Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Harbin Ice and Snow Economy Research Center aims to promote high-quality development in the ice and snow economy through policy research, industry analysis, academic studies, and financial innovation [3][4]. Group 1: Establishment and Purpose - The Harbin Ice and Snow Economy Research Center was officially unveiled at the first Harbin International Ice and Snow Economy Expo on January 6 [1]. - The center is jointly initiated by Harbin Bank, Harbin Institute of Technology's School of Economics and Management, Beijing Wanda Cultural Tourism Planning and Design Institute, Harbin Cultural Tourism Planning Institute, and CITIC Securities [3]. - The center focuses on enhancing collaboration among industry, academia, and research to create a closed-loop system for policy research, results transformation, and decision-making reference [3]. Group 2: Research and Development Focus - The center released the "Financial Support for High-Quality Development of the Ice and Snow Economy Research Planning Outline," addressing industry characteristics such as seasonal fluctuations, long comprehensive return cycles, and strong correlations with operational and climate risks [3]. - Key areas of focus include innovative financing products tailored to industry cycles, integrated personal consumption credit and payment innovations, optimization of operating loans for small and medium-sized enterprises in the ice and snow industry, and guidance for capital market financing and listings for ice and snow enterprises [3]. Group 3: Future Directions - The center aims to foster collaboration in policy research, industry insights, and financial innovation, continuously building a cross-disciplinary cooperation platform [4]. - The goal is to facilitate the transformation of research outcomes and the cultivation of professional talent, providing robust intellectual support and financial momentum for the long-term development of the ice and snow industry [4].

中新网沈阳1月6日电 (记者 赵桂华)数九寒天，游客身穿泳装，乘坐雪圈，从高空穿过120米长的雪滑 梯，风驰电掣间滑入雾气缭绕的温泉里；在168米长的天际无边泳池里，人们沉浸式享受户外冬泳的酣 畅与浪漫……1月6日，沈阳市第三届冰雪温泉文化嘉年华在沈北新区清河半岛冰雪户外戏雪区启幕，新 增的三大网红项目惊艳亮相，吸引各地游客争相体验冬季沈阳特有的魅力。 据了解，本届嘉年华在往届基础上全面升级，打造了近10万平方米的冰雪游乐区域，集合百余项游乐设 施，涵盖了30余项特色冰雪项目。 尤为值得一提的是，今年新增了521米直落蒲河的旋转冰滑梯、长168米的室外湖景无边泳池、长120米 的泳装雪滑梯3大网红项目，同时升级了冰川温泉泡池、"铁锅炖自己"等热门打卡地，为游客带来"冰火 两重天"的沉浸式体验，尽享高空滑冰的刺激和浪漫。 来自北京的游客王女士体验完120米泳装雪滑梯，惊喜之情溢于言表："穿泳装，架着雪圈，飞驰而下滑 入温泉，第一次体验这种感觉，太奇妙了！" 沈北新区区委常委、宣传部长马晓齐现场推介了沈北冬季旅游的特色资源与发展成果，强调沈北新区正 立足全域生态文旅示范区定位，深挖"冰雪+温泉"核心资源优势，整合 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, which has been held for 42 years, is a significant cultural phenomenon that showcases the city's rich ice and snow resources, becoming a vital driver for high-quality development in the region [62][64]. Group 1: Festival Overview - The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival has commenced, inviting global tourists to experience the unique charm of the "fairy tale ice city" [62]. - The festival has evolved beyond its original purpose, becoming a cultural symbol and a spiritual totem for the city [64]. Group 2: Cultural Significance - The festival highlights that true beauty comes not only from nature's creations but also from the love and creativity of generations [66]. - The ice sculptures and snow art created during the festival leave a lasting impression on the city, representing a unique cultural identity and romantic spirit inherent to Harbin [68]. Group 3: Artistic Expression - The ice blocks harvested from the Songhua River are described as crystal-clear, symbolizing the artistic transformation of cold materials into soulful creations [21][19]. - The festival features intricate ice sculptures illuminated by colorful lights, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that captivates visitors [24][26].

这是1月5日拍摄的哈尔滨冰雪大世界烟花秀（无人机照片）。新华社记者 王松 摄 哈尔滨观光国际旅行社总经理郭春光对"南客北上"的新趋势感受颇深。他介绍，冰雪游在泰国非常受欢迎，近年来东南亚游客增长显著。 2025年曼谷直飞哈尔滨的包机开通，他所在的旅行社这个冰雪季预计接待3000多名泰国游客。 在哈尔滨街头，像萨米、帕芭瓦这样的外国游客数量与日俱增。随着中国免签"朋友圈"持续扩大，跨境旅行变得前所未有的便捷。 新华社哈尔滨1月6日电 题：冰雪旅游让世界看见冬季"酷中国" 新华社记者杨思琪、沈易瑾 在位于松花江北岸的哈尔滨冰雪大世界，不同语言的赞叹声驱散着零下20多摄氏度的寒意，来自世界各地的旅行者在冰建群间流连忘返。这 座有着"世界冰雪旅游卓越城市"美誉的中国北方城市，正以开放姿态，向全球展示其独特魅力。 今年冰雪大世界园区面积扩大至120万平方米，成为历史上规模最大的一届。5日发布的《中国冰雪旅游发展报告（2026）》预计，2025至 2026年冰雪季，中国冰雪休闲旅游人数将达到3.6亿人次，收入将达到4500亿元。这一庞大的市场也引来了全球游客和城市治理者的目光。 几天前，在美国有线电视新闻网的跨年直播中， ...

