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People visit 22nd Zigong lantern show in Sichuan
2016-01-22 13:45 | Xinhua | Editor:Li Yan

As one of China's Historical and Cultural Cities, Zigong is called "Lantern Town of the South Kingdom". Zigong Lantern Festival is one of the largest folk cultural activities in China and generally lasts around a month. This festival attracts people from China and around the world.

People visit the 22nd Zigong lantern show in Zigong City, the so called "Lantern Town" in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 21, 2016. The lantern show began on Thursday evening, displaying 128 large-scale and medium-sized lanterns.

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8th China Int'l Exhibition on Police Equipment Kicks off in Beijing



People visit the 8th China International Exhibition on Police Equipment in Beijing, capital of China, May 17, 2016. The four-day exhibition kicked off at China National Convention Center in Beijing Tuesday. [Photo: Xinhua]



People visit the 8th China International Exhibition on Police Equipment in Beijing, capital of China, May 17, 2016. The four-day exhibition kicked off at China National Convention Center in Beijing Tuesday. [Photo: Xinhua]



People visit the 8th China International Exhibition on Police Equipment in Beijing, capital of China, May 17, 2016. The four-day exhibition kicked off at China National Convention Center in Beijing Tuesday. [Photo: Xinhua]



People visit the 8th China International Exhibition on Police Equipment in Beijing, capital of China, May 17, 2016. The four-day exhibition kicked off at China National Convention Center in Beijing Tuesday. [Photo: Xinhua]
 
Highlights of 13th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning
Source: Xinhua | 2016-09-13

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A staff member shows a mechanical hand during the 13th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2016. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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Visitors view electric vehicles during the 13th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2016. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

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Visitors view electric vehicles during the 13th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2016. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

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A visitor views 3D printed products during the 13th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2016. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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A staff members shows a fire robot with remote controller during the 13th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2016. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)

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Visitors view an electric car during the 13th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2016. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

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A visitor views a train model during the 13th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2016. (Xinhua/Cheng Li)
 
Chinese leaders hail Canton Fair's role in opening-up
2016-10-16 08:59 | Xinhua | Editor: Huang Mingrui

Chinese leaders on Saturday lauded the role that the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, played in the country's opening-up.

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 120th fair, which began Saturday in Guangzhou, in the southern province of Guangdong.

In the letter, Xi said that the fair's 60-year history was marked by its service to the country's reform and opening-up, modernization and enterprises both at home and abroad.

Under the new circumstances, the fair should make new and greater contributions to the open economy of China and the rest of the world, said Xi.

Xi stressed the fair should innovate its mechanism and business model to facilitate win-win cooperation and common development for all participants.

He also noted the event should strengthen its role as a platform of opening-up for enhanced utilization of markets and resources at home and abroad.

In a written instruction, Premier Li Keqiang said the fair had been a window for China's opening-up and an important platform for Chinese firms to enter the global market.

Li urged the fair to deepen reform and innovation to support efforts of elevating China's opening-up to the next level.

The fair should better help enterprises in market exploration and brand building, while helping to optimize the structure of China's foreign trade, Li noted.

The fair, held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou City, is China's largest.

Some 24,500 enterprises are present at the ongoing 120th fair, which will conclude on Nov. 4.

The fair boasts export deals worth 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars and the participation of over 7.6 million overseas buyers in the past 60 years, its organizer China Foreign Trade Center said.
 
120th China Import and Export Fair opens in Guangzhou
2016-10-16 10:07 | Xinhua | Editor:Huang Mingrui

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People choose radios during the 120th China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2016. A total of 24,553 enterprises from home and abroad participated in the fair which kicked off here Saturday. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)


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People choose sanitary products during the 120th China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2016. A total of 24,553 enterprises from home and abroad participated in the fair which kicked off here Saturday. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)


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People choose mechanical equipments during the 120th China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2016. A total of 24,553 enterprises from home and abroad participated in the fair which kicked off here Saturday. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)


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Photo taken on Oct. 15, 2016 shows the 120th China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. A total of 24,553 enterprises from home and abroad participated in the fair which kicked off here Saturday. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)
 
4th Oceanology International China kicks off in Shanghai

The fourth Oceanology International China kicked off on Wednesday. Exhibitors from some 20 countries and regions brought their state-of-the-art technologies and products to the expo.

