From Beijing to Hanoi and Moscow, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated by diaspora communities around the world. Wednesday marks the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing is ready to work with Hanoi to build a community with a shared future of strategic significance, China's official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Beijing's readiness to collaborate with Hanoi in building a community of strategic significance. In a message marking 75 years of diplomatic relations, Xi emphasized the historical camaraderie between China and Vietnam.

BEIJING - Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday — including in

China and Vietnam not only share similar cultures and systems, but also have common ideals and strategic interests, and both sides have intensified reform and opening-up. In the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties,

More than a billion people across the world, from China to the Philippines to diaspora communities in the United States, began celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday with fireworks, family time and feasts. On Wednesday, the first new moon of the Year of the Snake will mark the imminent arrival of spring.

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Friday, January 31, 2025

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Friday, January 31, 2025

China and Vietnam marked the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties earlier this month and both countries have committed to strengthening their long-time relationship.

From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake.

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Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated