A grand national flag-raising ceremony is held at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, as a New Year celebration on Jan. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
Aerial photo taken on Dec. 31, 2021 shows the ancient city wall with light and projected words to greet the New Year and pay tribute to people making efforts to fight against the recent resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic in the city of Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Tao Ming)
Photos taken on Dec. 31, 2021 shows a firework show to celebrate the New Year at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)