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An exhibitor introduces a remote control submarine during the fourth Oceanology International China in Shanghai, East China, Nov 9, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

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A marine robot is displayed during the fourth Oceanology International China in Shanghai, East China, Nov 9, 2016.[Photo/Xinhua]

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Visitors watch a marine robot working under the water during the fourth Oceanology International China in Shanghai, East China, Nov 9, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

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A French exhibitor (L)introduces a versatile ship during the fourth Oceanology International China in Shanghai, East China, Nov 9, 2016. The fourth Oceanology International China kicked off on Wednesday. Exhibitors from some 20 countries and regions brought their state-of-the-art technologies and products to the expo. [Photo/Xinhua]
 
29th Snow sculpture expo to be held in Harbin
2016-12-07 14:12 | CCTV.com | Editor: Li Yan

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A stunning display of sculptures will be unveiled to tens of thousands of tourists visiting from all across the globe.

Do you want to build a snowman? Elsa didn't want to, but that's not necessarily the case for sculptors at the China Harbin International Snow Sculpture Art Expo. A stunning display of sculptures will be unveiled to tens of thousands of tourists visiting from all across the globe. And this year, the snow sculptors are stepping up their game - or should I say, packing in more snow.

Harbin's 29th snow sculpture exposition is to be held at Sun Island. This year's exhibition is themed "Winter and Love."

A total of 120,000 cubic meters of snow will be used for snow sculptures in five scenic areas, covering around 600,000 square meters.

There will be five exhibition areas at the expo, including a scenic area at the expo center, display areas for snow sculptures, competition areas for carving sculptures, display areas for snow landscape architecture, and a main display area for the biggest snow sculpture.

The sculpture will be 103 meters long, 14 meters wide, and 31 meters high, with 40,000 cubic meters of snow.

"It is a bust of a young girl, and it's going to be the largest snow portrait in the expo's history. We have nearly 100 artisans working around the clock to do the job. We can complete the project by as early as December 20th," said Zhang Ningge, sculptor.

If the weather conditions permit, the 29th edition of the expo will open ahead of time on December 20th. In the following weeks, the sculptors will pay close attention to construction, in order to show the unique snow sculpture culture of Harbin as soon as possible.
 
4th Dingsheng Royal Lantern Fair delights Chengde
2016-12-27 08:30 | chinadaily.com.cn | Editor:Li Yan

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2017 marks the Year of the Rooster. The picture shows a huge rooster standing in the center, surrounded by the other 11 animals of the Chinese zodiac. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)


"Red in Chengde, Lucky in Hebei" is the theme of the 4th Dingsheng Royal Lantern Fair, which kicked off Saturday in Chengde in North China's Hebei Province.

Consisting of a lantern show, folk performances, demonstrations of traditional Chinese folk handicrafts and local dialects, the fair centers on "Fu" culture this year. The character Fu means fortune or good luck in Chinese culture. A '"mounted" Fu seen at the entrance to many Chinese homes worldwide is a widespread Chinese tradition associated with Chinese New Year.

The characters are generally printed on a square piece of paper or stitched on fabric. The practice is universal among Chinese people, regardless of socioeconomic status, and dates to at least the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279). With an investment of 30 million yuan ($4.32 million), more than 60 groups of lanterns are illuminated during the festival.

Visitors can wander along the 1,200-meter-long street hung with interesting lanterns in various shapes and sizes on both sides.

This lantern festival, which ends February 18, is a traditional celebration to welcome Chinese New Year.

