During an interview with China News Service, Shahbaz Khan, director and representative of the UNESCO Beijing Office, noted that 2025 is significant to China.

He added that first, the inscription of the Spring Festival on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is an affirmation of its profound cultural significance.

Besides, the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves to be held in Hangzhou underscores China's commitment to ecological conservation.

In the end, Prof. Khan wishes everyone a Happy New Year filled with joy, peace and progress.