Chinese President Xi Jinping, also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, brought warmth to Beijing residents this week with a surprise visit to local communities ahead of the 2026 Spring Festival. With the Lunar New Year celebrations just days away (falling on February 17), President Xi emphasized the importance of social welfare and cultural traditions during his tour.
🏘️ The leader inspected a community canteen serving affordable meals, chatted with seniors at an apartment complex about care services, and explored a bustling commercial district preparing for holiday shoppers. His visit highlighted China's focus on elderly support systems and vibrant urban development while ensuring stable festival market supplies.
🎉 'The Spring Festival carries our people's deepest cultural memories,' President Xi remarked during the tour, underscoring the government's commitment to preserving traditions while modernizing community infrastructure. With 2026 marking another year of economic recovery, the visit also signals confidence in domestic consumption trends ahead of the Year of the Horse.
