Heavy snow has gripped many parts of northeast China, prompting local authorities to take emergency response measures to ensure public safety.
An unexpected snow battered the Changbai Mountain Protection and Development Zone, a world-class tourism destination with rich natural resources, in northeast China's Jilin Province on Sunday.
The Changbai Mountain Scenic Area was closed and guided tourists to neighboring sites not hit by the snow.
Local authorities already issued warnings and carried out inspections to identify and eliminate potential hazards in advance.
Personnel and vehicles were swiftly dispatched to clear snow on the roads to restore the normal traffic. All passenger transport operations that should be halted were suspended as part of emergency response measures.
Local traffic police made up plans to ease congestion and ensure smooth traffic on road sections prone to accidents, striving to rescue stranded individuals and vehicles.
Meanwhile, many places in Liaoning Province also experienced snow from Friday to Sunday, with average precipitation exceeding 30 millimeters, according to the local meteorological department.
In Shenyang, the provincial capital, the melted snow made roads wet and caused water logging in some areas.
In response, the local authorities have taken measures to minimize the impacts of snow. The meteorological department said it would continue to monitor changes of weather and warned the public to take precautions when traveling.
Heavy snow hits Jilin, Liaoning
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday stressed making solid progress in government work in 2026 and striving to make new contributions to advancing Chinese modernization.
Chairing the 11th plenary meeting of the State Council, Li said that the State Council and government departments must maintain strategic resolve, act more proactively, and take decisive, rapid and effective actions to fully implement the decisions and plans of the Communist Party of China Central Committee with higher standards.
To achieve higher standards, it is necessary to firmly seize the initiative in development, consistently strengthen the foundation for development and enhance economic resilience, and make persistent efforts to deliver solid results and breakthroughs, according to Li.
He underlined the full implementation of key tasks this year and during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), including further building a unified national market, promoting the expansion and upgrading of the service sector, and accelerating the development of a new generation of smart manufacturing.
Efforts should be made to advance major infrastructure networks, further invest in people and improve their well-being, and effectively respond to external shocks and challenges under the new circumstances, he said.
The premier also emphasized the need to conduct thorough education on fostering and practicing a correct understanding of governance performance and to integrate this education with the execution of government duties.
Chinese premier urges solid progress in government work in 2026
Chinese premier urges solid progress in government work in 2026
