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      Xi underlines elderly care, childcare in public services

      2024-09-13 19:59 Last Updated At:23:07

      Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of prioritizing elderly care and childcare in efforts to improve public services when visiting a local community in Lanzhou, the capital city of northwest China's Gansu Province, on Wednesday.

      The Zaolinxi Community located in Lanzhou's Anning District is home to over 11,500 residents spread across 14 residential communities, with the elderly and children accounting for more than one-third of its total population.

      At the Party service center in Zaolinxi Community, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, inspected the comprehensive service platform, the cultural and sports activity room, and the community cafeteria. He inquired in detail about the community's efforts to improve services aimed at benefiting and providing convenience to the residents.

      He also visited the nearby Liujiabu Police Station to learn about the implementation and outcomes of the efforts in deploying more officers to do grassroots policing.

      He emphasized the need to focus closely on the actual needs of residents, especially the elderly and children, and to continuously improve community services. He also stressed the importance of making grassroots governance and public security more effective and robust.

      At the home of retired Party member Li Zongbiao, Xi sat down with the family for a casual chat.

      Xi noted that people's well-being is of utmost importance, and the CPC Central Committee is deeply concerned about the happiness and health of the elderly, with significant efforts having been made across various regions and departments in areas such as elderly care, healthcare, and community services. He emphasized the need to continue these efforts and achieve even better results.

      At the community square, residents gathered around as Xi spoke to them. Xi said that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and highlighted the great and historic achievements the country has made over the past 75 years.

      Xi emphasized that the entire Party and the people nationwide are now working tirelessly to advance Chinese modernization. He urged everyone to unite more closely, work even harder, and strive together to create new and greater successes.

      Xi also extended Mid-Autumn Festival wishes, expressing hopes for peace, health, and happiness for all families, as the festival, which falls on Sept 17 this year, is just around the corner.

      Xi underlines elderly care, childcare in public services

      Xi underlines elderly care, childcare in public services

      Xi underlines elderly care, childcare in public services

      Xi underlines elderly care, childcare in public services

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      Celebrations ring in Chinese New Year worldwide

      2025-01-22 06:36 Last Updated At:07:27

      Various activities were held worldwide to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Jan 29 this year.

      Recently, the Chinese Consulate General in Niigata of Japan, in collaboration with the Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theater, delivered a spectacular visual feast for the overseas Chinese and Japanese audiences in Sendai.

      The performance, featuring the elements of Dunhuang culture and the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty, attracted about 2,000 spectators. Many Japanese people praised the colorful Chinese culture and expressed their hope to go to China to see with their own eyes and understand Chinese culture and traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival.

      "It's the first time I've seen such a performance. It's so gorgeous. I'm really touched. This Spring Festival event is also an opportunity for Japan and China to further develop friendly relations. If there is any chance for a performance like this in the future, I would like to come and watch it. I also really want to travel to China now," said a Japanese audience member.

      "Happy to know that cultural heritage like the Spring Festival was included on the Representative List of Human Intangible Cultural Heritage, I think it's great to be able to celebrate such a festival in Japan. I really hope everyone can take a look and learn about the Spring Festival," said another audience member.

      "We want to invite performers from Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theater to present Dunhuang-themed music and dance which is full of Silk Road cultural elements. This will allow local people to see the mutual learning between Chinese and Japanese civilizations," said Cui Weilei, Consul-General of China in Niigata.

      Budapest's Chinatown was alive with energy on Saturday as the streets were filled with music, dance, and the aroma of traditional Chinese delicacies during a two-day Spring Festival celebration.

      The "Happy Chinese New Year" Temple Fair brought together numerous visitors and performers to usher in the upcoming Year of the Snake. They enjoyed the magnificent dragon and lion dances, ethnic performances, sugar-figure blowing, calligraphy demonstrations, and the unique experience of wearing traditional attire Hanfu.

      "We come here because we have a deep appreciation for Chinese culture and Chinese traditions, and a special interest in Chinese music. I think the most important part of Chinese culture is Chinese food because the best way to bring people from all over the world together is to sit around a table and eat together," said a resident in Budapest.

      Colorful celebrations and Spring Festival receptions were also held at many Chinese embassies and consulates around the world.

      By showcasing Spring Festival customs and intangible cultural heritage, these events allowed local communities to experience the festive vibes of the Spring Festival up close.

      In Dubai, over 1,000 performers and artists from around the world came together to blend traditional Chinese culture with modern art through a rich variety of performances, drawing a large number of audience. The airing of the Spring Festival Gala promotional video by China Media Group also became a highlight of the evening.

      A reception was held Wednesday evening in Cairo by the Chinese embassy in Egypt to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival.

      Around 600 attendees including Zhang Tao, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy, Ahmed Shaheen, Egyptian assistant foreign minister for Asia-Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand affairs, representatives of the Egyptian government and people from all walks of life were gathered.

      "On the occasion of the coming of the Spring Festival, I would like to send my sincerest wishes to dear Chinese friends," said Shaheen in a speech.

      Celebrations ring in Chinese New Year worldwide

      Celebrations ring in Chinese New Year worldwide

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