Orchestras from Hong Kong and Kobe, Japan, along with distinguished singers and composers, came together for a New Year concert in Osaka on Jan 5. The event, titled the 2025 Japan-China Friendship New Year Concert, was held to honor the friendly ties between China and Japan.

Asia Tours Satellite TV hosted the concert, with support from the Consulate-General of The People's Republic of China in Osaka. Xue Jian, the consul-general, spoke at the event, highlighting its significance in fostering people-to-people connections between the two countries.

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The concert showcased an array of performances, including ethnic minority folk songs and the beloved I Love You China, capturing the essence of cultural harmony and shared aspiration.