China-New Year Gala/Wishes
In Space - Aired on Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. China's space station complex flying over earth
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Lu, Shenzhou-21 mission commander (starting with shot 1):
"Hello everyone. I'm now in the Tianhe core module of China's space station."
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Fei, Shenzhou-21 astronaut:
"[I'm in] the Wentian lab module."
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Hongzhang, Shenzhou-21 astronaut:
"[I'm in] the Mengtian lab module."
5. Earth view from space station
6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Lu, Shenzhou-21 mission commander (starting with shot 5):
"Viewing the high sky and the vast earth, one can feel the boundlessness of the universe. Here I wish everyone in the new year that all things unfold in harmony with your hopes."
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Fei, Shenzhou-21 astronaut (partially overlaid with shot 8):
"How do celestial bodies such as the sun and the moon interact with each other? How should the stars be arranged in the sky? In the new year, may you carry the spirit of 'Wentian,' daring to face the unknown and pursuing what you truly love."
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8. Astronaut carrying out extravehicular activities
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9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Hongzhang, Shenzhou-21 astronaut (ending with shot 10):
"The roc will one day rise up with the wind, and soar ninety thousands miles up straight. In the new year, may all your dreams come true."
10. Various of earth view from space station
11. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Shenzhou-21 crew (starting with shot 10):
"Heaven and earth share the same age, and the whole nation celebrates together. Happy New Year!"
At Sea/Antarctica - Aired on Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
12. Aerial shot of Chinese icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 breaking ice, sailing at sea
13. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) China's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition team (starting with shot 12/partially overlaid with shots 14-20):
"In 2026, we will continue to work hard, blaze new trails in a pioneering spirit, and write a new chapter of the times for understanding, protecting and utilizing polar regions. In the new year, China's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition team aboard the icebreaker Xuelong wishes all people across our country a happy new year, and wishes our great motherland prosperity and strength."
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14. Helicopter delivering supplies
15. Icebreaker Xuelong breaking ice, sailing at sea
16. Penguins
17. Plane
18. Icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 breaking ice, sailing at sea
19. Expedition team unloading supplies
20. Aerial shot of icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 breaking ice, sailing at sea
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China - Aired on Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
21. Various of sailors on Fujian aircraft carrier standing on deck forming characters "2026 Yimadangxian (taking the lead)"
UPSOUND (Chinese) Fujian aircraft carrier crew:
"Sailing on the vast expanse of deep blue sea, our hearts are devoted to our magnificent homeland. The lights along the maritime border never go out, and we ride the wind and waves to safeguard peace and harmony. We remain true to our mission and worthy of the nation's trust. Setting sail in pursuit of our dreams and cleaving through the waves, the entire crew of the Fujian aircraft carrier wishes our great motherland prosperity and strength, and wishes the people across our country a happy new year."
China's Shenzhou-21 astronauts, 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition team, and sailors on the aircraft carrier Fujian sent New Year wishes to the motherland and the Chinese people through China Media Group (CMG)'s New Year Gala aired on Wednesday.
"Viewing the high sky and the vast earth, one can feel the boundlessness of the universe. Here I wish everyone in the new year that all things unfold in harmony with your hopes," said Zhang Lu, Shenzhou-21 mission commander.
"How do celestial bodies such as the sun and the moon interact with each other? How should the stars be arranged in the sky? In the new year, may you carry the spirit of 'Wentian,' daring to face the unknown and pursuing what you truly love," said astronaut Wu Fei.
"The roc will one day rise up with the wind, and soar ninety thousands miles up straight. In the new year, may all your dreams come true," said astronaut Zhang Hongzhang.
"Heaven and earth share the same age, the whole nation celebrates together. Happy New Year!" said the Shenzhou-21 trio in China's Space Station.
"In 2026, we will continue to work hard, blaze new trails in a pioneering spirit, and write a new chapter of the times for understanding, protecting and utilizing polar regions. In the new year, China's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition team aboard the icebreaker Xuelong wishes all people across our country a happy new year, and wishes our great motherland prosperity and strength," said the expedition team aboard the icebreaker Xuelong.
"Sailing on the vast expanse of deep blue sea, our hearts are devoted to our magnificent homeland. The lights along the maritime border never go out, and we ride the wind and waves to safeguard peace and harmony. We remain true to our mission and worthy of the nation's trust. Setting sail in pursuit of our dreams and cleaving through the waves, the entire crew of the Fujian aircraft carrier wishes our great motherland prosperity and strength, and wishes the people across our country a happy new year," said the sailors aboard the Fujian aircraft carrier.
The gala was aired simultaneously across CMG platforms, including CCTV-1, CCTV-3, major radio channels and new media platforms.
