Jan 18 Lunar New Year rush starts after China lifts COVID travel rules By Associated Press Millions of Chinese are taking advantage of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions to make an emotional journey back to their families for Lunar New Year holidays. Continue reading
Jan 17 Year of the Rabbit or Year of the Cat? Depends on where you live By Megan Bryson, The Conversation In most parts of East Asia, the new year that begins on Jan. 22 corresponds to the rabbit. In Vietnam, though, it will usher in the Year of the Cat. Continue reading
Feb 01 Amid pandemic restrictions, China rings in the Year of the Tiger By Sam McNeil, Associated Press China is ringing in the Lunar New Year despite pandemic restrictions, as people gathered at temples to offer traditional prayers for the Year of the Tiger. Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch 5:36 News Wrap: Trump court nominee says her past statements on date rape make her ‘cringe’ In our news wrap Tuesday, Neomi Rao, the woman nominated to take the federal appeals court seat formerly held by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, voiced regrets for her past statements on rape, race and equal rights before the Senate… Continue watching
Feb 05 Photos: Chinese New Year celebrations usher in Year of the Pig By Associated Press Celebrations took place throughout the region, from Beijing and Seoul to Hanoi and Singapore. Continue reading
Feb 16 Photos: China celebrates Year of the Dog with one of the largest human migrations in the world By Lora Strum The festivities mark one of the largest annual human migrations in the world, as millions of Chinese journey home to celebrate with family and friends. Continue reading
Feb 12 World news quiz: New Year’s wishes and satellite flybys By Larisa Epatko China celebrated the start of the Lunar New Year, and North Korea launched another satellite into orbit this week. Test your knowledge of these international events and more in our 5-minute quiz. Continue reading
Feb 08 Photos: China welcomes the Year of the Monkey By Larisa Epatko With fireworks crackling and incense burning, families celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year on Monday by eating, dancing and cleaning house. Continue reading
Feb 19 Happy Lunar New Year! But is it the Year of the Sheep or Goat? By Larisa Epatko Millions of Asians are traveling home to celebrate the weeks-long Lunar New Year, but are they ringing in the Year of the Sheep or the Goat?… Continue reading
Feb 15 Chinese New Year celebrations around the globe ring in the Year of the Goat By News Desk Celebrations around the world are already underway for the Chinese New Year, which begins next Thursday, Feb. 19 and lasts until March 5. Often marked by fireworks and family feasts within China, customs and observances of 2015's Year of the… Continue reading