Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Welcoming Japarov on the eighth day of the Chinese New Year, Xi highlighted the deep bilateral ties and the rapid progress in their strategic partnership. Japarov expressed his best wishes for both nations and highlighted the Spring Festival as a symbol of China's rich culture, expressing hope for continued peace and prosperity.