Zhang Qiyue (center), Consul General of China in New York, is joined by Chinese artist Yuan Xikun (first from left), Duan Yueping, Director General of Yunnan Provincial Tourism Development Commission, Zhang Jinping, president of Sino-American Friendship Association and Li Li, SAFA's executive vice-president on a march through crowds celebrating New Year's Eve at Times Square in New York on Dec 31. LU HUIQUAN / FOR CHINA DAILY