Combo photo shows Wu Ming taking a Chinese character "Fu", which means good fortune, while making a hand heart gesture in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 9, 2021 (L, photo taken by Peng Ziyang), and Wu Ming's parents holding a Chinese character "Fu" and making a hand heart gesture to their son in Ulanqab of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 9, 2021 (R, photo taken by Bei He). Wu Ming, 25, from Ulanqab, is now a ticket inspector in the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing. This year, he chose to stay in Beijing for the Lunar New Year, which is the first time that he would not be reunited with his family during this special moment. As a part of the preventative measures against COVID-19, China has encouraged people to stay locally for the Chinese New Year. Many Chinese chose not to go back to their hometowns for family gatherings, opting instead to stay where they were for the most important holiday of the year. Xinhua reporters helped those who didn't go back to their hometowns "reunite" with their families in pictures. (Xinhua)
