The 2026 New Year Gathering for International Friends in China was held in Beijing on Wednesday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Year of Horse.

The event was hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

Relatives of the older generation of international friends, diplomatic envoys to China and friends from international organizations, chambers of commerce, friendship associations, media, think tanks, youth groups and other sectors attended the event.

Also present were representatives from relevant Chinese ministries, universities and local authorities.