Issued on: 17/02/2026 - 11:37

With lanterns, red banners and traditional foods, China is ushering in the New Year. Tuesday marks the first day of the Year of the Horse, believed to bring optimism and opportunity. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby reports from the streets of Beijing.

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