China-Xi/Spring Festival Reception
Beijing, China - Feb 14, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Great Hall of the People
2. Various of "Spring" character, red lanterns
3. Attendees at reception
4. Various of "Spring" character, horse-themed decorations
5. Various of Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of Central Military Commission, walking into hall, greeting attendees followed by other Party, state leaders; attendees clapping hands
6. Reception in progress
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (starting with shot 6/partially overlaid with shot 8):
"As the Chinese New Year of the Horse approaches, we are gathered here to bid farewell to the old year and usher in a new year. First, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, I wish to extend the best holiday wishes to all of you. I wish Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese a happy New Year!"
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8. Various of reception in progress; attendees listening
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9. Various of attendees applauding
10. Various of reception in progress; Xi speaking
11. Li Qiang, Chinese premier, also member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
12. Zhao Leji, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
13. Wang Huning, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
14. Cai Qi, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
15. Ding Xuexiang, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
16. Li Xi, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
17. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng listening
18. Various of reception in progress; Xi speaking; attendees listening
19. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (partially overlaid with shot 20/ending with shot 21):
"In Chinese culture, the horse embodies vigor, strength and resilience, representing a promising future of steady progress and lasting prosperity. In the Year of the Horse, I hope Chinese people of all ethnic groups will more closely rally around the CPC Central Committee, remain confident in success, maintain high morale and forge ahead on the new journey of Chinese modernization with an enterprising spirit so as to jointly create a brighter future."
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20. Various of reception in progress
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21. Various of attendees; reception in progress
22. Various of attendees applauding
23. Reception in progress
24. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (starting with shot 23/ending with shot 25):
"Finally, I wish you and your families good health, success, and every happiness. All the best in the Year of the Horse!"
25. Various of attendees applauding
26. Various of performance in progress; Xi watching performance, applauding with others
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Horse.
At the Great Hall of the People, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed New Year greetings on behalf of the Party Central Committee and the State Council to all Chinese people at home and abroad.
Describing the ending Year of the Snake as extraordinary, Xi said China met difficulties head-on and made new progress in the face of a complex and volatile environment at home and abroad, elevating China's economic strength, scientific and technological capabilities, national defense capabilities, and composite national strength to new heights.
Over the past year, China's economy withstood pressure and sustained growth, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality, Xi said.
Addressing the reception attended by over 2,000 people, Xi noted China's solid progress in various fields, including law-based governance, cultural undertakings, ecological conservation, and defense over the past year.
Xi emphasized several milestones, such as outlining the blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, establishing the Taiwan Recovery Day, celebrating the founding anniversaries of the Xizang Autonomous Region and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and holding the 15th National Games in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
China put forward the Global Governance Initiative, successfully hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women. These efforts, he said, brought much-needed certainty and positive energy to a world fraught with changes and turmoil.
Anti-corruption efforts yielded notable results as the CPC steadfastly exercised full and rigorous self-governance, Xi said.
He attributed the great achievements to the concerted efforts of the entire party and people of all ethnic groups across the nation.
The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC and the launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Xi called for advancing high-quality development, maintaining social harmony and stability, and consistently exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance, so as to strive for a sound start for the next five years.
The Spring Festival marks the beginning of the traditional Chinese New Year. The Year of the Horse will begin on Feb. 17.
In Chinese culture, the horse embodies vigor, strength and resilience, symbolizing steady progress and lasting prosperity, Xi said.
Xi encouraged the Chinese people to maintain high morale and forge ahead on the new journey of Chinese modernization in the Year of the Horse.
Li Qiang presided over the reception. Senior officials Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng were also present at the event.
China-Xi/Spring Festival Reception
Dateline : Feb 14, 2026
Location : China
Duration : 5'04
Beijing, China - Feb 14, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Great Hall of the People
2. Various of "Spring" character, red lanterns
3. Attendees at reception
4. Various of "Spring" character, horse-themed decorations
5. Various of Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of Central Military Commission, walking into hall, greeting attendees followed by other Party, state leaders; attendees clapping hands
6. Reception in progress
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (starting with shot 6/partially overlaid with shot 8):
"As the Chinese New Year of the Horse approaches, we are gathered here to bid farewell to the old year and usher in a new year. First, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, I wish to extend the best holiday wishes to all of you. I wish Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese a happy New Year!"
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8. Various of reception in progress; attendees listening
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9. Various of attendees applauding
10. Various of reception in progress; Xi speaking
11. Li Qiang, Chinese premier, also member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
12. Zhao Leji, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
13. Wang Huning, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
14. Cai Qi, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
15. Ding Xuexiang, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
16. Li Xi, member of Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, listening
17. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng listening
18. Various of reception in progress; Xi speaking; attendees listening
19. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (partially overlaid with shot 20/ending with shot 21):
"In Chinese culture, the horse embodies vigor, strength and resilience, representing a promising future of steady progress and lasting prosperity. In the Year of the Horse, I hope Chinese people of all ethnic groups will more closely rally around the CPC Central Committee, remain confident in success, maintain high morale and forge ahead on the new journey of Chinese modernization with an enterprising spirit so as to jointly create a brighter future."
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20. Various of reception in progress
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21. Various of attendees; reception in progress
22. Various of attendees applauding
23. Reception in progress
24. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (starting with shot 23/ending with shot 25):
"Finally, I wish you and your families good health, success, and every happiness. All the best in the Year of the Horse!"
25. Various of attendees applauding
26. Various of performance in progress; Xi watching performance, applauding with others
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Horse.
At the Great Hall of the People, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed New Year greetings on behalf of the Party Central Committee and the State Council to all Chinese people at home and abroad.
Describing the ending Year of the Snake as extraordinary, Xi said China met difficulties head-on and made new progress in the face of a complex and volatile environment at home and abroad, elevating China's economic strength, scientific and technological capabilities, national defense capabilities, and composite national strength to new heights.
Over the past year, China's economy withstood pressure and sustained growth, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality, Xi said.
Addressing the reception attended by over 2,000 people, Xi noted China's solid progress in various fields, including law-based governance, cultural undertakings, ecological conservation, and defense over the past year.
Xi emphasized several milestones, such as outlining the blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, establishing the Taiwan Recovery Day, celebrating the founding anniversaries of the Xizang Autonomous Region and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and holding the 15th National Games in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
China put forward the Global Governance Initiative, successfully hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women. These efforts, he said, brought much-needed certainty and positive energy to a world fraught with changes and turmoil.
Anti-corruption efforts yielded notable results as the CPC steadfastly exercised full and rigorous self-governance, Xi said.
He attributed the great achievements to the concerted efforts of the entire party and people of all ethnic groups across the nation.
The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC and the launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Xi called for advancing high-quality development, maintaining social harmony and stability, and consistently exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance, so as to strive for a sound start for the next five years.
The Spring Festival marks the beginning of the traditional Chinese New Year. The Year of the Horse will begin on Feb. 17.
In Chinese culture, the horse embodies vigor, strength and resilience, symbolizing steady progress and lasting prosperity, Xi said.
Xi encouraged the Chinese people to maintain high morale and forge ahead on the new journey of Chinese modernization in the Year of the Horse.
Li Qiang presided over the reception. Senior officials Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng were also present at the event.
ID : 8466010
Published : 2026-02-14 20:06
Last Modified : 2026-02-14 21:49:49
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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