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CGTN: Harbin’s winter tourism thrives with new experiences and upgraded services

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CGTN on Monday published an article discussing how Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, is leveraging policy support and service innovation to to boost its ice and snow tourism. It highlights the city’s growing ice and snow economy, backed by solid data, and features initiatives like the 100-day winter tourism program that enhance the visitor experience. The article also covers how Harbin is improving the experience for international visitors through measures like cross-border travel apps, easier payment options and multilingual services. From the development of ice and snow tourism to specific policy measures and service innovations, the article illustrates how Harbin’s ice and snow tourism industry is strengthening its competitiveness and driving sustainable growth.

As the ice and snow tourism season is in full swing, Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, continues to attract a growing number of visitors. With its diverse winter activities, expanding infrastructure and local hospitality, the city remains a key destination in China’s booming ice and snow economy.

During the previous winter season, Harbin welcomed over 87 million tourists, marking a 300 percent year-on-year increase, while tourism revenue soared 500 percent to 124.8 billion yuan ($17.3 billion).

This year, demand for winter leisure travel remains strong, with Spring Festival hotel bookings up 76 percent from last year, according to Chinese travel platform Qunar. The upcoming 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games and new winter-themed travel options have further fueled the city’s appeal.

New travel experiences drive demand

To meet the growing demand, new winter-themed train routes have been introduced, enhancing accessibility and offering unique experiences. The K974 ice and snow-themed train, launched by China Railway Nanchang Group, now connects Xiamen and Harbin, making winter tourism more convenient for travelers from the south. Another addition, the K5197 ice and snow travel photography train, features specially designed cabins that offer studio photoshoot services – a concept popular particularly among elderly travelers.

“I am 72 years old this year. I came here to experience this tourist train and the travel photography service, and it has been a wonderful surprise,” Jin Yue, a traveler from Liaoning Province, told China Media Group (CMG).

Meanwhile, popular attractions like the Harbin Ice-Snow World, continue to draw large crowds. The park, spanning a million square meters, has welcomed over 2 million visitors since December after its annual opening. This year, it incorporates Asian Winter Games elements, featuring massive ice sculptures, interactive winter activities and themed performances that bring the magic of ice and snow to life.

While the ice and snow activities are a major attraction, visitors are also interested in local culture. According to data from Meituan, one of China’s online services platforms, searches for “Kang bed-stove” experiences – a traditional heated brick bed commonly found in northern China – have risen 154 percent since November 2024. Regional dishes like “iron pot stew” are also gaining popularity among tourists. Many visitors explore local markets to experience daily life in Harbin and sample regional specialties.

“Last year, Harbin’s ice and snow tourism truly went viral, sparking a boom in tourism across the northeast region and revitalizing the ice and snow economy,” Wang Hongxin, head of Harbin’s cultural, radio, television and tourism department, told CMG.

In the 2024 calendar year, Harbin welcomed 179 million tourists, bringing in 231.42 billion yuan in tourism revenue, both marking a year-on-year increase of over 30 percent, according to the local tourism bureau.

The city’s tourism boom is part of a broader trend across China’s winter tourism industry. According to the China Ice and Snow Tourism Development Report (2025), 430 million travelers participated in ice and snow tourism during the 2023-2024 winter season, generating 524.7 billion yuan in revenue.

The 2024-2025 season is expected to see even greater growth, with projections of over 520 million winter travelers and a revenue exceeding 630 billion yuan, the report shows.

Enhanced infrastructure and tourist services

Since November 2024, Heilongjiang Province has been implementing a 100-day winter tourism initiative with 60 targeted measures to boost ice and snow tourism. These measures include new themed travel routes, cultural activities and local specialties, and improved transportation networks. Additionally, stricter market oversight aims to elevate industry standards.

For Harbin, it launched a comprehensive tourism platform, created a special tourism map for the Asian Winter Games, and established multiple tourist centers to enhance visitors’ experiences. “To strengthen market oversight, Harbin has also introduced an advance compensation mechanism and tightened regulations on travel agencies, tour guides, dining and accommodations,” Wang Hongxin told CMG.

The city’s tourism bureau has streamlined feedback processing and has boosted productivity by employing a young digital team. The team manages tens of thousands of comments daily across eight platforms, greatly improving government service efficiency over the past year. They identify key issues and forward urgent matters to the relevant departments.

For instance, when a tourist asked whether Harbin’s red sausages were raw or cooked, the market management responded immediately by posting clear usage instructions on the shelf.

To enhance the visitor experience, a cross-border travel app and expanded multilingual services have been introduced to better assist international travelers. Payment options have also been improved, with 1,391 POS machines now accepting foreign bank cards and 70 currency exchange points available at major hotels and attractions.

“One shift in Harbin’s tourism trend is from focusing on individual attractions to creating a more integrated tourism experience, with improved transportation links between sites,” Yuan Lin, a senior official in Heilongjiang’s cultural and tourism sector, told CMG. “Another is the move from single-department management to a citywide approach, with various sectors collaborating.”

