Ninth Asian Winter Games kick off in China

Asian Winter Games Opens in China's 'Ice City'
Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. [Xinhua/Wang Ye]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves during the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin northeast Chi
Li Fanghui wins China's first gold at Harbin Asian Winter Games in women's freeski halfpipe
HARBIN - China's Li Fanghui secured the host nation's first gold medal at the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games, triumphing in the women's freeski halfpipe event at the Yabuli Ski Resort on Saturday.
China's Harbin ramps up security ahead of Asian Winter Games
HARBIN, China -- The 2025 Asian Winter Games will hold its opening ceremony here Friday in the northeastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang under tightened security after a wave of violent crimes that shook the country.
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(250208) -- HARBIN, Feb. 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ning Zhongyan of China competes during the men's 1500m final match of the speed skating event at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)
Asian Winter Games: China speed skating slip lets South Korea take first gold in Harbin
South Korea had been expected to dominate the short-track speed skating at this year’s Asian Winter Games and they got off to a strong start on Saturday, winning the first three gold medals up for grabs.
Li Fanghui wins China's first gold at Harbin Asian Winter Games
China's Li Fanghui secured the host nation's first gold medal at the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games, triumphing in the women's freeski halfpipe event at the Yabuli Ski Resort on Saturday.
The 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin to Open with Creative Ceremony
At 20:00 on February 7, 2025, the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) will open with a creative ceremony as reported in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, reputed as the country's "Ice Capital".
(LEAD) 9th Asian Winter Games kick off in China
The ninth Asian Winter Games opened in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin on Friday with a celebration of athletes from across the continent. Hosting the Winter Asiad for the second time under the motto,
Xi attends opening of Asian Winter Games in China's icy Harbin
China kicked off the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Friday with a flashy opening ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping and other dignitaries in sub-zero conditions. The Asian Winter Games are being held for the first time since 2017.
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Heilongjiang's Harbin makes most of icy conditions
Jeremy Rattigan, an Australian who used to work in Shanghai and a skiing and snowboarding enthusiast, was pleased with the ...
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S. Korea wins opening gold at Harbin Asian Winter Games in short track speed skating mixed 2,000m relay
Park Jiwon (R) of South Korea competes as Lin Xiaojun of China falls down during the mixed 2000m relay final match of the ...
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Korea sweeps podium in women's 500m short track event in Harbin
Korea pulled off a podium sweep in the women's 500-meter short track speed skating event at the Asian Winter Games in China ...
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China's flagbearer hoping to get off to a golden start
Speed skater and Heilongjiang native, Ning Zhongyan, one of the Chinese delegation's flagbearers for the opening ceremony of ...
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China, ROK should consolidate ties amid rising uncertainties: Xi
The ROK is willing to work with China to elevate bilateral relations to a new level in the new year, Woo added. He also ...
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Olympic medalist speed skater Cha Min-kyu withdraws from 500m in Harbin due to skate issues
Korean speed skater Cha Min-kyu will not compete in his main event at the Asian Winter Games in China due to issues with his ...
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Thai PM lauds collaboration, says she's no stranger to Harbin
Collaboration on infrastructure and emerging sectors has been high on Paetongtarn's agenda during her trip to China. On ...
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International dignitaries appreciate intangible cultural heritage displays in Harbin
Before the banquet, the guests toured a display showcasing Heilongjiang's intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Wang Ye) ...