China-Xi/New Year Message
Beijing, China - Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
1. Great Wall
2. Urban landscape
3. Yongding Gate (Gate of Perpetual Peace)
4. Central Business District
5. Beijing Olympic Tower, National Stadium, National Aquatics Center
6. Lize Financial Business District
7. Traffic on Chang'an Avenue
8. Qianmen pedestrian street
9. Beijing Central Axis
10. Tian'anmen Rostrum
11. Xinhua Gate of Zhongnanhai leadership compound
12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (partially overlaid with shots 13-72):
"Comrades and friends, ladies and gentlemen, greetings to all! Year after year, life opens a fresh chapter. As the new year begins, I extend my best wishes to you from Beijing!
The year 2025 marks the completion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development. Over the past five years, we have pressed ahead with enterprise and fortitude, and overcome many difficulties and challenges. We met the targets in the Plan and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization. Our economic output has crossed thresholds one after another, and it is expected to reach RMB 140 trillion yuan this year. Our economic strength, scientific and technological abilities, defense capabilities, and composite national strength all reached new heights. Clear waters and lush mountains have become a salient feature of our landscape. Our people enjoy a growing sense of gain, happiness and security. The past five years have been a truly remarkable journey, and our accomplishments have not come easily. Your unwavering hard work has made our nation thrive and prosper. I salute you all for your exceptional diligence and invaluable contributions.
This year is full of indelible memories. We solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and established the Taiwan Recovery Day. These grand national events were majestic and powerful, and the glory of victory will shine through the pages of history. They are inspiring all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation to remember history, honor fallen heroes, cherish peace, and create a better future. They are rallying a mighty force for the great rejuvenation of our nation.
We sought to energize high-quality development through innovation. We integrated science and technology deeply with industries, and made a stream of new innovations. Many large AI models have been competing in a race to the top, and breakthroughs have been achieved in the research and development of our own chips. All this has turned China into one of the economies with the fastest growing innovation capabilities. The Tianwen-2 probe began its star-chasing journey to explore asteroids and comets. Construction of the hydropower project at the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River started. China's first aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system was officially commissioned. Humanoid robots did kung fu kicks, and drones performed spectacular light shows. Inventions and innovations have boosted new quality productive forces and added colorful dimensions to our lives.
We endeavored to nurture our spiritual home with cultural development. There was a surging public interest in cultural relics, museums, and intangible cultural heritage. A new Chinese cultural site was added to the World Heritage List. Cultural IPs such as Wukong and Nezha became global hits. The younger generation came to deem classic Chinese culture as the finest form of aesthetic expression. The cultural and tourism sectors thrived. The "super league" football games in our cities and villages attracted numerous fans. Ice and snow sports ignited people's passion for the winter season. Tradition is now embracing modernity, and the Chinese culture is shining in even greater splendor.
We joined hands to build a better life and enjoyed it together. I attended celebrations in Xizang and Xinjiang. From the snow-covered plateau to both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, people of various ethnic groups are united as one, like seeds of a pomegranate sticking together. With white khatas and passionate singing and dancing, they expressed their love of the motherland and the happiness they enjoy. No issue of the people is too small; we care for every leaf and tend every branch in the garden of people's well-being. Over the past year, the rights and interests of the workforce in new forms of employment have been better protected, facilities have been upgraded to bring more convenience to the elderly, and each family with childcare needs has received a subsidy of RMB 300 yuan per month. When the happy hum of daily life fills every home, the big family of our nation will go from strength to strength.
We continued to embrace the world with open arms. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin and the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women were very successful; and island-wide special customs operations were launched in the Hainan Free Trade Port. To better address climate change, China announced new Nationally Determined Contributions. After announcing the three global initiatives on development, security, and civilization, I put forward the Global Governance Initiative to promote a more just and equitable global governance system. The world today is undergoing both changes and turbulence, and some regions are still engulfed in war. China always stands on the right side of history, and is ready to work with all countries to advance world peace and development and build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Not long ago, I attended the opening ceremony of the National Games, and I was glad to see Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao coming together in unity and acting in unison. We should unswervingly implement the policy of One Country, Two Systems, and support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into the overall development of our country and maintaining long-term prosperity and stability. We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share a bond of blood and kinship. The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable!
