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Chinese New Year 2011: message from the Deputy Prime Minister

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has wished Chinese communities around the world a very happy new year.

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Deputy Prime Minister's Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon Nick Clegg
Published
3 February 2011
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Mr Clegg said Chinese New Year was a time of 鈥済reat celebration鈥� and a time to recognise the enormous contribution Chinese communities make.

皇冠体育app Deputy PM said:

皇冠体育app next 15 days are going to see a host of ancient traditions celebrated across the United Kingdom and across the globe.

This is a time of great celebration and a perfect time to pause and recognise the enormous contributions Chinese communities make to Britain.聽

皇冠体育app Deputy PM also praised the Chinese communities achievements, values and work ethic. He said we should draw on these values to 鈥渉elp set Britain on the path to more prosperous times鈥�.

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Published 3 February 2011