UN Tourism recognizes Harbin for leadership in ice and snow tourism

UN Tourism on Tuesday presented a certificate of recognition to the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin for its leadership and excellence in the development of ice and snow tourism.

The honorary title of "World Outstanding City for Ice and Snow Tourism" was conferred upon Harbin, the provincial capital of Heilongjiang, by UN Tourism at the 11th World Tourism Economic Forum Heilongjiang 2025 on Tuesday.

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Currently, Harbin is attracting a growing number of visitors from home and abroad with its winter tourism offerings.

Famed for a display of massive ice sculptures at the annual Ice and Snow World, the city is set to launch more than 100 theme events this year to boost its winter economy.

Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with the European Parliament's delegation for relations with China led by chair Engin Eroglu in Beijing on Wednesday.

Li, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with the European Union (EU) to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and pursue mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.

He said China stands ready to join hands with the EU to address global challenges, promote exchanges and cooperation among legislative bodies, effectively utilize communication mechanisms, and advance the sound and stable development of China-EU relations.

Eroglu said the EU stands ready to work with China to contribute to the development of EU-China relations.