Greetings from world leaders

World leaders have taken the opportunity of the traditional Chinese festival to extend their best wishes to the Chinese people.

The president of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, wished a happy Lunar New Year to the Chinese people, saying "in Chinese culture, the Ox represents positivity, courage, honesty and hard work -- all of which are central to the work we do at the UN."

"May the Year of the Ox bring us joy and health," Bozkir said.

U.S. President Joe Biden has extended greetings to the Chinese people and wished the Chinese people happiness and good fortune in the New Year.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has also sent his congratulations to overseas Chinese in Japan on the Chinese Lunar New Year via an open letter, saying he would like to take the opportunity to express his gratitude to all Chinese friends and wish them good luck and prosperity in the new year.