As per tradition, hundreds gathered in front of the old Hankow Customs House building, one of the city's more popular New Year's Eve spots. When the building's old clock reached midnight many people released balloons into the air, cheered and called out "happy new year." "I'm so so so incredibly happy," said 20-year-old student and tourist Yang Wenxuan. "I hope that I can successfully obtain my bachelor degree and I hope I can find a boyfriend," Yang added. People celebrate the New Year on December 31, 2020 in Wuhan,There was a heavy police presence and strict crowd control .

Source: CNN December 31, 2020 22:18 UTC