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US: Wintry Weather Brings Snow Bursts and Gusts, Impacting Western NC Commute

A sudden burst of snow and gusty winds triggered school closures and significant travel delays across Western North Carolina on Thursday, January 15. The wintry weather severely complicated the morning commute, as blowing snow and icy roads created hazardous driving conditions throughout the Asheville area. Some areas saw rapid snow accumulation and slick surfaces, leading to several reported traffic incidents.

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Tea-leaf spill causes multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan, kills 1

SANO, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo -Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows tea leaves scattered on a road in Sano in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 4, 2026. The tea leaves spilled from a moving truck on the road, causing drivers of vehicles behind it to lose control and leading to a multi-vehicle crash resulting in the death of one man. (Kyodo)

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US: Wind-Fueled Wildfire Forces Evacuations Near Broomfield-Boulder Line

A wildfire fueled by strong winds triggered evacuation orders on Monday afternoon, January 5, for neighborhoods near the Broomfield-Boulder county line, leading to the closure of Highway 287. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

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Tea-leaf spill causes multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan, kills 1

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows tea leaves scattered on a road in Sano in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 4, 2026. The tea leaves spilled from a moving truck on the road, causing drivers of vehicles behind it to lose control and leading to a multi-vehicle crash resulting in the death of one man.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A shopping street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

A shopkeeper uses a digital tablet behind the counter inside a store at the Neyshabur Gold Market in Neyshabur, Iran, on December 31, 2025. The Iranian Rial has fallen to record lows against the US dollar, leading many citizens to invest in gold as a safe asset to protect their savings from high inflation. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

Two women look at gold jewelry displayed in a shop window while people walk nearby on a street in Neyshabur, Iran, on December 31, 2025. The Iranian Rial has fallen to record lows against the US dollar, leading many citizens to invest in gold as a safe asset to protect their savings from high inflation. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

A customer points to a piece of gold jewelry through the shop window to guide the shopkeeper inside at the Neyshabur Gold Market in Neyshabur, Iran, on December 31, 2025. The Iranian Rial has fallen to record lows against the US dollar, leading many citizens to invest in gold as a safe asset to protect their savings from high inflation. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

A shopkeeper checks his mobile phone inside a jewelry store at the Neyshabur Gold Market in Neyshabur, Iran, on December 31, 2025. The Iranian Rial has fallen to record lows against the US dollar, leading many citizens to invest in gold as a safe asset to protect their savings from high inflation. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

A view shows gold jewelry displayed in a shop window at the Neyshabur Gold Market in Neyshabur, Iran, on December 31, 2025. The Iranian Rial has fallen to record lows against the US dollar, leading many citizens to invest in gold as a safe asset to protect their savings from high inflation. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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