Only a strong Communist Party of China can make our country strong. We launched the study and education program on fully implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving Party and government conduct. We exercised strict governance of the Party through credible measures, and promoted the Party's self-revolution to fight corruption and advance healthy governance. As a result, the conduct of our Party and government steadily improved. We must stay true to our original aspiration and founding mission, and pursue our goal with perseverance and dedication. We should continue to give a good answer to the question on how to maintain long-term governance put forth in a cave dwelling in Yan'an and prove ourselves worthy of the people's expectation in the new era.
The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. A successful venture should start with a good plan and with clear goals set. We should focus on our goals and tasks, boost confidence, and build momentum to press ahead. We should take solid steps to promote high-quality development, further deepen reform and opening up across the board, deliver prosperity for all, and write a new chapter in the story of China's miracle.
The dream lofty, the journey long -- bold strides will get us there. Let us charge ahead like horses with courage, vitality, and energy, fight for our dreams and our happiness, and turn our great vision into beautiful realities.
The sun of the new year will soon rise. May our great motherland stand in magnificence! May the fields across the country deliver good harvest! May our nation bathe in the glory of the morning! May you all enjoy life to the fullest, and achieve every success! May all your dreams come true!"
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
FILE: Beijing, China – Sept 3, 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
13. Aerial shot of Tian'anmen Square decked out for Victory Day celebrations
14. Various of attendees, cheering crowd
15. President Xi, also general secretary of Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of Central Military Commission, foreign guests walking
16. Xi, foreign guests shaking hands with war veterans
17. Great Hall of the People
18. Guards escorting Chinese national flag
19. Xi delivering speech
20. Xi reviewing troops in open-top limousine
21. Helicopters flying over Tian'anmen Square
22. Guard of honor marching during military parade
23. Battle flag formation during parade
24. War veterans saluting
25. Armored vehicle formations during parade
26. Equipment formations during parade
27. Air echelon flying during parade
28. Balloons being released
FILE: China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
29. Animations of China's Tianwen-2 asteroid sample-return mission; outer space
FILE: Nyingchi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - July 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
30. Yarlung Zangbo River
31. Groundbreaking ceremony for construction of hydropower project in lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo River
FILE: Sanya City, Hainan Province, south China - Nov 5, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
32. Commissioning and flag-presenting ceremony for Fujian aircraft carrier
FILE: At Sea - November 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
33. Various of military aircraft taking off from Fujian aircraft carrier; Fujian aircraft carrier conducting training exercises
FILE: China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
34. Various of China-developed humanoid robots
FILE: Liuyang City, Hunan Province, central China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
35. Drone show featuring image of tree
FILE: Erdos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
36. Drone show featuring words "I love you, China"
FILE: Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
37. Historical site of Xixia Imperial Tombs
FILE: China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
38. Animations of Chinese video game sensation "Black Myth: Wukong," animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2"
FILE: Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, southwest China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
39. Display on Tianfu Twin Towers promoting "Ne Zha 2"
FILE: Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, northwest China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
40. Aerial shot of Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City
FILE: Luoyang City, Henan Province, central China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
41. Dance performance in Sui-Tang Luoyang City
FILE: Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, east China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
42. Ancient town in Keqiao District
FILE: Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, southwest China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
43. Aerial shot of people, buildings in village of Dong ethnic group in Zhaoxing Town
FILE: Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, southwest China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
44. People dancing in Old Town of Lijiang
FILE: Huangshan City, Anhui Province, east China – 2025 (CCTV- No access Chinese mainland)
45. Tourists on Mount Huangshan
FILE: Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, east China - 2025 (CCTV- No access Chinese mainland)
46. Various of soccer competition of Jiangsu Football City League (Suchao) in progress
FILE: Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, southwest China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
47. Village basketball competition in progress
FILE: Baishan City, Jilin Province, northeast China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
48. Skating marathon on frozen Songhua River
FILE: Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, north China – 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
49. Aerial shot of ski slope in Chongli District
FILE: Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China - Feb 7, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
50. Fireworks show at opening ceremony of 9th Asian Winter Games
FILE: Lhasa City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Aug 20, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
51. Xi waving at welcoming crowds from plane upon arrival for celebrations marking 60th founding anniversary of Xizang Autonomous Region
52. Various of cheering crowds gathering at airport, on roadsides
FILE: Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China - Sept 23, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
