Harbin’s Tourism Soars Ahead of 2025 Asian Winter Games
Harbin experiences an unprecedented tourism surge ahead of the 2025 Asian Winter Games, attracting over 87 million visitors and significantly boosting the local economy.
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Harbin experiences an unprecedented tourism surge ahead of the 2025 Asian Winter Games, attracting over 87 million visitors and significantly boosting the local economy.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Xizang has killed at least 126 people. Authorities have dispatched 26 medical teams with over 500 staff to aid the injured, highlighting swift disaster response efforts.
Relief supplies, including cooking appliances and food, were distributed to residents in Tsogo Township after a magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday morning.
A new film adaptation of ‘The Legend of the Condor Heroes,’ directed by Hark Tsui, debuts on Chinese New Year, reimagining the heroic Mongol princess.
Artisan Jiang Sha from Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, crafts colorful ‘huamo’ steamed dough figurines for the Spring Festival, keeping traditional Chinese art alive and adding festive cheer to holiday markets.
Traditional Chinese New Year celebrations like paper-cutting and lantern shows gain global recognition as UNESCO adds them to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Harbin’s winter tourism reaches new heights with the opening of the 41st Ice and Snow Festival, coinciding with the 9th Asian Winter Games to be held in Harbin this February.
Discover Heilongjiang’s frozen fruit delicacies, where winter transforms pears, persimmons, and more into icy treats full of sweet, juicy flavor.
Grenadian PM Dickon Mitchell will visit China January 11-17 to mark 20 years since re-establishing diplomatic ties, meeting President Xi Jinping and other leaders to strengthen bilateral relations.
Nanjing celebrated the arrival of the new year with a spectacular lantern show, featuring a magnificent snake-shaped lantern to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year—the Year of the Snake.
A mobile food truck delivers warm meals to residents of Dingri County’s Quluo Township in Xizang after a magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck the region.
Zheng Qinwen, the fifth seed, is drawn into the same bracket as reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open, setting up a potential quarterfinal clash.
China’s CPI rose 0.1% year on year in December 2024, signaling steady consumer demand. The PPI decline has also narrowed, indicating improved conditions in the industrial sector.
Beijing Zoo’s snakes become unexpected stars as visitors flock to see them ahead of the Year of the Snake, highlighting cultural fascination with these creatures during Lunar New Year celebrations.
The Guangsha Lions overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat the Beijing Ducks 83-79 in Boban Marjanovic’s debut, marking their fifth straight win in the CBA regular season.
Lucas Bergvall’s late goal secured Tottenham Hotspur a surprising 1-0 win over Liverpool in the EFL Cup semifinal first leg, ending the holders’ 24-match unbeaten run.
China’s Wei Sijia is one win away from making the women’s singles main draw at the Australian Open after a decisive victory over Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch.
China’s Zheng Qinwen showcased her prowess by defeating Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 in a charity exhibition match at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open.
Barcelona advanced to their third consecutive Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in Jeddah, thanks to goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal.
Preparations are underway in Harbin for the 2025 Asian Winter Games. Chief director Sha Xiaolan promises a spectacular opening ceremony that showcases the city’s enchanting charm.