Chongqing - As the Chinese New Year of the Dragon approaches, consul officials from Chongqing and Chengdu have conveyed their warmest greetings to the citizens of Chongqing. Let's hear what they say.

Dmitry Emelyanov

Consul General of Belarus in Chongqing

"Dear Chinese friends, greetings to you all! The 2024 Chinese New Year is coming, and on behalf of the Republic of Belarus, I would like to extend my festive greetings to all of you. Wish you all good health and happiness in the New Year, and may vitality, good luck, and vigor be with you in the Year of the Dragon."

Takada Mari

Consul General of Japan in Chongqing

"Hello everyone, I am Takada Mari, the Consul-General of Japan in Chongqing. Happy New Year! I wish everyone in the new year good spirits, good health, great achievements, a successful career, full of vitality, everything goes well, high enthusiasm, and a good future. May the lucky stars shine upon you, and may the friendship between Japan and China last forever."

Czégel Bálint

Consul General of Hungary in Chongqing

"Hello, I am Czégel Bálint, the Consul General of Hungary in Chongqing. 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China. We will carry out activities in the Sichuan-Chongqing region to further enhance cooperation between Hungary and China. I wish everyone an early Happy New Year and extend my blessings to the people of Chongqing. May the friendship between Hungary and China last forever."

Thwin Htet Lin

Consul General of Myanmar in Chongqing

"Hello, I am U Thwin Htet Lin, Consul General of Myanmar in Chongqing. On behalf of the Consulate General of Myanmar, I would like to extend my greetings to the citizens of Chongqing. I wish you all a prosperous business, a successful study life, good health, and all your dreams and wishes fulfilled. May luck, health, and happiness be with you, and I wish all the best for Chongqing's development."

Guillaume Delvalee

Consul General of France in Chengdu

"Dear friends, the French living in Chongqing, French-speaking friends, or those curious about France, I extend my warmest greetings to you in the Year of the Dragon. 2024 is an extraordinary year, celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China. From culture to economics, I wish you good health, a happy life, and friendships in the new year."

Valentin Turiz

Acting Consul General of Uruguay in Chongqing

"Hello, I am Valentin Turiz, Consul General of Uruguay in Chongqing. On the fifth anniversary of our Consulate General's inauguration, I extend my warmest greetings to all Chongqing citizens and the government. The Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle and the Belt and Road Initiative are crucial for Uruguay's development. I wish everyone good health and a prosperous Chinese New Year of the Dragon. Thank you."

(Zheng Siyu, as an intern, also contributed to the report)