2025-01-01
59 分钟Celebrations in China and around the world have welcomed 2025, with thousands gathering at Beijing's Tian'anmen Square for a flag-raising ceremony (10:33). Panama has celebrated the 25th anniversary of taking control of the Panama Canal from the United States (35:57). The WTO is marking the 30th anniversary of its official commencement (37:38).
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On today's program, the Chinese President's New Year message calls on the nation to confidently overcome challenges and pressure.
Thousands mark the New Year by gathering at Tiananmen Square for the morning flag raising ceremony and experts look to the future as China and the EU mark 50 years of diplomatic ties.
This year in business marking the 30th anniversary of the World Trade Organization.
In sports action from the Chinese Table Tennis Super League.
In culture and entertainment.
China Media Group rings in the New Year with a grand cultural display.
Now checking the day's top stories, Chinese President Xi Jinping has delivered his New year's message for 2025, calling on the nation to remain confident while working hard to overcome challenges and pressure.
The President also extended his warm wishes for the year ahead.
Pan Dung has details.
While reviewing China's achievements over the past year, President Xi highlighted the country's solid progress in high quality development, food security, urbanization and rural revitalization and green transition.
We have proactively responded to the impacts of the changing environment at home and abroad.
We have adopted a full range of policies to make solid gains in pursuing high quality development.