Beijingers share Lunar New Year wishes as China seeks economic boost

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Beijing residents and visitors skate on one of the Chinese capital's frozen lakes ahead of the Lunar New Year, as the country still struggles to cement its economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, beset by a property sector crisis, chronically low consumption and high youth unemployment. "I hope the Year of the Snake will be better than the Year of the Dragon," says export trade worker Zhong Haiping.

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00:00In fact, the snake is a kind of animal that I am more afraid of, but I also hope that

00:25this snake year will be better, better than the dragon year now.

00:29In 2025, I hope that I can overcome these difficulties because I am doing trade export,

00:49and I hope that my performance will be better and better.

01:08I think that our country's development is very fast.

01:17In fact, every year, our Secretary-General has high expectations and hopes for our country and our future.

01:26I also hope that I can make joint progress with our country and realize our future ideals.

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