53. Xi's plane arriving at airport for celebrations marking 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
54. Various of welcoming crowds, performances at airport
FILE: Lhasa City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Aug 21, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
55. Various of cultural performances at grand gathering marking 60th founding anniversary of Xizang Autonomous Region
FILE: Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China - Sept 24, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
56. Gala celebrating 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
FILE: Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China - Sept 25, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
57. Various of crowds gathering on roadsides, at airport to see Xi off
58. Xi's plane at airport
FILE: Tianjin Municipality, north China - Aug 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
59. 25th Meeting of Council of Heads of State of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
60. Xi, other SCO leaders arriving for banquet
FILE: Beijing, China - Oct 13, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
61. Xi, his wife Peng Liyuan, posing for group photo with other global leaders attending Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, their spouses
62. Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in progress
FILE: Haikou City, Hainan Province, south China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
63. Aerial shots of cityscape
FILE: Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, south China - Nov 9, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
64. Opening ceremony of 15th National Games in progress
65. Xi waving
66. Delegations representing Guangdong Province, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region marching into venue
67. Fireworks show
68. Cultural performances featuring three regions as co-hosts of 15th National Games
69. Ceremony in progress
FILE: China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
70. Various of cities of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
71. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
Beijing, China - Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
72. Xinhua Gate
73. Tian'anmen Rostrum, traffic
74. Beijing Central Axis
On New Year's eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2026 New Year message through China Media Group and the Internet.
The following is the full text of the message:
Greetings to all! Year after year, life opens a fresh chapter. As the new year begins, I extend my best wishes to you from Beijing!
The year 2025 marks the completion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development. Over the past five years, we have pressed ahead with enterprise and fortitude, and overcome many difficulties and challenges. We met the targets in the Plan and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization. Our economic output has crossed thresholds one after another, and it is expected to reach RMB 140 trillion yuan this year. Our economic strength, scientific and technological abilities, defense capabilities, and composite national strength all reached new heights. Clear waters and lush mountains have become a salient feature of our landscape. Our people enjoy a growing sense of gain, happiness and security. The past five years have been a truly remarkable journey, and our accomplishments have not come easily. Your unwavering hard work has made our nation thrive and prosper. I salute you all for your exceptional diligence and invaluable contributions.
This year is full of indelible memories. We solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and established the Taiwan Recovery Day. These grand national events were majestic and powerful, and the glory of victory will shine through the pages of history. They are inspiring all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation to remember history, honor fallen heroes, cherish peace, and create a better future. They are rallying a mighty force for the great rejuvenation of our nation.
We sought to energize high-quality development through innovation. We integrated science and technology deeply with industries, and made a stream of new innovations. Many large AI models have been competing in a race to the top, and breakthroughs have been achieved in the research and development of our own chips. All this has turned China into one of the economies with the fastest growing innovation capabilities. The Tianwen-2 probe began its star-chasing journey to explore asteroids and comets. Construction of the hydropower project at the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River started. China's first aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system was officially commissioned. Humanoid robots did kung fu kicks, and drones performed spectacular firework shows. Inventions and innovations have boosted new quality productive forces and added colorful dimensions to our lives.
We endeavored to nurture our spiritual home with cultural development. There was a surging public interest in cultural relics, museums, and intangible cultural heritage. A new Chinese cultural site was added to the World Heritage List. Cultural IPs such as Wukong and Nezha became global hits. The younger generation came to deem classic Chinese culture as the finest form of aesthetic expression. The cultural and tourism sectors thrived. The "super league" football games in our cities and villages attracted numerous fans. Ice and snow sports fired up people's passion for the winter season. Tradition is now embracing modernity, and the Chinese culture is shining in even greater splendor.
We joined hands to build a better life and enjoyed it together. I attended celebrations in Xizang and Xinjiang. From the snow-covered plateau to both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, people of various ethnic groups are united as one, like seeds of a pomegranate sticking together. With white khatas and passionate singing and dancing, they expressed their love of the motherland and the happiness they enjoy. No issue of the people is too small; we care for every leaf and tend every branch in the garden of people's well-being. Over the past year, the rights and interests of the workforce in new forms of employment have been better protected, facilities have been upgraded to bring more convenience to the elderly people, and each family with childcare needs has received a subsidy of RMB 300 yuan per month. When the happy hum of daily life fills every home, the big family of our nation will go from strength to strength.
