Skiers ski down a slope at a resort in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province, on November 6, 2026, as the resort officially opens for the season. China aims to develop its ice and snow economy as a new economic driver, targeting a total market size of 1.2 trillion yuan ($179.3 billion) by 2027 and 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030, according to an official guideline. Photo: VCG