On the streets of Beijing, many wish for economic stability this Lunar New Year

NPR | By Jennifer Pak

Published February 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM EST

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It's the Year of the Fire Horse. In the Chinese zodiac, the fire horse represents action and risk-taking. But on the streets of Beijing, many say they just want stability in this sluggish economy.