Students dance during an event in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year at Baku State University in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Feb. 4, 2026. This event held at the auditorium of Baku State University on Wednesday was hosted by the Confucius Institute of the university. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

A local student sings a Chinese song during an event in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year at Baku State University in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Feb. 4, 2026. This event held at the auditorium of Baku State University on Wednesday was hosted by the Confucius Institute of the university. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Students dance during an event in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year at Baku State University in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Feb. 4, 2026. This event held at the auditorium of Baku State University on Wednesday was hosted by the Confucius Institute of the university. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

A dragon dance is staged during an event in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year at Baku State University in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Feb. 4, 2026. This event held at the auditorium of Baku State University on Wednesday was hosted by the Confucius Institute of the university. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)