赛事赋能，"流量"汇聚，"留 （来源：六安新闻网） 转自：六安新闻网 冰雪运动如同一把火，点燃了冬日的热情，让滑雪场成为了炙手可热的打卡胜地。在这股热潮中，山东 南山国际滑雪场脱颖而出，它究竟打出了怎样的"组合拳"，让"冷资源"释放出"热动能"，让我们尽情体 验冬日冰雪运动的快乐呢？ 量"扎根 山东南山国际滑雪场是中国500强企业南山控股匠心打造的冬日旅游新坐标，现已全面开放，迎接八方 游客。滑雪场位于素有"雪窝"之称的山东烟台，坐落于秀美山川之间，凭借气候、山道等得天独厚的优 势，已然成为周边市民和滑雪爱好者冬日出游的热门新选择。 滑雪场占地约28万平方米，精心打造了6条涵盖初级、中级和高级不同难度级别的雪道，配合4条魔毯和 1条索道缆车系统，更有2万平米的儿童嬉雪区，极大地激活了全年龄段市场。无论是寻求刺激的滑雪高 手，还是零基础的滑雪"小白"，都能在这里体验到滑雪的乐趣，更为全家人一起出行打造了一片理想的 运动天地。 赛事赋能，"流量"汇聚，"留 量"扎根 冰雪经济的热度，不仅体现在大众对冰雪运动的广泛参与，更闪耀于专业赛事的激烈角逐。山东南山国 际滑雪场凭借其一流的硬件设施和专业的运营团队，已成功举办 ...

中新网黑龙江新闻1月5日电(张洁)1月5日，第42届哈尔滨国际冰雪节如约而至。在冰雪资源加速转化为 发展动能的时代坐标上，高校融入冰雪文旅体系、服务区域振兴，路径日益清晰。扎根龙江黑土地，服 务地方发展，黑龙江工商学院坚持"跳出教育看教育、立足全局办教育"，办学坐标主动对准冰雪产业 链、对接城市发展最前沿。亚冬会志愿者徽章从创意到落地，凝结师生心血；亚布力雪场成为实景课 堂，风雪之中练就真本领；国际学生走进雪乡研学，以青年视角讲述真实可感的中国冰雪故事；不畏严 寒、协同作战，承办雪乡跨年晚会迎接更有意义的2026年；冰雪大世界里，青年志愿者热情服务，"淘 学企鹅"走进校园引发广泛关注……围绕"文化塑形、实践砺能、开放传播、志愿增温"主线，学校以设 计赋能品牌塑造、课程群培育应用型人才、国际交流提升传播声量、精细服务优化发展环境，在龙江冰 雪经济加速发展的关键阶段，交出了一份服务地方发展的实践答卷。 文化铸魂，"设计力"激荡产业新动能 冰雪经济往前走，文化品牌是"硬支撑"。哈尔滨亚冬会是展示国家形象、城市气质的重要窗口。学校立 足学科专业和人才优势，贯通创意设计、标准研究与成果转化，服务赛事的同时，为城市品牌建 ...

Group 1 - The 2026 Harbin International Ice and Snow Economy Expo has officially opened, focusing on the development of the ice and snow industry and aiming to create a high-quality development blueprint for the ice and snow economy [1][3] - The theme of the expo is "Ice Chain World, Snow Dance Future - New Momentum, New Link, New Ecology," emphasizing the comprehensive development of the ice and snow sports, culture, equipment, and tourism industries [3][4] - Harbin Bank is actively participating in the expo to align with national and local ice and snow economic development strategies, showcasing its commitment to local economic growth [4][5] Group 2 - Harbin Bank has developed a comprehensive financial service system tailored for the ice and snow industry, including specialized credit support products such as "Scenic Area Loans" and "Ice and Snow Cultural Tourism Loans" [4] - The bank is collaborating with nine major internet platforms to create ten promotional activities that enhance the ice and snow consumption ecosystem and improve the payment experience for tourists and merchants [4][5] - A new "Harbin Ice and Snow Economy Research Center" has been established to integrate industry, academia, and research, focusing on policy research and financial innovation in the ice and snow economy [5][7] Group 3 - On the opening day, Harbin Bank signed strategic cooperation agreements with leading companies in various sectors, indicating a deep integration of finance and the ice and snow industry [7] - The bank aims to be an "enabler" for industry growth and a "companion" for enterprise development, promoting the linkage between technology, industry, and finance [7] - Harbin Bank plans to continue optimizing its specialized products and services while strengthening collaboration with the Ice and Snow Economy Research Center to support the healthy development of the industry chain [7]