We continued to embrace the world with open arms. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin and the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women were very successful; and island-wide special customs operations were launched in the Hainan Free Trade Port. To better address climate change, China announced new Nationally Determined Contributions. After announcing the three global initiatives on development, security, and civilization respectively, I put forward the Global Governance Initiative to promote a more just and equitable global governance system. The world today is undergoing both changes and turbulence, and some regions are still engulfed in war. China always stands on the right side of history, and is ready to work with all countries to advance world peace and development and build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Not long ago, I attended the opening ceremony of the National Games, and I was glad to see Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao coming together in unity and acting in unison. We should unswervingly implement the policy of One Country, Two Systems, and support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into the overall development of our country and maintaining long-term prosperity and stability. We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share a bond of blood and kinship. The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable!
Only a strong Communist Party of China can make our country strong. We launched the study and education program on fully implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving Party and government conduct. We exercised strict governance of the Party through credible measures, and promoted the Party's self-revolution to fight corruption and advance healthy governance. As a result, the conduct of our Party and government steadily improved. We must stay true to our original aspiration and founding mission, and pursue our goal with perseverance and dedication. We should continue to give a good answer to the question on how to maintain long-term governance raised in a cave dwelling in Yan'an and prove ourselves worthy of the people's expectation in the new era.
The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. A successful venture should start with a good plan and with clear goals set. We should focus on our goals and tasks, boost confidence, and build momentum to press ahead. We should take solid steps to promote high-quality development, further deepen reform and opening up across the board, deliver prosperity for all, and write a new chapter in the story of China's miracle.
The dream lofty, the journey long -- bold strides will get us there. Let us charge ahead like horses with courage, vitality, and energy, fight for our dreams and our happiness, and turn our great vision into beautiful realities.
The sun of the new year will soon rise. May our great motherland stand in magnificence! May the fields across the country deliver good harvest! May our nation bathe in the glory of the morning! May you all enjoy life to the fullest, and achieve every success! May all your dreams come true！
China-Xi/New Year Message
Dateline : Dec 31, 2025/File
Location : China
Duration : 10'13
Beijing, China - Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
1. Great Wall
2. Urban landscape
3. Yongding Gate (Gate of Perpetual Peace)
4. Central Business District
5. Beijing Olympic Tower, National Stadium, National Aquatics Center
6. Lize Financial Business District
7. Traffic on Chang'an Avenue
8. Qianmen pedestrian street
9. Beijing Central Axis
10. Tian'anmen Rostrum
11. Xinhua Gate of Zhongnanhai leadership compound
12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (partially overlaid with shots 13-72):
"Comrades and friends, ladies and gentlemen, greetings to all! Year after year, life opens a fresh chapter. As the new year begins, I extend my best wishes to you from Beijing!
The year 2025 marks the completion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development. Over the past five years, we have pressed ahead with enterprise and fortitude, and overcome many difficulties and challenges. We met the targets in the Plan and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization. Our economic output has crossed thresholds one after another, and it is expected to reach RMB 140 trillion yuan this year. Our economic strength, scientific and technological abilities, defense capabilities, and composite national strength all reached new heights. Clear waters and lush mountains have become a salient feature of our landscape. Our people enjoy a growing sense of gain, happiness and security. The past five years have been a truly remarkable journey, and our accomplishments have not come easily. Your unwavering hard work has made our nation thrive and prosper. I salute you all for your exceptional diligence and invaluable contributions.
This year is full of indelible memories. We solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and established the Taiwan Recovery Day. These grand national events were majestic and powerful, and the glory of victory will shine through the pages of history. They are inspiring all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation to remember history, honor fallen heroes, cherish peace, and create a better future. They are rallying a mighty force for the great rejuvenation of our nation.
We sought to energize high-quality development through innovation. We integrated science and technology deeply with industries, and made a stream of new innovations. Many large AI models have been competing in a race to the top, and breakthroughs have been achieved in the research and development of our own chips. All this has turned China into one of the economies with the fastest growing innovation capabilities. The Tianwen-2 probe began its star-chasing journey to explore asteroids and comets. Construction of the hydropower project at the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River started. China's first aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system was officially commissioned. Humanoid robots did kung fu kicks, and drones performed spectacular light shows. Inventions and innovations have boosted new quality productive forces and added colorful dimensions to our lives.
