HARBIN: On February 7, the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games will be held in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang.

At the national level, there has been a concerted effort to promote China’s ice and snow economy and develop it into a new growth sector.

Born in 1965 to Liu Zhongqian, a former speed skating coach of 1959 World Speed Skating Championships silver medalist Yang Jucheng, Liu Chang's fascination with winter sports began at the age of six. "Growing up in Harbin, winter sports were a part of my life," Liu Chang reflected.

BEIJING - China on Friday unveiled a 257-member delegation, including 170 athletes, for the upcoming Harbin Asian Winter Games from Feb 7 to 14. Comprising 85 men and 85 women, the squad is headlined by six Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic champions: Gu Ailing, Xu Mengtao, Qi Guangpu, Gao Tingyu, Fan Kexin and Liu Shaoang.

During the festivities, local authorities predicted a 9.5% increase in flows in and out of the country compared to 2024. Airlines have increased flights, and the fourth runway at Guangzhou airpor

[1] People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China. The annual Harbin Ice and Snow World delights visitors with finely chiselled ice sculptures, exciting ice slides and other attractions.

Asian Winter Games set to begin on February 7 in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province will see the highest number of athletes take part, the organizing committee revealed at a press conference on Wednesday.

CMG's fleet includes ultra-high-definition broadcasting, auxiliary, audio, and equipment vehicles. After arriving in the host city, five vehicles headed to the Heilongjiang Ice Sports Training Center, which will host the short track speed skating and figure skating competitions.

The Technical and Sports Affairs Department of the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC) held an online meeting with the UAE Winter Sports Federation

On February 7, the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games will be held in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang. More than 1,270 athletes from 34 countries and regions across Asia will compete, making this edition of the Winter Games the largest in terms of participating delegations and athletes.

BEIJING -- China expresses deep condolences to the victims and profound sympathy to their families following a mid-air collision of a passenger plane and a helicopter near Reagan National Airport in the United States Wednesday night, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

Although Qantas pulled its only direct flight to China between Sydney and Shanghai in mid-2024, last year saw a return to pre-pandemic flight frequencies. Consequently, the cost of flights has dropped 30 per cent compared to 2023, according to Trip.com You can now bag off-season return flights for as little as $500.