In his official Chinese New Year address on Wednesday, President Xi Jinping stressed that family unity was key to achieving national prosperity and rejuvenation.

President Xi added that Chinese people have always respected "family values" and that having family harmony is beneficial for success. He went on to urge people to intertwine their personal and family aspirations with the Chinese Dream he has spoken of on many occasions in the past. The annual Spring Festival is regarded as the most important time of the year for people of Chinese origin, and is characterized by family reunions, feasts and performances.