We endeavored to nurture our spiritual home with cultural development. There was a surging public interest in cultural relics, museums, and intangible cultural heritage. A new Chinese cultural site was added to the World Heritage List. Cultural IPs such as Wukong and Nezha became global hits. The younger generation came to deem classic Chinese culture as the finest form of aesthetic expression. The cultural and tourism sectors thrived. The "super league" football games in our cities and villages attracted numerous fans. Ice and snow sports ignited people's passion for the winter season. Tradition is now embracing modernity, and the Chinese culture is shining in even greater splendor.
We joined hands to build a better life and enjoyed it together. I attended celebrations in Xizang and Xinjiang. From the snow-covered plateau to both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, people of various ethnic groups are united as one, like seeds of a pomegranate sticking together. With white khatas and passionate singing and dancing, they expressed their love of the motherland and the happiness they enjoy. No issue of the people is too small; we care for every leaf and tend every branch in the garden of people's well-being. Over the past year, the rights and interests of the workforce in new forms of employment have been better protected, facilities have been upgraded to bring more convenience to the elderly, and each family with childcare needs has received a subsidy of RMB 300 yuan per month. When the happy hum of daily life fills every home, the big family of our nation will go from strength to strength.
We continued to embrace the world with open arms. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin and the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women were very successful; and island-wide special customs operations were launched in the Hainan Free Trade Port. To better address climate change, China announced new Nationally Determined Contributions. After announcing the three global initiatives on development, security, and civilization, I put forward the Global Governance Initiative to promote a more just and equitable global governance system. The world today is undergoing both changes and turbulence, and some regions are still engulfed in war. China always stands on the right side of history, and is ready to work with all countries to advance world peace and development and build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Not long ago, I attended the opening ceremony of the National Games, and I was glad to see Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao coming together in unity and acting in unison. We should unswervingly implement the policy of One Country, Two Systems, and support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into the overall development of our country and maintaining long-term prosperity and stability. We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share a bond of blood and kinship. The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable!
Only a strong Communist Party of China can make our country strong. We launched the study and education program on fully implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving Party and government conduct. We exercised strict governance of the Party through credible measures, and promoted the Party's self-revolution to fight corruption and advance healthy governance. As a result, the conduct of our Party and government steadily improved. We must stay true to our original aspiration and founding mission, and pursue our goal with perseverance and dedication. We should continue to give a good answer to the question on how to maintain long-term governance put forth in a cave dwelling in Yan'an and prove ourselves worthy of the people's expectation in the new era.
The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. A successful venture should start with a good plan and with clear goals set. We should focus on our goals and tasks, boost confidence, and build momentum to press ahead. We should take solid steps to promote high-quality development, further deepen reform and opening up across the board, deliver prosperity for all, and write a new chapter in the story of China's miracle.
The dream lofty, the journey long -- bold strides will get us there. Let us charge ahead like horses with courage, vitality, and energy, fight for our dreams and our happiness, and turn our great vision into beautiful realities.
The sun of the new year will soon rise. May our great motherland stand in magnificence! May the fields across the country deliver good harvest! May our nation bathe in the glory of the morning! May you all enjoy life to the fullest, and achieve every success! May all your dreams come true!"
