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.

Ancient Chinese fossils may belong to a new human species, Homo juluensis, with large brain sizes, challenging traditional evolutionary theories and shedding light on humanity's complex origins, scientists suggest.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BEIRUT -- Lebanon's winter sports athletes expressed their great excitement about competing in the 2025 Asian Winter Games from February 7 to 14 in Harbin, China. "I have a feeling it will be exciting and an awesome experience," said cross-country skier Karen Succar, 17.

With two weeks to go before the 9th Asian Winter Games open in Harbin, Heilongjiang province on Feb 7, the host delegation has vowed to go all out to compete for the best possible athletic results in all 64 medal events at the sporting gala, relying on a blend of youth and experience along with its balanced prowess in ice and snow sports.