Tourists have fun at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 23, 2025. Harbin has emerged as one of the country's top winter travel destinations, attracting visitors from around the globe.

Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big mystery of human evolution. Their proposal is sparking debate in the scientific community.

Tourists have fun at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin capital of northeast China Heilongjiang Province Jan 23

A tourist in costume poses for photos near the St Sophia Cathedral in Harbin capital of northeast China Heilongjia

BEIJING - China on Friday unveiled a 257-member delegation, including 170 athletes, for the upcoming Harbin Asian Winter Games from Feb 7 to 14. Comprising 85 men and 85 women, the squad is headlined by six Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic champions: Gu Ailing, Xu Mengtao, Qi Guangpu, Gao Tingyu, Fan Kexin and Liu Shaoang.

Harbin, the "ice city" in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, has seen a significant increase in foreign tourists following the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, according to the city's airport.

South Korean athletes competing in the upcoming Asian Winter Games held their delegation launch ceremony in Seoul on Friday, vowing to make the country proud with their performances on ice and snow. The Chinese city of Harbin will host the ninth edition of the Asian Winter Games from Feb.

China on Friday unveiled a 257-member delegation, including 170 athletes, for the upcoming Harbin Asian Winter Games from February 7 to 14. Comprising 85 men and 85 women, the squad is headlined by six Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic champions: Gu Ailing, Xu Mengtao, Qi Guangpu, Gao Tingyu, Fan Kexin and Liu Shaoang.

China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support their elders.

A colorectal cancer (CRC) screening public health initiative launched in Harbin, China has attracted about 830,000 participants for registration. The project utilizes fecal DNA methylation testing technology from BGI Genomics to identify at-risk individuals.

Along with establishing the new base, China Eastern also unveiled on Thursday its headquarters to support the upcoming 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games, which is scheduled to start in Harbin, the capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang province on February 7.

The flame for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit at the Sun Island Scenic Area here on Monday, with 18 days to go before the opening of the Games.