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A cartoon-themed lantern is shown to the public. This lantern festival, which ends Feb. 18, is a traditional celebration to welcome Chinese New Year. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)


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A New Year-themed lantern features a bowl of dumplings, a happy little boy holding a giant lollipop and the Fu character for good luck. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)


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A New Year-themed lantern is shown to the public. This lantern festival, which ends Feb. 18, is a traditional celebration to welcome Chinese New Year. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)


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A Fu-themed lantern is shown to the public.This lantern festival, which ends Feb. 18, is a traditional celebration to welcome Chinese New Year. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)


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The picture shows a long row of lanterns. This lantern festival, which ends Feb. 18, is a traditional celebration to welcome Chinese New Year. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)


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A Lord Rabbit-themed lantern is shown to the public. According to legend, Lord Rabbit, also known as Jade Rabbit, is a symbol of health and was sent down by the goddess of the moon, Chang'e, to help Beijing survive a deadly plague over 500 years ago. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)


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Lights of various shapes and sizes are shown to the public. This lantern festival, which ends Feb. 18, is a traditional celebration to welcome Chinese New Year. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
 
1st Central China Int'l Ceramics Biennale held in China's Henan
2017-01-03 13:10 | Xinhua | Editor:Xu Shanshan

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Citizens visit the 1st Central China International Ceramics Biennale at the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 2, 2017. (Xinhua/Li Bo)


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Citizens visit the 1st Central China International Ceramics Biennale at the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 2, 2017. (Xinhua/Li Bo)
 
The 20th Animation, Comics and Game Expo kicks off in Beijing
Source: Globaltimes.cn | Published: 2016/12/31 19:11:57

The 20th Animation, Comics and Game Expo, the largest of its kind in North China, kicked off at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on December 31, 2016. Thousands of products representing the latest in animation, comics and games will be on sale at the event, where guests will also have the chance to enjoy cosplay shows, 2-D celebrity fan meetings, and other entertaining activities.


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The 33rd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival

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Don't forget your scarf! The 'world's largest winter festival' opens in China as visitors queue in extreme temperatures as low as -23 degrees
  • Harbin International Snow and Ice festival opened to members of the public on January 4
  • The festival in its 33rd year is expected to remain open for around 100 days in 'the city of ice'
  • Lowest temperatures in the northern Chinese city are around -23 degrees Celsius at the moment
By SOPHIE WILLIAMS FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 00:56 +11:00, 6 January 2017 | UPDATED: 01:33 +11:00, 6 January 2017

A spectacular ice festival has kicked off in the northern Chinese city of Harbin.

Over 100,000 people a day are expected to visit this year's Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, often described as 'the world's largest winter festival', which is open for around 100 days of the year, reports the People's Daily Online.

Harbin's best ice and snow carvers have been putting the finishing touches to their work during a month soft opening and now the grand festival has opened to the public on January 4.

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Visitors queued up to enter a castle-like structure at this year's 33rd Harbin International Snow and Ice festival on December 31 during the trial operation.

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Bright lights: Night time view of ice sculptures lit up on December 26 during the trial operation of the 33rd Harbin Ice Festival which officially kicked off on January 4

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A lot of tears and hard work: Visitors viewed a 114 feet sculpture on display at this year's festival on January 5


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Ice sculptures made up a large part of the festival in northern China which lasts on average 100 days


Harbin, known as the 'city of ice', is located in northern China where temperatures often hit record lows.

On January 4, the day of the festival's grand opening, visitors braved temperatures as low as -23 degrees to visit the neon-lit ice castles and sculptures.

Today, the lowest temperature of Harbin was -22 degrees, according to China's National Meteorological Centre. Next Tuesday, the lowest temperature is expected to be -27 degrees.

The festival in its 33rd year, showcases the region's tradition of snow and ice carvings.

Each year the event has a theme with this year's theme being deemed 'Pearl of Ice'.

