As 2025 winds down, we hit the streets of New York City to ask young New Yorkers: what's your one-word recap of 2025 and what spark are you carrying into 2026? 🤞✨
"Resilience," says Maya, a 22-year-old fitness coach from Brooklyn. "2025 was all about pushing through." For Abdul, 25, a software developer in Manhattan, the word was "adaptation"—thanks to remote work hacks and life on the go. 👩💻🚇
When it comes to 2026, hopes include better work-life balance, new adventures, and eco-friendly vibes. "More electric scooters, less traffic jams," jokes Ria, 19, repping sustainability in Queens. 🌱🛴
On the tech and cross-cultural front, CGTN will air its year-end special, Toward a New Chapter, on December 31 at 9:30 p.m. Beijing Time. Expect inspiring global stories, interactive segments, and easy digital demos to keep you hooked as the clock strikes midnight. 🌐🎉
No matter where you are—from Mumbai to Manila—the vibe is the same: hope, resilience, and a dash of digital sparkle. What's your one-word for 2025? Let us know! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
