On January 31, the Chinese Consulate General in Jeddah held the Spring Festival celebration in Dragon Palace, Jeddah. More than 800 people attended, including representatives of overseas Chinese in the consular district, representatives of Chineseenterprises and institutions, Chinese teachers and students, foreign consuls general in Jeddah, mainstream media from China and Saudi Arabia, and local friends. Consul General Wang Qimin attended the event and delivered a speech.

Wang extended festive greetings and best wishes to the guests, noting that 2026 is the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, and the prospects for friendly cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia are incredibly broad. He encouraged everyone to continue to be inheritors of China-Saudi Arabia friendship, disseminators of Chinese culture, and strivers in their endeavors, making greater contributions to China-Saudi Arabia friendship with a spirit of positive progress and vigor.

The festival featured a variety of exciting performances, including traditional Chinese acrobatics, magic, martial arts, and folk music ensembles, providing a feast for the eyes. Booths showcasing traditional Chinese culture, cuisine, and technology were also set up, attracting guests to experience the diverse and engaging atmosphere.