

Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, (WEF) wished the Chinese people all the best in the Year of the Ox and hoped the world can win the battle against the COVID-19 and the global economy would recover in the Year of the Ox. "The Year of the Ox has come and I wish you a happy Spring Festival, all the luck and good health. In fluent Chinese, Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova Friday extended greetings to the Chinese people celebrating the Lunar New Year. Noting 2020 a challenging year which called for working in solidarity to control the spread of COVID-19, Higgins said Chinese community in Ireland has always demonstrated a great spirit of active participation, and will play an important role in the crafting of such a shared future. Here in Ireland the Year of the Ox also reminds us of the valuable contribution of the Chinese community to Irish society." "In the Chinese zodiac the Ox is a symbol of loyalty and industriousness and is respected for its generous work ethic and all it has offered to the development of society. Higgins also sent his wishes to all members of Chinese community in Ireland wishing them all a happy and healthy new year.


International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach sent a New Year greeting to President Xi on Friday and extended greetings to the Chinese people, wishing them good health and success in the Year of the Ox.
