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With just three weeks to go before the 9th Asian Winter Games opens in northeast China Harbin the principles of green and eco-friendly have been emph ...

Even as the mercury dropped below freezing, enthusiasm soared among about a dozen hardy swimmers during an annual ritual in ...

Celsius (-22 Fahrenheit), visitors to China's wintertime resort city of Harbin often make a beeline for stalls selling padded ...

Celsius (-22 Fahrenheit), visitors to China's wintertime resort city of Harbin often make a beeline for stalls selling padded ...

China has approved and registered 19 special symbols of the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games, such as the emblem and mascots, ...

Decked in thick winter jackets, dozens of people stood in subzero temperature next to a pool at Harbin in China’s ...

In Harbin, China, winter swimming enthusiasts bravely carve a pool in the frozen Songhua River to participate in an annual ice-cold ritual. Despite freezing conditions, swimmers like Chen Xia and Yu ...

In less than 30 days, the 9th Asian Winter Games will open in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. With its rich ice and snow resources, and a diverse array of winter activities ...

Photo taken on Jan. 8, 2025 shows a countdown clock for the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The countdown to the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin ...