On February 10, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in Suriname launched the "Warm Spring: Celebrating the Chinese New Year Together" outreach program. Ambassador Lin Ji distributed "Spring Festival Warmth Kits" to representatives of the overseas Chinese community at the local community center, Kong Ngie Tong Sang.

Ambassador Lin extended sincere New Year greetings to his fellow compatriots, noting that the Spring Festival is the most significant traditional festival for the Chinese nation. He emphasized that these "Warm Kits" carry the care and concern of the Chinese Party and Government for the overseas Chinese residing in Suriname. Highlighting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Suriname, he expressed his hope that the community would continue to act as a bridge, helping bilateral cooperation achieve "instant success" (Ma Dao Cheng Gong) in the Year of the Horse.

Representatives of the overseas Chinese community expressed their gratitude for the motherland’s care and greetings. They pledged to continue leveraging their unique strengths to contribute to the development of China-Suriname relations. The event was filled with the festive spirit of the Lunar New Year and characterized by a warm, harmonious atmosphere.