The Heat: Spring Festival 2024

China’s Spring Festival Gala kicked off the New Year on Friday. The week-long holiday starts the celebration of the Year of the Loong or Dragon. Watched by nearly 700 million people, it’s believed to be the world's most-watched TV program. Joining us:  Yan Liang is Chair Professor of Economics at Willamette University.  Ted Xu is a Chinese language teacher.  Afra Wang is a Tech Executive and Podcaster.  Gabriel Yin Yue is a CGTN Correspondent. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.