Happy Chinese New Year with a New Attitude !

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, holds profound significance in Chinese culture, marking the beginning of the new lunar year. It is a time for renewal, reunion, and reflection, during which families come together to honor their ancestors, express gratitude, and wish for good fortune in the year ahead. In 2025, we celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Wood Snake, a symbol of wisdom, adaptability, and personal growth. The 15-day festivities include vibrant parades, traditional lion and dragon dances, spectacular fireworks, and festive meals filled with symbolic dishes meant to bring prosperity and well-being.

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The InfoCons Global App informs consumers in China

On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, InfoCons provides Chinese citizens with the InfoCons Global App. This is a free and user-friendly tool, available in 33 languages, and can be downloaded from the following stores: App StoreGoogle Play, and App Gallery . The app offers users essential information, such as:

  • Scanning barcodes on food products to find out their ingredients, the number and types of food additives, allergens, sugar, salt, and calorie content;
  • Scanning QR codes on energy labels for household appliances and other electronic devices;
  • Customizing the app for individuals with specific health conditions and dietary needs by setting limits for salt, sugar, allergens, and types of additives;
  • Access to all emergency numbers in China and internationally;
  • Real-time emergency alerts for food and non-food products;
  • A dictionary of terminology in the fields of consumer protection, environment, finance and banking, labor, insurance, energy, etc.;
  • Three personalized QR codes for FREE, allowing users to monitor traffic on their generated QR codes more effectively.

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InfoConsConsumers Protection informs you in China

  • 紧急号码 中国 / Emergency Number China – 110
  • 护车 中国 / Ambulance China – 120
  • 消防 中国 / Fire Brigade China – 119
  • 旅游投 中国 / Tourism Complaints China – 12301
  • 电讯投诉 中国 / Telecommunications Complaints China – 12300
  • 公共设施 中国 / Public Utilities China – 12349
  • 交通意外 中国 / Traffic Accidents China – 122
  • 飞机场 中国 / Beijing Airport China – 01066552515
  • 飞机场 中国 / Shanghai Airport China – 02162688918
  • 飞机场 中国 / Guangzhou Airport China – 02086666123

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The Significance of Chinese New Year – Learn More with InfoCons

The Chinese New Year is, above all, a celebration dedicated to family ties, tradition, and hope for a better future. During this special time, numerous customs and traditions are observed to ensure a prosperous start to the year. Homes and streets are adorned with red decorations, symbols of good luck and happiness, while fireworks are set off to drive away evil spirits. Lion and dragon dances, accompanied by the powerful sounds of drums and cymbals, are performed to bring good fortune and protect communities from negative forces.

As you step into the Year of the Wood Snake, we wish you a year filled with wisdom, harmony, and opportunities for personal and professional transformation. May this lunar cycle be blessed with prosperity, joy, and accomplishments. May the spirit of the Snake – a symbol of agility and clarity – inspire you to successfully navigate challenges and discover new perspectives.

A happy and prosperous Chinese New Year, with a New Attitude!

 

InfoCons – European Organization for Consumer Protection and Promotion of Programs and Strategies , a full member of the World Organization Consumers International , founding member of the Federation of Consumer Associations , and member of ANEC .

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