nations holiday calendar for the first time. He thanked China and the Chinese people for their firm support for the United Nations, multilateralism and global progress. Finally, he wished everyone good health, happiness and prosperity in the new year.

Russian President Putin:

Happy Year of the Dragon to the Chinese people! May all go well with you!

File photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin.

　　On the afternoon of February 8, as the Chinese Lunar New Year was approaching, President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and exchanged New Year greetings.

　　Putin said that the dragon symbolizes wisdom and strength in Chinese culture, and I extend my best wishes to the friendly Chinese people! Happy Year of the Dragon to the Chinese people! May all go well with you!

Pakistan President Alvi:

I wish China prosperity and development and the Chinese people happiness and well-being

　　On the 8th local time, Pakistani President Arif Alvi said, "I appreciate the zodiac culture in Chinese culture. This year is the Year of the Dragon. I wish China prosperity and development, and I wish the Chinese people happiness and health. On behalf of myself and the Pakistani government, I and the people of Pakistan, extend New Year blessings to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government and the Chinese people. Happy Chinese New Year and good luck in the Year of the Dragon!"

Serbian President Vucic:

I wish the Chinese people a happy New Year, good health to their families, and a happy life!

Image source: WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Serbia

　　According to the WeChat public account of the Chinese Embassy in Serbia, on February 6, local time, Serbian President Vucic expressed New Year blessings to the Chinese people in the Year of the Dragon.

　　According to reports, Vucic met with the Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming at the Presidential Palace of Serbia that day. Vucic extended his sincere New Year greetings to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people, wishing China prosperity and prosperity, and wishing the Chinese people a happy New Year, a healthy family, and a happy life.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong:

I wish the Chinese people happiness and peace in the New Year!

　　On February 2, on the occasion of the Jiachen Spring Festival celebrated by the people of China and Vietnam, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the State, and Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, exchanged New Year congratulatory messages.

　　Nguyen Phu Trong expressed in his congratulatory letter that he wishes the Communist Party of China continuous development and growth, wishes the People's Republic of China prosperity, and wishes the fraternal Chinese people happiness and peace in the New Year!

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong:

Wish you good luck in the Year of the Dragon and good health to your family

Data map: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

　　According to Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" report, on February 9, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a New Year's message, wishing "good luck in the Year of the Dragon, a happy New Year, and good health to the whole family."

　　Lee Hsien Loong mentioned that the Lunar New Year is the most important and festive traditional festival of the year for Chinese people. “We will reunite with our families, bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year, and welcome the spring to bring blessings.” He finally said, “With the beginning of the new year, everything will be renewed, so that We enter the Year of the Dragon with an optimistic attitude and firm will."

Vice President of the Philippines Sarah:

I wish everyone a happy Chinese New Year and a prosperous career!

　　On February 2, local time, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines held a New Year reception for the Year of the Dragon. Philippine Vice President Sara said in a video speech, “I would like to express my sincere greetings to all parts of the world, including the vibrant Filipino-Chinese community and Chinese citizens in the Philippines. With my warmest Lunar New Year blessings, I wish you all a happy Lunar New Year and a prosperous career!"

　　Sarah said that the Year of the Dragon symbolizes strength and rebirth, and hopes to bring health, success and new hope to all. As the New Year approaches, we look forward to the Philippines and China seizing the opportunity to strengthen ties, enhance understanding, and work together to create a harmonious future for mankind.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar:

Happy New Year and Happy Year!

Image source: Screenshot of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar’s social media

　　On February 8, local time, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar posted a video on social media to wish him a happy new year and hoped that the New Year celebrations would bring happiness and wealth.

　　Anwar wrote on social media that the Year of the Dragon symbolizes strength and charm, as well as creativity and faith. He wished all the Chinese people a happy New Year and said in the video, "Happy New Year, Happy New Year" in Chinese, and finally said "Thank you" in Chinese.

Prime Minister of Thailand Saitha Thaktau:

I wish everyone a happy new year and all the best!

Thai Prime Minister Saitha Thakur sent New Year greetings to the Chinese people. Photo courtesy of the Prime Minister's Office.

　　On February 9, local time, as the Chinese Lunar New Year is approaching, Thai Prime Minister Saitha Thakur delivered a congratulatory speech at the Prime Minister's Office, extending best wishes for the New Year to the Chinese in Thailand and the Chinese people.

　　On that day, Saitha was wearing a red Tang suit with a golden dragon embroidered on the left chest. He smiled brightly and spoke broken Chinese to express New Year greetings to the Chinese in Thailand and the Chinese people. He said that the Chinese Spring Festival is an extremely important day for Chinese compatriots in Thailand and all Chinese people. For this reason, he extended his most sincere blessings to everyone and wished everyone a happy new year and all the best.

New Zealand Prime Minister Lacson:

Good luck in the Year of the Dragon, may you make a fortune!

　　On February 9, local time, New Zealand Prime Minister Lacson posted a video on social media and sent New Year greetings in Chinese. Lacson said in the video that the upcoming year is the Year of the Dragon, which is often associated with positive energy, leadership, honor and success.

　　Lacson said there is a lot to look forward to this year and he wished everyone and their families good luck, success and good luck in the Year of the Dragon! Finally, he said in Chinese, "Gong Xi Fa Cai, congratulations!"

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida:

May the Dragon of Fortune welcome you and the Dragon of Good Luck come to you.

Data map: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

　　According to Japan's Kyodo News Agency, on February 8, local time, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in his Spring Festival greetings that he would like to extend New Year greetings to overseas Chinese living and working in Japan, as well as all friends around the world who are celebrating the Spring Festival.

　　Fumio Kishida pointed out that in the face of the volatile international situation, Japan is willing to join hands with other countries in the world to tide over the difficulties together with the indomitable spirit and courage of the dragon. May the dragon of fortune welcome the auspiciousness and the dragon of good luck come.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken:

May the New Year bring happiness, health and prosperity to everyone

File photo: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken.

　　On February 9, local time, the US State Department website released a statement from Secretary of State Blinken to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Blinken said, "I wish all the best to all our relatives and friends near and far who are celebrating the Lunar New Year! This joyful holiday marks a moment of reflection, hope and unity in the United States and around the world, and is a testament to the commonality of humanity."

　　He also said, "As we usher in the Year of the Dragon, let us embrace the strength and resilience that this zodiac sign symbolizes. May the New Year bring happiness, health and prosperity to everyone."

China responded:

My heartfelt thanks for the many blessings!

　　On February 8, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated that foreign leaders generally stated that in the past year, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, Chinese-style modernization has achieved new and great achievements, bringing new opportunities to the world and providing great benefits to the vast number of developing countries. The country has brought new hope, and China is playing an increasingly important role in safeguarding international fairness and justice.

　　"We express our sincere gratitude to the leaders of relevant countries and international organizations for their blessings." Wang Wenbin said that the Spring Festival is not only a traditional festival for the Chinese people to reunite their families, but also an international holiday celebrated by the whole world. "Looking forward to the new year, we are willing to continue to deepen friendly cooperation, exchanges and mutual learning with other countries, and work with the international community to promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind and build a better world with the future of mankind in mind and the well-being of the people."