According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake and the first Chinese Spring Festival celebrated since its inclusion on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Ong Tee Keat, president of the Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network that the Chinese New Year has taken on new significance, offering a breath of fresh air to humanity amid the escalating geopolitical tensions and polarization.

He added that the Belt and Road Initiative has elevated global sustainable development to a new level, driving a green transition. China Solutions further exemplify the Chinese philosophy of inclusiveness and symbiosis in addressing global challenges.