Core Viewpoint - The 2026 Harbin International Ice and Snow Economic Expo highlights the integration of methanol hydrogen technology with the ice and snow economy, showcasing the potential for green development in Heilongjiang province [1][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - Geely Holding Group has been a strategic partner in Heilongjiang for 16 years, with a history of collaboration dating back to the establishment of the Volvo project in Daqing in 2010 [3]. - The signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement in 2023 marks a new chapter in the partnership, emphasizing mutual growth [3]. - Geely has established a dual development layout in Heilongjiang, particularly in the green methanol economy, leveraging the province's industrial advantages and manufacturing foundation [3]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - Geely's methanol hydrogen technology addresses the challenges faced by pure electric vehicles in cold northern climates, with a methanol fuel freezing point of -97.6°C, ensuring stable operation in extreme conditions [4]. - Over 3,000 methanol hydrogen electric vehicles have been deployed in Heilongjiang, with 350 participating in the Harbin Winter Asian Games [4]. - The first green methanol racing car has successfully completed winter testing on the Songhua River, demonstrating the reliability and superiority of methanol hydrogen power in icy environments [4]. Group 3: Industry Development - The methanol hydrogen electric technology is expanding beyond road transport to include shipping, mining machinery, and engineering equipment, indicating a broadening of its application [6]. - The first methanol hydrogen electric dual-use ship, "Yuanchun 001," successfully launched in 2025, marking a significant breakthrough in the shipping sector [6]. - More than 900 methanol refueling stations have been established nationwide, with projections to reach 4,000 by the end of 2027, facilitating convenient access to methanol fuel [6]. Group 4: Policy and Future Outlook - Over 70 supportive policies have been introduced by national ministries and local governments to promote the methanol industry, with direct investments supporting green methanol production projects [6]. - The methanol hydrogen industry is poised to become a trillion-level emerging industry, driven by favorable policies and infrastructure development [6]. - Geely is committed to enhancing strategic cooperation with Heilongjiang, aiming to drive the integration of green energy and the ice and snow industry for high-quality economic development [7].

Core Insights - The 2026 Harbin International Ice and Snow Economic Expo opened, showcasing Harbin's development in the ice and snow industry, which impressed Canadian officials [1][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The expo is themed "Ice Chain World, Snow Dance Future - New Momentum, New Link, New Ecology" and covers over 20,000 square meters, attracting nearly 300 renowned enterprises from countries including China, Switzerland, Canada, France, and Belgium [1][3]. - The event features one central exhibition area and six thematic areas, encompassing the entire ice and snow industry chain, including sports, culture, equipment, tourism, services, cooperation, and education [3][5]. Group 2: Exhibitors and Innovations - Leading companies such as Bombardier and Xugong showcased cutting-edge products, including smart ice sculpture robots and industrial-grade snow removal machines, highlighting the integration of technology and green concepts in the ice and snow industry [3][5]. Group 3: Institutional Developments and Collaborations - Eight ice and snow economic-related institutions were inaugurated, and seven key projects were signed, focusing on areas like equipment manufacturing, tourism development, and financial credit, which will support the upgrade of the entire ice and snow industry chain [5][6]. - The establishment of institutions like the Heilongjiang Provincial Ice and Snow Travel Science and Cold Industry Development Key Laboratory aims to enhance the integration of government, industry, academia, research, and application [5]. Group 4: International Cooperation - The city of Rovaniemi, Finland, as the guest city, showcased its rich experience in ice and snow culture, tourism, and sports, emphasizing the collaboration between Rovaniemi and Harbin [5][6]. - The expo serves as a significant bridge for global ice and snow industry resource integration, helping Harbin expand its international outreach and leverage its cold resources for economic benefits [7].

Group 1 - The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, established in 1985, is the first international festival in China focused on ice and snow activities, featuring over 20 large-scale events and more than 200 cultural activities to cater to diverse visitor experiences [1][2] - The 42nd China Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened on January 5, with various ice and snow activities gaining popularity this season [2] - The 37th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition took place on January 2, with 76 artists from 12 countries participating, showcasing their works to visitors by January 4 [4] Group 2 - In Jiangsu, ski resorts have become a new favorite for winter tourism, attracting large crowds to both outdoor and indoor skiing venues [8][10] - A ski resort in Zhenjiang welcomed approximately 2,500 visitors on its opening day, January 3, with long queues for equipment rentals [11] - The indoor ski resort in Suzhou remains busy even in the evening, indicating a growing interest in skiing among southern visitors [10][13]