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Chinese students in the UK celebrate the Chinese New Year

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The scholars and students in the UK have celebrated the upcoming Chinese New Year – the Year of the Snake, with dazzling performances on Tuesday evening in London as the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) launched their annual gala.

Chinese ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang attended the event and delivered a speech at the event.

Zheng has sent warm greetings to the students and faculties studying in the UK and encouraged the students to pursue their studies and seek opportunities in the development of the country, and ardently participate in the national construction after graduation.

Chinese ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang is making a speech at the gala of the CSSA UK in London on Tuesday. /Chinese Embassy in the UK
Chinese ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang is making a speech at the gala of the CSSA UK in London on Tuesday. /Chinese Embassy in the UK

Chinese ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang is making a speech at the gala of the CSSA UK in London on Tuesday. /Chinese Embassy in the UK

Zheng hailed the latest achievements in the bilateral ties between China and the UK, saying that the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was very successful, and has pointed out the direction for the further development of the ties.

The ambassador said that China is willing to enhance the relationship with the UK based on mutual respect, openness and cooperation. The steadiness of the bilateral ties will benefit both countries.

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In the year 2024, a total of 200,000 Chinese students have been studying in the UK while 12,000 British students are pursuing studies in China. The exchanges between colleges and universities between the two countries have become closer and more frequent. Zheng said such exchanges have fostered the communication and cultural understandings between the two peoples. He gave a thumbs-up to the students.

The students have presented dancing and singing performances featuring ballet, Peking Opera, traditional Chinese dances and chorus.

The Year of the Snake starts on January 29 according to the Chinese lunar calendar.

Students present performance at the gala celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year in London. /Chinese Embassy in the UK
Students present performance at the gala celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year in London. /Chinese Embassy in the UK

Students present performance at the gala celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year in London. /Chinese Embassy in the UK

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