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[Breaking News]New Japan Coast Guard patrol boat Soya

KUSHIRO, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - The Japan Coast Guard's new patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, arrives at Kushiro port in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025. The 4,200-ton vessel replaced the JCG's oldest patrol vessel with the same name, which was decommissioned in November after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, during 47 years of operation. (Kyodo)

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New Year tuna auction in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 5 Kyodo - Video taken on Jan. 5, 2026, shows a 243-kilogram bluefin tuna caught off Oma in Aomori Prefecture that fetched 510.3 million yen ($3.25 million) at the year's first tuna auction at Tokyo's Toyosu market. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 31 Kyodo - The year-end Jumbo lottery draw is held in Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2023, with top prize winners set to win up to 1 billion yen ($7 million). (Kyodo)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows tourists having fun on ice in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 1, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows people visiting an ice lantern art fair in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A contestant works on an ice sculpture at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 3, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows workers collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2025. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Year's first cherry auction in Yamagata Pref.

Year's first cherry auction in Yamagata Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026, shows Yamagata Prefecture-produced premium Sato Nishiki cherries that fetched 1.55 million yen ($9,870) per box at the year's first auction in Tendo, a city in the northeastern Japan prefecture.

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Year's first cherry auction in Yamagata Pref.

Year's first cherry auction in Yamagata Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026, shows Yamagata Prefecture-produced premium Sato Nishiki cherries that fetched 1.55 million yen ($9,870) per box at the year's first auction in Tendo, a city in the northeastern Japan prefecture.

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New Year tuna auction in Tokyo

New Year tuna auction in Tokyo

Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026, shows a 243-kilogram bluefin tuna caught off Oma in Aomori Prefecture that fetched 510.3 million yen ($3.25 million) at the year's first tuna auction at Tokyo's Toyosu market.

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New Year tuna auction in Tokyo

New Year tuna auction in Tokyo

Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026, shows a 243-kilogram bluefin tuna caught off Oma in Aomori Prefecture that fetched 510.3 million yen ($3.25 million) at the year's first tuna auction at Tokyo's Toyosu market.

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Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

This undated file photo shows a shuttle oil tanker connecting with the Deep Sea No. 1 energy station for oil transportation. China's largest offshore gas field, named Deep Sea No. 1, has recently completed its 100th shipment of crude oil since being put into production, announced the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Friday. The field's total oil and gas output in 2025 exceeded 4.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent, comparable to that of a medium-sized onshore oilfield. Photo by CNOOCHandout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

This undated file photo shows the Deep Sea No. 1 energy station. China's largest offshore gas field, named Deep Sea No. 1, has recently completed its 100th shipment of crude oil since being put into production, announced the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Friday. The field's total oil and gas output in 2025 exceeded 4.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent, comparable to that of a medium-sized onshore oilfield. Photo by CNOOCHandout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

This undated file photo shows the Deep Sea No. 1 energy station carrying out condensate oil transportation operation at night. China's largest offshore gas field, named Deep Sea No. 1, has recently completed its 100th shipment of crude oil since being put into production, announced the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Friday. The field's total oil and gas output in 2025 exceeded 4.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent, comparable to that of a medium-sized onshore oilfield. Photo by CNOOCHandout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

This undated file photo shows a shuttle oil tanker connecting with the Deep Sea No. 1 energy station for oil transportation. China's largest offshore gas field, named Deep Sea No. 1, has recently completed its 100th shipment of crude oil since being put into production, announced the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Friday. The field's total oil and gas output in 2025 exceeded 4.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent, comparable to that of a medium-sized onshore oilfield. Photo by CNOOCHandout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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More Than Half A Million People Rallied For Gaza - Istanbul

More Than Half A Million People Rallied For Gaza - Istanbul

An aerial drone photo taken on January 1, 2026 shows people gathering on the Galata Bridge to show solidarity with Palestine in Istanbul, Turkiye. More than half a million people rallied in Turkiye's largest city Istanbul on New Year's Day. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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More Than Half A Million People Rallied For Gaza - Istanbul

More Than Half A Million People Rallied For Gaza - Istanbul

An aerial drone photo taken on January 1, 2026 shows people gathering on the Galata Bridge to show solidarity with Palestine in Istanbul, Turkiye. More than half a million people rallied in Turkiye's largest city Istanbul on New Year's Day. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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More Than Half A Million People Rallied For Gaza - Istanbul

More Than Half A Million People Rallied For Gaza - Istanbul

An aerial drone photo taken on January 1, 2026 shows people gathering on the Galata Bridge to show solidarity with Palestine in Istanbul, Turkiye. More than half a million people rallied in Turkiye's largest city Istanbul on New Year's Day. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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More Than Half A Million People Rallied For Gaza - Istanbul

More Than Half A Million People Rallied For Gaza - Istanbul

An aerial drone photo taken on January 1, 2026 shows people gathering on the Galata Bridge to show solidarity with Palestine in Istanbul, Turkiye. More than half a million people rallied in Turkiye's largest city Istanbul on New Year's Day. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament house premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament house premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament house premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

The year-end Jumbo lottery draw is held in Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2025, with top prize winners set to win up to 1 billion yen ($6.38 million).

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Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

The year-end Jumbo lottery draw is held in Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2025, with top prize winners set to win up to 1 billion yen ($6.38 million).

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Water Resources Allocation Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Water Resources Allocation Project - China

A staff member monitors the operation of a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing, December 30, 2025. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Staff members inspect a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing, December 30, 2025. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Staff members inspect a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing, December 30, 2025. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

A tourist (L) rents equipment at the Ice and Snow World of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows a view of the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

A child skis at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

People are pictured on the conveyor belts at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 28, 2025 shows a view of the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

A child plays at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists walk at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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