The sculptures are made by both local and international designers who use ice carved from the nearby river before installing lights inside them.

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A clever way of using ice: The sculptures are made from blocks of ice carved from a nearby river in the city

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A range of designs: Sculptures on display this year include animals and cartoon characters along with world monuments

Sculptures on display this year include animals and cartoon characters along with world monuments.

And in traditional Harbin style, there is also a 1,115-foot-long slide for visitors to experience.

During the festival, there will also be high-level international ice and snow art events along with an ice and snow culture festival.

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Almost ready: On January 3, pictures emerged of contestants adding the finishing touches to their sculptures

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Ice sculptures were seen during the festival in Harbin, capital of northern China's Heilongjiang province, on January 3


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The 33rd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival will take place from January 5, 2017 to February 25, 2017.
Spectacular and diverse ice artworks are showcased, attracting millions of visitors every year.

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The Harbin Ice & Snow Festival organisers know how to promote their festival.

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Group wedding ceremony held during Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
2017-01-07 10:13 | Xinhua | Editor:Wang Fan

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Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding ceremony in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 6, 2017. A toal of 18 couples from home and abroad took part in the group wedding, as a part of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. (Xinhua/Wang Kai)


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Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding ceremony in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 6, 2017. A toal of 18 couples from home and abroad took part in the group wedding, as a part of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. (Xinhua/Wang Kai)
 
The 33rd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - video

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Breathtaking! Aerial view of world's biggest ice sculpture festival

New China TV
Published on Dec 28, 2016

Aerial view of Harbin Ice and Snow World, by far the world's biggest ice sculpture festival.

(47 sec video)

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Frozen fantasy in China's northeastern city of Harbin attracts thousands of tourists

CGTN

Published on Dec 25, 2016

Every winter, the city of Harbin in northeast China holds its world-famous International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. During this time, the city becomes an "ice wonderland". Tourists can visit fantastic theme parks and take part in many interesting winter activities and sports.

(Length: 2:37 video)
 
Aha. Besides Harbin, Inner Mongolia is also competing for tourists.
This one is also a yearly festival.


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Ice and Snow Lantern Fair held in Inner Mongolia
(Xinhua) 15:14, January 07, 2017


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Tourists visit the Ice and Snow Lantern Fair in Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jan. 6, 2017. (Xinhua/Jia Lijun)


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Tourists visit the Ice and Snow Lantern Fair in Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jan. 6, 2017. (Xinhua/Jia Lijun)


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Tourists visit the Ice and Snow Lantern Fair in Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jan. 6, 2017. (Xinhua/Jia Lijun)


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Tourists enjoy themselves at the Ice and Snow Lantern Fair in Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jan. 6, 2017. (Xinhua/Jia Lijun)


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Tourists visit the Ice and Snow Lantern Fair in Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jan. 6, 2017. (Xinhua/Jia Lijun)
 
8th Winter Agriculture Expo and Trade Fair held in Changchun
2017-01-18 15:40 | Xinhua | Editor:Xu Shanshan

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Visitors view houseplants during the 8th Winter Agriculture Expo and Trade Fair on Spring Festival at the Agri-Expo Garden in Changchun, capital city of northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 18, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

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A foreign visitor enjoys tulips during the 8th Winter Agriculture Expo and Trade Fair on Spring Festival at the Agri-Expo Garden in Changchun, capital city of northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 18, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)


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A craftswoman sells handcraft products during the 8th Winter Agriculture Expo and Trade Fair on Spring Festival at the Agri-Expo Garden in Changchun, capital city of northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 18, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)


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Visitors take photos at a greenhouse during the 8th Winter Agriculture Expo and Trade Fair on Spring Festival at the Agri-Expo Garden in Changchun, capital city of northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 18, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)


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People shop during the 8th Winter Agriculture Expo and Trade Fair on Spring Festival at the Agri-Expo Garden in Changchun, capital city of northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 18, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)
 

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