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
FILE: Beijing, China – Sept 3, 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
13. Aerial shot of Tian'anmen Square decked out for Victory Day celebrations
14. Various of attendees, cheering crowd
15. President Xi, also general secretary of Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of Central Military Commission, foreign guests walking
16. Xi, foreign guests shaking hands with war veterans
17. Great Hall of the People
18. Guards escorting Chinese national flag
19. Xi delivering speech
20. Xi reviewing troops in open-top limousine
21. Helicopters flying over Tian'anmen Square
22. Guard of honor marching during military parade
23. Battle flag formation during parade
24. War veterans saluting
25. Armored vehicle formations during parade
26. Equipment formations during parade
27. Air echelon flying during parade
28. Balloons being released
FILE: China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
29. Animations of China's Tianwen-2 asteroid sample-return mission; outer space
FILE: Nyingchi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - July 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
30. Yarlung Zangbo River
31. Groundbreaking ceremony for construction of hydropower project in lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo River
FILE: Sanya City, Hainan Province, south China - Nov 5, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
32. Commissioning and flag-presenting ceremony for Fujian aircraft carrier
FILE: At Sea - November 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
33. Various of military aircraft taking off from Fujian aircraft carrier; Fujian aircraft carrier conducting training exercises
FILE: China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
34. Various of China-developed humanoid robots
FILE: Liuyang City, Hunan Province, central China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
35. Drone show featuring image of tree
FILE: Erdos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
36. Drone show featuring words "I love you, China"
FILE: Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
37. Historical site of Xixia Imperial Tombs
FILE: China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
38. Animations of Chinese video game sensation "Black Myth: Wukong," animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2"
FILE: Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, southwest China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
39. Display on Tianfu Twin Towers promoting "Ne Zha 2"
FILE: Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, northwest China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
40. Aerial shot of Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City
FILE: Luoyang City, Henan Province, central China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
41. Dance performance in Sui-Tang Luoyang City
FILE: Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, east China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
42. Ancient town in Keqiao District
FILE: Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, southwest China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
43. Aerial shot of people, buildings in village of Dong ethnic group in Zhaoxing Town
FILE: Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, southwest China – 2025 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
44. People dancing in Old Town of Lijiang
FILE: Huangshan City, Anhui Province, east China – 2025 (CCTV- No access Chinese mainland)
45. Tourists on Mount Huangshan
FILE: Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, east China - 2025 (CCTV- No access Chinese mainland)
46. Various of soccer competition of Jiangsu Football City League (Suchao) in progress
FILE: Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, southwest China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
47. Village basketball competition in progress
FILE: Baishan City, Jilin Province, northeast China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
48. Skating marathon on frozen Songhua River
FILE: Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, north China – 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
49. Aerial shot of ski slope in Chongli District
FILE: Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China - Feb 7, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
50. Fireworks show at opening ceremony of 9th Asian Winter Games
FILE: Lhasa City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Aug 20, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
51. Xi waving at welcoming crowds from plane upon arrival for celebrations marking 60th founding anniversary of Xizang Autonomous Region
52. Various of cheering crowds gathering at airport, on roadsides
FILE: Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China - Sept 23, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
53. Xi's plane arriving at airport for celebrations marking 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
54. Various of welcoming crowds, performances at airport
FILE: Lhasa City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Aug 21, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
55. Various of cultural performances at grand gathering marking 60th founding anniversary of Xizang Autonomous Region
FILE: Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China - Sept 24, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
56. Gala celebrating 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
FILE: Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China - Sept 25, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
57. Various of crowds gathering on roadsides, at airport to see Xi off
58. Xi's plane at airport
FILE: Tianjin Municipality, north China - Aug 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
59. 25th Meeting of Council of Heads of State of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
60. Xi, other SCO leaders arriving for banquet
FILE: Beijing, China - Oct 13, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
61. Xi, his wife Peng Liyuan, posing for group photo with other global leaders attending Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, their spouses
62. Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in progress
FILE: Haikou City, Hainan Province, south China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
63. Aerial shots of cityscape
FILE: Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, south China - Nov 9, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
64. Opening ceremony of 15th National Games in progress
65. Xi waving
66. Delegations representing Guangdong Province, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region marching into venue
67. Fireworks show
68. Cultural performances featuring three regions as co-hosts of 15th National Games
69. Ceremony in progress
FILE: China - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
70. Various of cities of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
71. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
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Beijing, China - Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
72. Xinhua Gate
73. Tian'anmen Rostrum, traffic
74. Beijing Central Axis
On New Year's eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2026 New Year message through China Media Group and the Internet.
The following is the full text of the message:
Greetings to all! Year after year, life opens a fresh chapter. As the new year begins, I extend my best wishes to you from Beijing!
The year 2025 marks the completion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development. Over the past five years, we have pressed ahead with enterprise and fortitude, and overcome many difficulties and challenges. We met the targets in the Plan and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization. Our economic output has crossed thresholds one after another, and it is expected to reach RMB 140 trillion yuan this year. Our economic strength, scientific and technological abilities, defense capabilities, and composite national strength all reached new heights. Clear waters and lush mountains have become a salient feature of our landscape. Our people enjoy a growing sense of gain, happiness and security. The past five years have been a truly remarkable journey, and our accomplishments have not come easily. Your unwavering hard work has made our nation thrive and prosper. I salute you all for your exceptional diligence and invaluable contributions.
