As the Guangxi kids (nicknamed "little sweet tangerines") touring in northeast China fueled tourism boom, a trend of south-north tourist interactions has flourished, presented by a rebound of winter study tours. Recently, a group of 13 children from Fuyuan, Jiamusi City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, visited Huangdu Village in Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Huaihua City. These kids, nicknamed "little Siberian tigers", made friends with local children, nicknamed "little Lushengs" referring to a specialty musical instrument of Dong people. They together visited the Drum Tower, toured around the Dong village, tasted snacks of Dong people, and experienced distinctive folk customs and culture of the Dong ethnic group. The photo above shows the "little Siberian tigers" trying their hands at spinning.

The Lushan Scenic Area Administration Office announced on January 22 that the scenic area would be temporarily closed starting from 14:00 on January 22 until further notice due to the freezing weather or snowstorms. The decision was made to prioritize the safety of tourists due to hazardous conditions, including freezing roads, broken branches, and fallen trees within the scenic area.

Deputy Secretary Li welcomed the guests. He said that Hunan Province has an important position in China's regional economic pattern, with an advantageous geographical location, a sound industrial foundation, great market potential, and rich scientific and educational resources. It bears solid basic conditions for integrating into the global economic cycle and innovation network, boasting obvious comparative advantages in global cooperation in talent, R&D, industry, trade, and other fields. The province has been giving priority to the high-quality development, adhering to the four measures of "reconstructing innovation policies, reshaping innovation platforms, creating an innovative atmosphere, and strengthening innovation services". It aims to establish a first-class innovation ecology in China, providing fundamental support for the vigorous implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy. He expected both sides to continue to deepen pragmatic partnership in such areas as collaborative research and development of scientific research projects, two-way transformation of scientific and technological achievements, cooperative cultivation of innovative talents, and transfer and cultivation of emerging industries.