China in Pictures Page 14

Feb 14, 2022 19:50 PM

Gallery: China’s Medalists Pursue Their Second Shot at Gold
Medal winners Eileen Gu and Su Yiming participated in a fresh round of qualifiers Monday, in pursuit of their second medals at the winter games. Gu, the women’s freeski big air champion, secured her spot in the final of freeski slopestyle. And Su, who won silver in the men’s snowboard slopestyle, entered the final of men’s big air competition despite falling at one point during the contest
Feb 14, 2022 14:29 PM

Gallery: Too Much Snow Proves a Problem for Winter Olympics
Even though the heavy snow that fell Sunday on North China brought picturesque sights to locals, it caused trouble for Olympic downhill skiers as it made it harder for them to remain in control. The poor visibility and high winds caused some events to be delayed, including the women’s slopestyle qualifications, which China’s Eileen Gu eventually competed in. Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt managed to handle the tough weather, winning his first Olympic gold medal in the giant slalom
Feb 11, 2022 17:15 PM

Gallery: Gold for Hirano, Tears for White in Snowboarding
Japan’s Ayumu Hirano knocked Scotty James of Australia off the top in his final run in the dramatic men’s halfpipe final Friday to claim gold at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The event was also the farewell Olympic appearance of three-time champion snowboarder Shaun White of the U.S., who fell in the final to make an exit without a medal
Feb 11, 2022 16:34 PM

Gallery: Men’s Figure Skating Final Wows Fans
Chinese American Nathan Chen claimed gold for the U.S. with an overall score of 332.60 points Thursday in the singles event at the Beijing Winter Olympics, while Japan’s two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu placed fourth. Hanyu failed in his attempt to land the first-ever competition quadruple axel, a jump featuring four-and-a-half rotations in the air, but the challenge won him wild accolades from fans in China
Feb 10, 2022 18:10 PM

Gallery: Ace Speed Skater Loses Shot at Three-Peat
China’s two-time gold medalist Ren Ziwei lost the chance to compete for a third gold on Wednesday, after he was penalized for an arm block during the semifinals of the men’s 1,500 meters. Ren’s exit paved the way for South Korea’s Hwang Dae-heon to claim the country’s first gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Ren previously secured gold for the men’s 1,000 meters short track and the mixed team relay
Feb 09, 2022 17:38 PM

Gallery: Popular Olympics Mascot Creates DIY Frenzy
People across China have resorted to making their own versions of Bing Dwen Dwen, the icy panda mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics, after it became wildly popular, resulting in a shortage of supply. Retail stores were forced to limit customers to one purchase each. Licensed manufacturers are increasing production to meet the unexpected demand
Feb 08, 2022 16:51 PM

Gallery: Skier Eileen Gu Soars to Victory
California-born Eileen Gu, the Chinese Olympic team’s most successful skier, won a gold medal Tuesday in the women’s freeski big air event, bagging the country its third Olympic gold in Beijing. Gu cranked out her first “1620” four-and-a-half-rotation in the final run, setting herself up for victory. It’s the first of three medals Gu hopes to claim in the Winter Games. As one of the highest-profile sports stars in China, her win drew widespread attention online
Feb 07, 2022 18:33 PM

Gallery: China Triumphs in Women’s Soccer in Mumbai
China claimed the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the ninth time on Sunday, beating South Korea 3-2 in the final. From 0-2, the team leveled up in the second half with goals from Tang Jiali and Zhang Linyan. In extra time, Xiao Yuyi scored the winning goal assisted by a pass from Wang Shanshan, leading the team to triumph in Mumbai, India
Feb 04, 2022 18:44 PM

Gallery: Memorable Moments of Past Winter Olympics
As the opening ceremony at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the ‘Bird’s Nest,’ raises the curtain on the 2022 Winter Olympics, we look back at some of the awe-inspiring moments of past opening ceremonies at the Winter Olympic Games
Feb 03, 2022 16:13 PM

Gallery: Olympic Torch’s Beijing Tour
The three-day Beijing Winter Olympic torch relay started Wednesday, leading the flame through several of the capital’s landmarks to showcase the ‘dual Olympic city.’ Over 500 participants took part in the first day, which also included the first-ever underwater torch relay involving two robots
Jan 28, 2022 19:19 PM

