With the Lunar New Year now just on the horizon, international students at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, or USST – located in East China's Shanghai – are sharing their warm regards for the upcoming festivities.

Hailing from diverse countries, the students are sending their blessings for the Chinese New Year through written expressions, showing their respect and appreciation for Chinese traditional cultures.

In so doing, they're communicating their sentiments and wishes to loved ones back home. Despite the physical distance, their sincere sentiments serve as a bridge across borders, forging strong connections among themselves.

Algul Khydyrova – from Russia. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Simon Nandwa Anjiri – from Kenya. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Enkhjin Batjargal and Dulmaa Gansukh – from Mongolia. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Gonenc Gursoy – from Turkiye. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Phyo Thant – from Mayanmar. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Brian Muhati Yapesa – from Kenya. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Chayut Choksuwanraksa and Thanat Kritalukkul – from Thailand. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Concepcion Bengono Ncogo Okori – from Equatorial Guinea. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Md Remon Miah – from Bangladesh. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Agajan Allakulyyev – from Turkmenistan. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]

Eriketa Qallija – from Albania. [Photo/en.usst.edu.cn]