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Originally published by The Standard BusinessFebruary 9, 2026
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China pledges deeper cultural and economic ties with Kenya

Ambassador Guo said the Spring Festival, marking the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, has grown from a Chinese tradition into a global celebration, reflecting themes of “family reunion...
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China has pledged to deepen cultural and economic cooperation with Kenya, an announcement made by Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan at the 3rd Nairobi Chinese New Year Gala. The event highlighted enduring bilateral ties and shared development goals as the Spring Festival gains global recognition.
- The Spring Festival is now recognized as an official holiday in nearly 20 countries and celebrated by about one-fifth of the world's population.
- Ambassador Guo Haiyan noted that China's GDP surpassed 140 trillion yuan in 2025, with an average annual growth of 5.4% over the past five years.
- The year 2026 has been designated the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, aiming to strengthen mutual learning and exchanges, especially among young people.
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