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Jubilant Chinese Lunar New Year nationwide

FormostChinese,LunarNewYearmeansredlanternsatthedoors,luckycharactersonthewallsandpaper-cutsonthepanes.Apartfromtraditionallytypicalwayofcelebrations,letustakea

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Beijing bans fireworks in city proper

Beijingauthoritieshavepassedaregulationthatbansfireworksinthecityproperinlightofheavyairpollutionandcasualtiescausedbyfireworksinrecentyears.Theregulationonfire

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Celebration of Chinese New Year abroad highlights China's growing soft power

The far-flung celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year around the world offer people beyond the country an opportunity to feel the charm of China's traditions and culture, and also testify to its increasing soft power.

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Silk Road lanterns light up British gardens for Lunar New Year

Hundreds of traditional Chinese lanterns lit up the sprawling gardens of London's Chiswick House to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year.

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15 places to celebrate Lunar New Year

Want to strut your stuff in the Chinese Year of the Rooster?

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Cold front to chill China during holiday

A strong cold front is moving across China from west to east, bringing temperature drops, rain and snow, the weather observatory forecast on Wednesday.

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New York City mayor declares Lunar New Year a public school holiday

​Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced Lunar New Year an official public school holiday in New York City, which will allow tens of thousands of students of Asian descent to celebrate the festival without having to miss class.

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Obama sends Lunar New Year message

U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday sent a new year's message to those who celebrate the Lunar New Year around the world.