The Harbin International Ice and Snow Economy Expo 2026 opened on January 6 in Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, showcasing cutting-edge achievements of the ice-and-snow industry. Held at the Harbin International Conference and Exhibition Center, the three-day expo features a series of exhibitions and trade activities focused on key sectors of the ice and snow economy. The inaugural expo has drawn diplomats, city representatives, business leaders and experts from more than 20 countries and regions to discuss emerging opportunities in the global ice and snow economy. Heikki Kontiosalo, deputy speaker of the city council of Rovaniemi in Finland, is impressed by China's evolving winter equipment. At the opening ceremony, eight institutions related to the ice and snow economy were officially launched, including research laboratories, industry-education alliances and international academic platforms.

Source: International New York Times January 07, 2026 21:44 UTC