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China's Ambitious Ice and Snow Economy Plan
China plans to significantly expand its ice and snow economy, aiming for a massive economic scale by 2030, driven by post-Olympics growth and various supportive measures.
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General Office Of The State CouncilGeneral Administration Of SportNational Development And Reform CommissionMinistry Of Culture And TourismMinistry Of Industry And Information Technology
Li JingPeng FuweiSong QihuiHao Lishun
- What are some specific policy highlights mentioned in the guidelines?
- Key measures include increasing the number of tickets for ice and snow events, establishing ice and snow sports schools, and providing financial support to relevant businesses through various financial products.
- What event spurred the initiative to expand the ice and snow economy?
- The success of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics fueled this initiative, showcasing the potential of ice and snow tourism, sports, and equipment manufacturing.
- What key measures will be implemented to boost the ice and snow economy?
- The plan involves improving infrastructure, promoting ice and snow sports, cultivating businesses in the sector, and enhancing international cooperation to achieve these goals.
- What is China's target scale for its ice and snow economy by 2027 and 2030?
- China aims to significantly expand its ice and snow economy, targeting a 1.2 trillion yuan (about 169 billion USD) scale by 2027 and 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030.
- What is an example of a city demonstrating the growth potential of ice and snow tourism?
- Harbin's booming tourism exemplifies the potential of this initiative, experiencing a 300% increase in tourists and a 500% increase in tourism income in the 2023-2024 snow season.