This year is full of indelible memories. We solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and established the Taiwan Recovery Day. These grand national events were majestic and powerful, and the glory of victory will shine through the pages of history. They are inspiring all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation to remember history, honor fallen heroes, cherish peace, and create a better future. They are rallying a mighty force for the great rejuvenation of our nation.
We sought to energize high-quality development through innovation. We integrated science and technology deeply with industries, and made a stream of new innovations. Many large AI models have been competing in a race to the top, and breakthroughs have been achieved in the research and development of our own chips. All this has turned China into one of the economies with the fastest growing innovation capabilities. The Tianwen-2 probe began its star-chasing journey to explore asteroids and comets. Construction of the hydropower project at the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River started. China's first aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system was officially commissioned. Humanoid robots did kung fu kicks, and drones performed spectacular firework shows. Inventions and innovations have boosted new quality productive forces and added colorful dimensions to our lives.
We endeavored to nurture our spiritual home with cultural development. There was a surging public interest in cultural relics, museums, and intangible cultural heritage. A new Chinese cultural site was added to the World Heritage List. Cultural IPs such as Wukong and Nezha became global hits. The younger generation came to deem classic Chinese culture as the finest form of aesthetic expression. The cultural and tourism sectors thrived. The "super league" football games in our cities and villages attracted numerous fans. Ice and snow sports fired up people's passion for the winter season. Tradition is now embracing modernity, and the Chinese culture is shining in even greater splendor.
We joined hands to build a better life and enjoyed it together. I attended celebrations in Xizang and Xinjiang. From the snow-covered plateau to both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, people of various ethnic groups are united as one, like seeds of a pomegranate sticking together. With white khatas and passionate singing and dancing, they expressed their love of the motherland and the happiness they enjoy. No issue of the people is too small; we care for every leaf and tend every branch in the garden of people's well-being. Over the past year, the rights and interests of the workforce in new forms of employment have been better protected, facilities have been upgraded to bring more convenience to the elderly people, and each family with childcare needs has received a subsidy of RMB 300 yuan per month. When the happy hum of daily life fills every home, the big family of our nation will go from strength to strength.
We continued to embrace the world with open arms. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin and the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women were very successful; and island-wide special customs operations were launched in the Hainan Free Trade Port. To better address climate change, China announced new Nationally Determined Contributions. After announcing the three global initiatives on development, security, and civilization respectively, I put forward the Global Governance Initiative to promote a more just and equitable global governance system. The world today is undergoing both changes and turbulence, and some regions are still engulfed in war. China always stands on the right side of history, and is ready to work with all countries to advance world peace and development and build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Not long ago, I attended the opening ceremony of the National Games, and I was glad to see Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao coming together in unity and acting in unison. We should unswervingly implement the policy of One Country, Two Systems, and support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into the overall development of our country and maintaining long-term prosperity and stability. We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share a bond of blood and kinship. The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable!
Only a strong Communist Party of China can make our country strong. We launched the study and education program on fully implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving Party and government conduct. We exercised strict governance of the Party through credible measures, and promoted the Party's self-revolution to fight corruption and advance healthy governance. As a result, the conduct of our Party and government steadily improved. We must stay true to our original aspiration and founding mission, and pursue our goal with perseverance and dedication. We should continue to give a good answer to the question on how to maintain long-term governance raised in a cave dwelling in Yan'an and prove ourselves worthy of the people's expectation in the new era.
The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. A successful venture should start with a good plan and with clear goals set. We should focus on our goals and tasks, boost confidence, and build momentum to press ahead. We should take solid steps to promote high-quality development, further deepen reform and opening up across the board, deliver prosperity for all, and write a new chapter in the story of China's miracle.
The dream lofty, the journey long -- bold strides will get us there. Let us charge ahead like horses with courage, vitality, and energy, fight for our dreams and our happiness, and turn our great vision into beautiful realities.
The sun of the new year will soon rise. May our great motherland stand in magnificence! May the fields across the country deliver good harvest! May our nation bathe in the glory of the morning! May you all enjoy life to the fullest, and achieve every success! May all your dreams come true！
ID : 8459683
Published : 2025-12-31 19:34
Last Modified : 2026-01-01 16:46:58
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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