China is celebrating International Workers' Day, popularly known as May Day, with nationwide celebrations, cultural events, and a major surge in domestic travel.
The five-day public holiday, starting from May 1, saw millions of citizens travelling to scenic spots, historical sites, and urban centres across the country.
Marking this day, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended his greetings to workers, farmers, intellectuals and other working people from all ethnic groups, as well as to trade unions and their staff at all levels.
Xi also expressed earnest expectations for the Chinese working class and the broad masses of workers as they forge ahead on a new journey and contribute to the new era.
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In this new era, Chinese workers, through their spirit of hard work, struggle, innovation and breakthrough, have not only laid a solid foundation for China's development and advancement, but also contributed Chinese wisdom and strength to the world.
Meanwhile, China's railway network is expected to handle approximately 144 million passenger trips during the May Day holiday travel rush, the national railway operator said. Tourist hotspots like Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Xi’an witnessed high foot traffic, with hotels and restaurants operating at full capacity.
In Beijing, workers and families gathered at Tiananmen Square for a flag-raising ceremony and cultural performances honouring the spirit of labour. Local governments organised parades, exhibitions, and award ceremonies to recognise outstanding contributions by workers in various sectors.
