Chinese President Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people at home and abroad ahead of the festival at the Longfusi commercial area in Dongcheng district, Beijing, on February 10, 2026. Xi visited primary-level officials and residents in Beijing during a two-day inspection tour from February 9 to 10. Photo: Xinhua

　　Chinese President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Beijing during a two-day inspection tour from Monday to Tuesday, extending Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people at home and abroad ahead of the festival, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

　　Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, wished them good health, career success, and family happiness. He also wished the country peace and prosperity in the Year of the Horse.

　　The inspection marked Xi"s first local inspection tour in 2026, the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), according to a separate report of the Xinhua News Agency.

　　Putting the people first

　　On Tuesday morning, Xi came to a Beijing downtown community which was renovated to be barrier-free and age-friendly. He visited a community canteen for seniors to learn about the meal services provided there, Xinhua reported.

　　In Xicheng district, Xi also visited an apartment complex for seniors, where he spent time with the elderly, wishing them health, longevity and a happy Spring Festival.

　　Xi talked with three delivery workers who were having a rest in the canteen, asking about their work and life, Xinhua reported.