Group 1: Short Track Speed Skating School - The first twelve-year integrated short track speed skating school in China is set to open in September 2025 in Qitaihe, Heilongjiang, aiming to nurture talent in the sport [1] - The school has started its first enrollment in June 2025, attracting 216 students from various provinces, including Shanxi, Jilin, and Ningxia, who will receive a combined education and training program [2] - The school employs a dual approach of cultural education and professional training, with students participating in both academic classes and ice training sessions [4][6] Group 2: Ice and Snow Equipment Innovation - Companies in Harbin, Heilongjiang, are collaborating to upgrade skiing equipment, focusing on precision and digitalization in training [7] - A new intelligent ski simulator has been developed, which uses a helmet and base station to provide real-time feedback on the skier's movements, enhancing skill acquisition [9] - Recent innovations include a new material ski board designed for freestyle aerial tricks, which offers stability and adaptability for athletes [11][15] - The new ski board has been tested and is now being used by the Chinese freestyle skiing aerial team during training [17] Group 3: Industry Growth and Economic Impact - Harbin is systematically promoting the development of the ice and snow equipment manufacturing industry, focusing on five key industrial chains and four industrial clusters [19] - The city has established a comprehensive ice and snow sports equipment system, including ice skates, snowboards, and curling equipment, with significant revenue growth reported [19]