The influence of the Asian Winter Games has extended far beyond Harbin, fueling a nationwide winter tourism boom. Since December 2024, winter sports enthusiasm has surged across the country, with a notable trend of "northern snow heading south" as regions in southern China expand their ice and snow offerings.

North Korea's state media reported Monday that the Asian Winter Games have opened in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, where three North Korean athletes are participating.

On February 7, the 9th Asian Winter Games opened in Harbin, dubbed China's “Ice City”. To ensure the success of this largest winter sports event in As

Team China continued their dominance at the Harbin Asian Winter Games by snatching six golds on Tuesday. They also grabbed five silvers and five

Gao Tingyu (L), Lian Ziwen (C) and Ning Zhongyan of China pose during the awarding ceremony after the men's team sprint final match of the speed skating event at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2025. Photo: Xinhua