On dark winter nights, bright lights shine through at Harbin's Ice and Snow World, the city's most iconic winter attraction which opened on Dec 17. This year's ice sculptures here showcase a dazzling blend of historical and contemporary marvels from around the globe. With the ice and snow tourism season in full swing, Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, continues to attract a growing number of visitors due to its diverse winter activities, expanding attractions and local hospitality.
Photos show protests held in multiple countries over the U.S. attacks on Venezuela.
China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days.
Photos show celebrations held across China on the first day of 2026.
A grand national flag-raising ceremony is held at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 1, 2026.
Xinhua pictures of the year 2025: Leading China
Look at this adorable sight at Beijing's Yuanmingyuan Park! A black swan couple and five fluffy cygnets enjoy peaceful moment, dipping and gliding through the calm lake.
Various lantern decorations are displayed in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province to celebrate the upcoming New Year.
On December 31, 2025, at a rural pastry workshop in Changzhou, Jiangsu, villagers prepared traditional rice cakes to welcome the New Year. The pastries were shaped not only with auspicious symbols such as ingots, peaches of longevity, and persimmons but also featured festive greetings like 'Happy New Year' and 'Wishing you abundance every year', adding joy to the arrival of 2026.
Photos show various activities held across China to celebrate the upcoming new year.
