Across the world, people are ushering in the Chinese New Year. In the United States, the Year of the Rabbit is in part being welcomed by one of the most popular sports in the world: Basketball.

The NBA is highlighting the Chinese New Year in a host of arenas around the U.S., including the nation's capital of Washington, D,C.

CGTN’s Sean Callebs reports.

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