South Korea must become more vocal in protesting China's use of 'gray zone tactics' to expand its maritime sovereignty, analysts say

Lunar New Year, or Tết Nguyên Đán (Tết), is Vietnam's most important celebration - a time to honour ancestors, cherish family, and welcome new beginnings.This year, it lasts from 28 to 31 January.

From Beijing to Hanoi and Moscow, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated by diaspora communities around the world. Wednesday marks the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.

A person’s zodiac is determined by the year and the animal they are born under, and it’s believed to influence their personality, career, relationships, and fortunes. According to this cycle, 2025 is the year of the snake and children born through this year will be snakes.

A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and aging. China said Friday that its population fell for a third straight year in 2024.

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All three countries are adversaries of the United States, and Russia has used its ties with them to help blunt the impact of Western sanctions and boost its war effort in Ukraine. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Feb.

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year.

The popularity of the already vibrant “China Travel” has been gaining momentum as Spring Festival is right around the corner amid the country’s continuous efforts to relax its visa-free policies. As of Sunday,

Millions worldwide celebrate Lunar New Year with firecrackers, incense, dances, and wishes for good luck and prosperity.