ID: 8357418
Dateline: Dec 31, 2023
Location: Beijing,China;
Duration: 1’44
Source: China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland
Published: 2023-12-31 22:41
Last Modified: 2023-12-31 23:49
English
Shotlist
Beijing, China – Dec 31, 2023 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
1. Aerial shot of Great Wall
2. Aerial shots of city view
3. Aerial shot of Tian’anmen Rostrum
4. Xinhua Gate of Zhongnanhai leadership compound
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President:
“Comrades, friends, ladies and gentlemen, greetings to you all! As energy rises after Winter Solstice, we are about to bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new. From Beijing, I extend my best New Year wishes to each and every one of you! In 2023, we have continued to forge ahead with resolve and tenacity. We have gone through the test of winds and rains, have seen beautiful scenes unfolding on the way, and have made plenty real achievements. We will remember this year as one of hard work and perseverance. Going forward, we have full confidence in the future.”
Storyline
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his best New Year wishes from Beijing while delivering the 2024 New Year Address on Sunday, the New Year’s Eve.
“Comrades, friends, ladies and gentlemen, greetings to you all! As energy rises after Winter Solstice, we are about to bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new. From Beijing, I extend my best New Year wishes to each and every one of you!” said Xi in his New Year Address delivered via China Media Group and the Internet.
“In 2023, we have continued to forge ahead with resolve and tenacity. We have gone through the test of winds and rains, have seen beautiful scenes unfolding on the way, and have made plenty real achievements. We will remember this year as one of hard work and perseverance. Going forward, we have full confidence in the future,” said Xi.
