Dedication and hard work mark the first day of the New Year across China

On the first day of the New Year, many across China chose dedication over rest, remaining steadfast at their posts. From construction sites to workshops and docks, workers could be seen toiling diligently, their efforts embodying a spirit of perseverance and commitment. As they welcomed the new year through hard work and determination, the nation buzzed with energy, showcasing a vibrant scene of productivity and progress.

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025 shows workers producing export truck wheelsets in Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province. (Wang Wensheng/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025 shows workers processing high-end yarn in Zaozhuang, east China's Shandong Province. (Sun Zhongzhe/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025 shows medical staff working diligently in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Geng Yuhe/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025 shows workers checking product quality in Neijiang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Lan Zitao/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025 shows construction workers at a work site in Yongzhou, central China's Hunan Province. (Jiang Keqing/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025 shows a mechanic inspecting the traction motor of a bullet train in Xi'an, north China's Shaanxi Province. (Yang Rui/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025 shows dock workers loading and unloading containers in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Sun Zhongnan/Guangming Picture)