New ski season kicks off in Xinjiang, China

STORY: New ski season kicks off in Xinjiang, China DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of ski resort 2. various of people skiing 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG TIENAN, Ski enthusiast STORYLINE: Boasting mountainous landscapes and long winter seasons, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the far west of China is transforming itself into a winter sports paradise. This year's ski season has just kicked off with the opening of two of the top-level ski resorts around Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang. Many ski enthusiasts flock to the resorts to savor the joy of the winter sport. 　　 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG TIENAN, Ski enthusiast "I've been skiing here every winter since the resort opened, and it's been almost 20 years. I'm now 66, I'm a frequenter here, and I'm in good health. I just love the way of moving swiftly while skiing." 　　 As snowfalls increase, other ski resorts in Xinjiang will also be open for business in the upcoming days. Xinhua News Ag