They are impressed by the traditional culture embedded in Chinese ice sculptures, and we appreciate their creative designs," said Shi Lei, a participant in the competition. From the Ice Lantern ...

[Photo provided by Zhang Tao/Xinhua] At Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, veteran ice sculptor Zhang Hongyan is putting his finishing touches on 12 zodiac sculptures, ...

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the conviction of eight people for developing a spy network for China, and rejected appeals against the verdict. The High Court in August last year found them guilty ...

This year’s Taiwan Lantern Festival was celebrated in Taoyuan on Wednesday, amidst complaints that organizers failed to cover ...

which included an ice carving competition, outdoor games, family skating, snowy snowshoe trek, ice lantern walk and fireworks.

Zhaolin Park – OG ice lantern vibes This is where the whole ice lantern tradition began ... It brings in millions of visitors, boosts the local economy, and showcases Harbin’s unique mix of Chinese ...

09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping opened ... Joined by children holding ice lanterns, China's first Winter Olympic champion and short track speed skater Yang Yang, China's ...

"The opening with the ice lanterns stirred childhood memories, as ice lanterns are familiar to every Harbin resident, along with square paper-cutting and the ice harvesting chant," he said.

7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG ... and Sochi Winter Olympics speed skating champion Zhang Hong - joined by children holding ice lanterns, lit the ...

HARBIN, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The cauldron has been ignited at the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games on Friday night. Joined by children holding ice lanterns, China's first Winter Olympic ...