As the firecrackers resonate, bidding farewell to the old and ushering in the new year, the entire team of Epoch Times around the world joins forces with our vast readers and friends online and offline to welcome the year 2025! On this occasion of transition, please allow me to represent all the colleagues of Epoch Times to extend New Year greetings to all our readers, businesses, and friends from all walks of life! We wish everyone good health, happiness for the whole family, peace, joy, and prosperity in the new year!
Time flies, and the years pass quickly like shooting stars. Since the establishment of Epoch Times in 2000, you—our dear readers and us—have journeyed together for a full 25 years. During this period, we have endured the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and weathered various storms. Epoch Times, with the mission of spreading the truth to save lives, upholds the values of independence and courage in speaking out, committed to upholding news freedom and the public’s right to information, continuously spreading the truth, speaking up for justice, and earning the love, trust, and support of readers both at home and abroad. Today, the Epoch Times media group has grown to become the world’s largest Chinese and multilingual newspaper and online media, with newspapers in 12 languages and websites in 22 languages, distributed in 35 countries across 5 continents, and correspondent stations in 60 countries and regions globally.
The year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, characterized by the Heavenly Stem “Wood” and Earthly Branch “Fire,” symbolizes enthusiasm and radiance, indicating a year of rising fortune. Coupled with the occurrence of a double spring month, 2025 can be said to be a year of significant breakthroughs and changes! Seeking truth and enlightenment, all living beings awaken and strive forward, embarking on a journey towards the light of life, uniting heaven and humanity, being blessed with kindness, dispelling impurities, and embracing a bright new world. At the same time, 2025 will also face various challenges and risks, both at home and abroad, with many situations showing fluctuations and uncertainties. It is essential for us to maintain clear judgment on matters of right and wrong and uphold the moral values of truth, benevolence, and forbearance, which are the most precious ultimate treasures in our hearts.
The entire team of Epoch Times will continue to work together with sincerity, unity, and determination, steadfast and diligent, to tirelessly deliver the pure and beautiful truths and goodness to our vast readers and friends. We humbly ask our readers and friends to continue supporting us, regarding Epoch Times as the media of truth and the spiritual guardian of yourself, your conscience, beliefs, family, friends, and community. Support us in ways you can, donate to us, help us, and spread our message widely, making those around you our readers!
In times of chaos and confusion, it is hard to find kindred spirits. Our readers, who uphold morality and conscience in this tumultuous world, are like gold nuggets found amidst turbulent times. You are the cherished friends of Epoch Times, and Epoch Times is your likeminded friend and home. Let us support and encourage each other on the path of seeking truth and wisdom in 2025, seizing wonderful opportunities, facing risks and challenges, and creating a brighter and more brilliant future together!
Lastly, on behalf of all the colleagues at Epoch Times, I wish everyone a happy Chinese New Year and auspicious blessings in the Year of the Snake!