Perrine Laffont Second at Freestyle Ski World Cup - China

Perrine Laffont Second at Freestyle Ski World Cup - China

Perrine Laffont of France competes during the final of Women's Moguls at 2024-2025 FIS Freestyle Ski Moguls World Cup at the Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, February 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Yan Linyun/ABACAPRESS.COM

Perrine Laffont Second at Freestyle Ski World Cup - China

Perrine Laffont Second at Freestyle Ski World Cup - China

Perrine Laffont of France poses for a group photo after the final of Women's Moguls at 2024-2025 FIS Freestyle Ski Moguls World Cup at the Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, February 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Yan Linyun/ABACAPRESS.COM

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Beidahu Ski Resort 2024 first alpine rime landscape in Jilin City, Jilin province, China, October 23,2024.

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Beidahu Ski Resort 2024 first alpine rime landscape in Jilin City, Jilin province, China, October 23,2024.

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Beidahu Ski Resort 2024 first alpine rime landscape in Jilin City, Jilin province, China, October 23,2024.

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Beidahu Ski Resort 2024 first alpine rime landscape in Jilin City, Jilin province, China, October 23,2024.

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Beidahu Ski Resort 2024 first alpine rime landscape in Jilin City, Jilin province, China, October 23,2024.

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Beidahu Ski Resort 2024 first alpine rime landscape in Jilin City, Jilin province, China, October 23,2024.

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Beidahu Ski Resort 2024 first alpine rime landscape in Jilin City, Jilin province, China, October 23,2024.

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

2024 First Alpine Rime Landscape in Jilin

JILIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Beidahu Ski Resort 2024 first alpine rime landscape in Jilin City, Jilin province, China, October 23,2024.

CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children attend a summer camp at Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, June 9, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. (Photo by Sun Zhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children attend a summer camp at Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, June 9, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. (Photo by Sun Zhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's rust belt sees burgeoning winter sports industry

STORY: China's rust belt sees burgeoning winter sports industry DATELINE: March 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of pistes in Jilin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG DONG, Head of marketing department, Beidahu ski resort 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG XUEFENG, Local official with ice-and-snow economy development 4. various of pistes in Heilongjiang 5. various of pistes in Jilin 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAX BLOUIN, Ski instructor from Canada 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HAMISH BARKER, Ski instructor from New Zealand STORYLINE: Northeast China, once the nation's heavy-industry heartland, has seen an escalating winter sports boom and found golden opportunities from its silvery snow in recent years. The region, consisting of the Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang provinces, welcomes visitors from home and abroad with a burgeoning ice-and-snow industry. During the Spring Festival holiday this year, Jilin handled about 11.55 million domestic tourist t

Xinhua Headlines: Drawing from the ice a booming industry, China's old industrial base speeds its way for new growth

Xinhua Headlines: Drawing from the ice a booming industry, China's old industrial base speeds its way for new growth

(230325) -- BEIJING, March 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows the Beidahu ski resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Xinhua Headlines: Drawing from the ice a booming industry, China's old industrial base speeds its way for new growth

Xinhua Headlines: Drawing from the ice a booming industry, China's old industrial base speeds its way for new growth

(230325) -- BEIJING, March 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Yu Shufen prepares a meal for guests at the agritainment facility she runs near the Beidahu ski resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Nov. 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Shufen serves food for customers in her homestay in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 11, 2023. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. The 53-year-old Yu Shufen is among the first individuals in her village to run a homestay for skiers. Yu established her homestay to provide catering and accommodation for skiers 13 years ago. Her business nowadays can generate hundreds of thousands of yuan in revenue each snow season. "Winter is the busiest time of the year in our village nowadays, and winter sports economy has become a golden opportunity for us to achieve wealth," says Yu. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shao Feng, an owner of a homestay, burst firecrackers out of his homestay on Jan. 21, 2023 in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 19, 2023 shows a general view of Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Shufen cleans her homestay in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province on Nov. 21, 2022. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. The 53-year-old Yu Shufen is among the first individuals in her village to run a homestay for skiers. Yu established her homestay to provide catering and accommodation for skiers 13 years ago. Her business nowadays can generate hundreds of thousands of yuan in revenue each snow season. "Winter is the busiest time of the year in our village nowadays, and winter sports economy has become a golden opportunity for us to achieve wealth," says Yu. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin wit

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows homestay accommodations for skiers in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Shufen poses for photos in front of her homestay in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 11, 2023. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. The 53-year-old Yu Shufen is among the first individuals in her village to run a homestay for skiers. Yu established her homestay to provide catering and accommodation for skiers 13 years ago. Her business nowadays can generate hundreds of thousands of yuan in revenue each snow season. "Winter is the busiest time of the year in our village nowadays, and winter sports economy has become a golden opportunity for us to achieve wealth," says Yu. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A skier enjoys skiing at Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province on Jan. 26, 2020. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shao Feng, an owner of a homestay, takes photos for families and skiers in his homestay on Jan. 21, 2023 in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

China's booming winter sports industry attracts professionals worldwide

STORY: China's booming winter sports industry attracts professionals worldwide DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ski resort 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAX BLOUIN, Ski instructor from Canada 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DONG DONG, Head of marketing department, Beidahu ski resort 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HAMISH BARKER, Ski instructor from New Zealand STORYLINE: Over one year after the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, Chinese people's passion for winter sports continues to grip the country. According to a recent report by the Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee, the market value of China's winter sports industry is expected to surpass 1 trillion yuan (about 145.8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025. The huge market potential has attracted many professionals worldwide to get involved. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAX BLOUIN, Ski instructor from Canada "I'm a snowboard coach. I first came here in (the 2018-2019 season). I've seen the mo

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

(221124) -- JILIN CITY, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows the Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. Jilin Province is taking advantage of its ice-snow resources in winter as it seeks new growth drivers for rural development. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

(221124) -- JILIN CITY, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villager Yu Shufen prepares a meal for guests at the agritainment facility she runs near the Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Nov. 21, 2022. Jilin Province is taking advantage of its ice-snow resources in winter as it seeks new growth drivers for rural development. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

(221124) -- JILIN CITY, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villager Yu Shufen does cleaning at the agritainment facility she runs near the Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Nov. 21, 2022. Jilin Province is taking advantage of its ice-snow resources in winter as it seeks new growth drivers for rural development. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

(221124) -- JILIN CITY, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Technician Li Lianguo checks cable car operation at the Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Nov. 24, 2022. Jilin Province is taking advantage of its ice-snow resources in winter as it seeks new growth drivers for rural development. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-WINTER-ECONOMY (CN)

(221124) -- JILIN CITY, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Technician Li Lianguo checks cable car operation at the Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Nov. 24, 2022. Jilin Province is taking advantage of its ice-snow resources in winter as it seeks new growth drivers for rural development. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Snowy scenery in NE China

STORY: Snowy scenery in NE China DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beidahu Ski Resort 2. various of Changbai Mountain STORYLINE: The first rime of autumn has fallen on Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, covering the mountains with a layer of silver. Meanwhile, thick snow in northeast China's Changbai Mountain has turned the area into a fairyland. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changchun, China. (XHTV)