Shotlist China - Jan 1, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Aerial shots of crew members of China's aircraft carrier Fujian forming shape of "2026", Chinese characters of "taking the lead" 2. Officers, soldiers extending greetings 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) crew members, China's aircraft carrier Fujian (ending with shots 4-5): "With our feet upon the vast blue seas, our hearts remain tied to our magnificent land. The lights along our maritime borders never fade, as we watch over peace through wind and wave. We will honor our mission, live up to the nation's trust, set sail with our dreams, and brave the rolling tides. All crew of the Fujian wish our great motherland prosperity and the Chinese people a joyful New Year!" 4. Officers, soldiers 5. Aerial shots of Fujian aircraft carrier, crew members farming shape of "2026", Chinese characters of "taking the lead" 6. Aerial shots of soldiers saluting 7. Soldiers saluting, national flag of China 8. Various of soldiers saluting, singing China's national anthem 9. Various of drones raising national flag of China 10. Various of soldiers saluting, singing Storyline Officers and soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) held ceremonies on Thursday to celebrate the New Year, expressing their aspirations for China's prosperity and reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding the country's sovereignty and territory. Onboard China's aircraft carrier Fujian, all its crew members lined up to form the shape of "2026" and the Chinese characters meaning "taking the lead" as they extended New Year greetings to the nation and the Chinese people, their unified voices resounding across the ship. "With our feet upon the vast blue seas, our hearts remain tied to our magnificent land. The lights along our maritime borders never fade, as we watch over peace through wind and wave. We will honor our mission, live up to the nation's trust, set sail with our dreams, and brave the rolling tides. All crew of the Fujian wish our great motherland prosperity and the Chinese people a joyful New Year!" the crew members cried out in unison. Also on Thursday, on the snow-covered plateau at an altitude of over 4,500 meters, troops from an army brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army held a special flag-raising ceremony, greeting the arrival of 2026. Against the highland dawn, a bright five-starred red flag was raised steadily by two drones as officers and soldiers stood solemnly at attention, offering dignified salutes to the national flag. This ceremony conveyed the troops' heartfelt wishes for the motherland and demonstrated their steadfast resolve to defend the nation's land with loyalty and unwavering dedication.