With the 9th Asian Winter Games in full swing in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, an assortment of official merchandise, ranging from pins and fridge magnets to the adorable Siberian tiger mascot figurines and plush toys, are selling like hotcakes.

With tourists flocking to Harbin in China’s Northeast to attend the Asian Winter Games, local taxi driver Xu Feng wanted to find an original way to celebrate.

Games 2025 in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, not only showcased world-class athletic talent but also became a stage for cultural exchanges, particularly offering a glimpse into the richness of Chinese intangible cultural heritage (ICH).

North Korea's state media reported Monday that the Asian Winter Games have opened in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, where three North Korean athletes are participating.

China's Chi Chunxue, Li Lei, Dinigeer Yilamujiang and Chen Lingshuang (from left to right) take photos after winning the Cross-Country Skiing women's 4x5km relay match at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Feb 12, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

On February 7, the 9th Asian Winter Games opened in Harbin, dubbed China's “Ice City”. To ensure the success of this largest winter sports event in As