Chinese communist leaders canceled New Year celebrations in many cities and dispatched a large number of police to the streets as the world was entering 2026. Analysts told The Epoch Times that, in light of the demonstrations in Iran, the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) fears mass protests could spread.
In various official announcements, Chinese authorities canceled New Year’s events and banned fireworks displays, citing public safety reasons. Announcements were issued in major cities such as Guangzhou, Xi’an, Suzhou, Zhengzhou, Hefei, and others. Beijing and Shanghai also curbed the celebrations, although they didn’t issue any official announcement.
On the evening of Dec. 31, 2025, as people around the world welcomed the New Year with extravagant celebrations, Chinese authorities deployed a large number of police and security personnel across the country to patrol the streets and prevent public gatherings, as shown in a large number of video posts on social media….
CCP Cancels New Year Events in Many Cities, Fearing Mass Protests: Analysts
