Record smog in October shut down Harbin, a city of 11 million people in Northeast China. Officials blamed the poor air quality on increased coal consumption during the first days of winter heating, underscoring the urgency of implementing the State Council's recently announced action plan to address air pollution.
The seasonal Ice Palace Restaurant and Ice Bar at Shangri-La Hotel, Harbin is greeting guests.
In preparation for the opening of the Harbin-Dalian high-speed rail, Shenyang Railway Bureau has trained its crew on safety operations, service etiquette and emergency procedures.
The fourteenth Harbin Ice and Snow World started its test run on Dec 23 and will open formally on Jan 5, 2013, offering people some great entertainment.
Staff members demonstrate fish caught during a trial fishing in the run-up to a winter fishing festival on the frozen surface of Changling Lake, Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
The 24th China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair will feature a record number of countries and attendees, said Heilongjiang Vice-Governor Sun Yao.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC
Ministry of Science and Technology of the PRC
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the PRC
Ministry of Culture of the PRC
National Tourism Administration of the PRC
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
People’s Government of Liaoning province
China-Northeast Asia Expo (Expo Affairs Bureau of Jilin province)
Jilin Development and Reform Commission
Jilin Industry and Information Technology Dept
Jilin Science and Technology Dept
Jilin Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office
Jilin Economic and Technical Cooperation Bureau
Jilin Council for the Promotion of International Trade