IATE Term of the Week: Chinese New Year

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Friday the 31st of January is the first day of the new year, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, so we have chosen “Chinese New Year” as our IATE Term of the Week. 2014 is the year of the Horse. Read about Chinese New Year celebrations and customs here. China is the EU’s biggest trading partner after the USA, and you can find more information about EU-China trade here.

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