Gallery: Tigers of All Sizes Take Asia by Storm
With the Lunar New Year holiday approaching, caricatures of the tiger are appearing across East Asia as the region celebrates the animal’s year in the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Tiger is the third in the 12-year cycle. Considered the king of beasts, the tiger is known for its strength and courage, and is believed to bring good luck and chase away evil
Jan 27, 2022 18:04 PM

Gallery: Senior Chic on Shanghai’s Streets
Commercial photographer Qin Xiao has been snapping shots of stylish seniors in Shanghai since 2018, taking his camera onto the streets in a challenge to prevailing stereotypes of the elderly. Through his lens, some are dressed to the nines, while others appear in casual clothes, eclectically selected in what he calls a “wild fashion” style. The 33-year-old has been a street photographer since 2011, and has featured his “Senior Fashion Hub” photos at several exhibitions
Jan 26, 2022 19:42 PM

Gallery: Amateur ’70s Ice Hockey Team Reunites
Following China’s successful bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics in 2015, an amateur ice hockey team from the 1970s reunited to become the Beijing 1979 Ice Hockey Team. Some 80% of its members are over 60 years old. Ice hockey has gained popularity in Beijing amid the Olympic fanfare, with 4,000 people registering as players at the local ice hockey association
Jan 25, 2022 15:55 PM

Gallery: Final Touches on the Eve of the Olympics
With the Beijing Winter Games 10 days away, the Main Media Centre began operating 24 hours a day on Monday, and volunteers began to work in over 700 sites on Tuesday. Competition venues are under closed-loop management, which isolates participants from the general population to prevent the spread of Covid-19
Jan 24, 2022 16:06 PM

Gallery: Street Life Returns as Xi’an Eases Covid Curbs
The government of Xi’an on Monday downgraded the status of two parts of the city to low-risk for the transmission of Covid-19, clearing the last of the recent Covid hot spot’s medium- or high-risk areas. In mid-January, the capital of Northwest China’s Shaanxi province began easing movement restrictions in certain locations, leading to the resumption of public transportation and reopening of places of business
Jan 21, 2022 18:20 PM

Gallery: Photo Contest Puts Homes for Tiny Creatures in Focus
China’s insects and other invertebrates are spoilt for choice with the country’s array of deserts, rainforests, mountains and tropical coastlines. The winning photographs of the Wild China Biodiversity Photography Contest hosted by Wild China Film present the country’s sweeping lands and rare plants from unexpected perspectives. Here is a pick of the crop
Jan 20, 2022 18:19 PM

Gallery: Harbin’s Giant Snowman Causes Stir Online
A giant snowman erected on the bank of Songhua River in Harbin, the capital of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, has drawn much attention online. Around 2,000 cubic meters of snow was used to create the 18.5-meter-tall figure dressed in a red hat and scarf. Since December, ice and snow sculptures featuring Winter Olympics and Lunar New Year elements have popped up across the city famed for its ice festivals, drawing many visitors
Jan 19, 2022 17:37 PM

Gallery: Beijing Swings Into Action Against Omicron
Following the detection of its first omicron case Saturday in Haidian district of Beijing, the Chinese capital locked down certain communities and office buildings just weeks before the Winter Olympics and the Lunar New Year holiday. The city opened 30 emergency testing points in Haidian on Monday as it rushes to contain the spread
Jan 18, 2022 17:36 PM

Gallery: Ice Climbers Take Up Their Crampons
An ice rink featuring a frozen waterfall in Beijing’s Changping district has become a popular destination among climbing enthusiasts and newcomers to ice sports. Located in the Huyu Natural Scenic Area, the rink consists of a 40-meter-high climbing area. With the approach to the Beijing Winter Olympics, ice and snow activities are attracting fans across the country. The China Tourism Academy estimated that 305 million people will visit such venues nationwide this season
Jan 17, 2022 17:00 PM

Gallery: China’s Holiday Travel Rush Under Covid
The 40-day travel rush for the 2022 Lunar New Year has begun, with Covid-19 testing stations and checkpoints popping up at train stations across the country. During this year’s period, which runs from Monday to Feb. 25, national railways are expected to carry 280 million passengers, a railway executive said