China-New Year Gala/Wishes
Dateline : Recent
Location : Antarctica;China;In Space
Duration : 1'37
In Space - Aired on Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. China's space station complex flying over earth
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Lu, Shenzhou-21 mission commander (starting with shot 1):
"Hello everyone. I'm now in the Tianhe core module of China's space station."
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Fei, Shenzhou-21 astronaut:
"[I'm in] the Wentian lab module."
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Hongzhang, Shenzhou-21 astronaut:
"[I'm in] the Mengtian lab module."
5. Earth view from space station
6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Lu, Shenzhou-21 mission commander (starting with shot 5):
"Viewing the high sky and the vast earth, one can feel the boundlessness of the universe. Here I wish everyone in the new year that all things unfold in harmony with your hopes."
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Fei, Shenzhou-21 astronaut (partially overlaid with shot 8):
"How do celestial bodies such as the sun and the moon interact with each other? How should the stars be arranged in the sky? In the new year, may you carry the spirit of 'Wentian,' daring to face the unknown and pursuing what you truly love."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
8. Astronaut carrying out extravehicular activities
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Hongzhang, Shenzhou-21 astronaut (ending with shot 10):
"The roc will one day rise up with the wind, and soar ninety thousands miles up straight. In the new year, may all your dreams come true."
10. Various of earth view from space station
11. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Shenzhou-21 crew (starting with shot 10):
"Heaven and earth share the same age, and the whole nation celebrates together. Happy New Year!"
At Sea/Antarctica - Aired on Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
12. Aerial shot of Chinese icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 breaking ice, sailing at sea
13. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) China's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition team (starting with shot 12/partially overlaid with shots 14-20):
"In 2026, we will continue to work hard, blaze new trails in a pioneering spirit, and write a new chapter of the times for understanding, protecting and utilizing polar regions. In the new year, China's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition team aboard the icebreaker Xuelong wishes all people across our country a happy new year, and wishes our great motherland prosperity and strength."
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
14. Helicopter delivering supplies
15. Icebreaker Xuelong breaking ice, sailing at sea
16. Penguins
17. Plane
18. Icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 breaking ice, sailing at sea
19. Expedition team unloading supplies
20. Aerial shot of icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 breaking ice, sailing at sea
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
China - Aired on Dec 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
21. Various of sailors on Fujian aircraft carrier standing on deck forming characters "2026 Yimadangxian (taking the lead)"
UPSOUND (Chinese) Fujian aircraft carrier crew:
"Sailing on the vast expanse of deep blue sea, our hearts are devoted to our magnificent homeland. The lights along the maritime border never go out, and we ride the wind and waves to safeguard peace and harmony. We remain true to our mission and worthy of the nation's trust. Setting sail in pursuit of our dreams and cleaving through the waves, the entire crew of the Fujian aircraft carrier wishes our great motherland prosperity and strength, and wishes the people across our country a happy new year."
China's Shenzhou-21 astronauts, 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition team, and sailors on the aircraft carrier Fujian sent New Year wishes to the motherland and the Chinese people through China Media Group (CMG)'s New Year Gala aired on Wednesday.
"Viewing the high sky and the vast earth, one can feel the boundlessness of the universe. Here I wish everyone in the new year that all things unfold in harmony with your hopes," said Zhang Lu, Shenzhou-21 mission commander.
"How do celestial bodies such as the sun and the moon interact with each other? How should the stars be arranged in the sky? In the new year, may you carry the spirit of 'Wentian,' daring to face the unknown and pursuing what you truly love," said astronaut Wu Fei.
"The roc will one day rise up with the wind, and soar ninety thousands miles up straight. In the new year, may all your dreams come true," said astronaut Zhang Hongzhang.
"Heaven and earth share the same age, the whole nation celebrates together. Happy New Year!" said the Shenzhou-21 trio in China's Space Station.
"In 2026, we will continue to work hard, blaze new trails in a pioneering spirit, and write a new chapter of the times for understanding, protecting and utilizing polar regions. In the new year, China's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition team aboard the icebreaker Xuelong wishes all people across our country a happy new year, and wishes our great motherland prosperity and strength," said the expedition team aboard the icebreaker Xuelong.
"Sailing on the vast expanse of deep blue sea, our hearts are devoted to our magnificent homeland. The lights along the maritime border never go out, and we ride the wind and waves to safeguard peace and harmony. We remain true to our mission and worthy of the nation's trust. Setting sail in pursuit of our dreams and cleaving through the waves, the entire crew of the Fujian aircraft carrier wishes our great motherland prosperity and strength, and wishes the people across our country a happy new year," said the sailors aboard the Fujian aircraft carrier.
The gala was aired simultaneously across CMG platforms, including CCTV-1, CCTV-3, major radio channels and new media platforms.
ID : 8459709
Published : 2026-01-01 02:40
Last Modified : 2026-01-01 18:28:33
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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