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Daniel John Impens Announces Launch of “Intraday Momentum Strategy System” to Address Structural Shift in Retail Trading Behavior

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In response to the rising dominance of short-term retail trading activity in U.S. equity markets, veteran strategist Daniel John Impens announced today that his team will launch a new initiative in Q4 2025: the Intraday Momentum Strategy System (IMSS). The system is specifically designed to address the evolving rhythm of trading led by retail participants.

Developed by the OT Management team, IMSS will integrate real-time price action, volume anomalies, and social media sentiment shifts across multiple data layers. It aims to provide intelligent, intraday strategy signals and will undergo its first pilot rollout via the Collective Capital Alliance platform.

Market Context: Intraday Trading on the Rise

According to data from multiple trading platforms, intraday trading activity in U.S. markets has surged significantly since the second half of 2024. Zero-commission platforms such as Robinhood and Webull have reported over 30% year-over-year growth in active users, with most transactions concentrated within the first 30 minutes after market open and the final hour before close.

Intraday trading is quickly becoming the new liquidity core of the market,” said Daniel. “Instead of resisting it, we’ve decided to build around it.” He noted that while most existing stock-picking models remain anchored in medium- to long-term cycles, market feedback speed has reshaped trading structure—particularly for smaller investors, where intraday has become the most tactical battlefield.

Product Overview: Not High-Frequency, Not Predictive—But Structural

Daniel clarified that the Intraday Momentum Strategy System is not a traditional high-frequency or predictive model. Rather, it focuses on identifying structural rhythm shifts, such as unexpected volume distributions, order book depth changes, and sentiment reversals from social platforms.

The system includes three core modules:

  • Intraday Momentum Scanner (IMS): Monitors real-time trade dynamics and rhythm breaks

  • Behavioral Reversal Index (BRI): Aggregates social media keyword frequency and sentiment volatility

  • Strategy Recommendation Engine (SRE): Delivers entry and exit signals based on position size and custom risk parameters

Strategic Vision: Enabling Rhythm-Based Collaboration for Retail Traders

OT Management stated that the IMSS will be available to individual users and also support small investment teams through “collaborative trading groups.” These groups can use the system in tandem with the Collective Capital Alliance platform’s team-based structure, creating a closed loop of data-driven strategy, team collaboration, and rhythm-aware execution.

“Many retail traders are not unskilled—they simply lack rhythm support and structural mechanisms,” said Daniel. “IMSS is designed to help every trader identify and act during the most statistically favorable window.”

Rollout and Timeline

The Intraday Momentum Strategy System is scheduled for initial deployment in Q4 2025, with testing conducted internally through OT Management and on the Collective Capital Alliance platform. Future phases will include the launch of API integrations, allowing third-party tools and trading platforms to connect directly.

In addition, Daniel’s team plans to publish a comprehensive research report titled “The Intraday Rhythm Trend White Paper” later this year, analyzing how capital structure and behavioral finance are shaping market rhythm shifts.

About OT Management, LLC

OT Management, LLC is a Boston-based investment advisory and research firm focused on providing strategic consulting, investment analysis, and operational support for growth-stage private funds. Since its founding, the firm has consistently worked to bridge investment strategy with operational efficiency, helping a diverse set of asset managers pursue long-term value creation.

With a philosophy grounded in discipline, transparency, and research-first principles, OT Management continues to explore expanded services for both individual and team-based investors.

Website: www.otmmmx.com

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LERN360 Launches Its Pre-Sales with a Seed Round to Transform Global Education using Blockchain, AI, and Learn-to-Earn Model

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LERN360, the pioneering Web3-powered, AI-driven education platform, has officially launched its Seed Round, marking a transformative leap toward reshaping global education. Following a comprehensive smart contract audit by blockchain security firm CertiK and a preliminary letter of intent from a Tier-One centralized exchange to list the $LERN token, the platform is primed for global scale and impact.

As the first accredited decentralized education platform, LERN360 empowers learners and educators through verifiable, multilingual, and token-incentivized learning. The platform merges AI-powered personalization, blockchain-backed credentials, and a decentralized governance model to make learning borderless, secure, and rewarding.

“LERN360 is more than a platform; it’s a movement to democratize education,” said Nathan Mahalingam, Founder and Executive Chairman. “This Seed Round invites believers in decentralized systems to join us in creating a transparent, learner-first ecosystem.”

Platform Innovations

  • AI-Powered Learning: Delivering real-time, voice-synced instruction in 15+ languages to reach 80% of the world’s population
  • Immutable, Blockchain-Certified Credentials: Recognized by institutions and employers
  • Learn-to-Earn Ecosystem: Rewarding learners and educators with $LERN tokens
  • Open Contributor Model: Educators receive tokens for high-engagement courses
  • Fully Decentralized Data Ownership: Privacy and transparency for every user

Seed Round Highlights

  • Token: $LERN
  • Fixed Price: $0.02/token (valid for 3 weeks)
  • Total Token Supply: 1 billion (capped)
  • Investor Benefits: Staking access, platform utility, governance rights, early entry pricing
  • Token Unlocking: 3-month cliff, followed by 24-month linear vesting
  • TGE Timeline: January 2026 (BNB Smart Chain via PancakeSwap)
  • CEX Listing: Tier-One listing anticipated post-TGE

Subsequent private and public presales rounds will follow for the next 21 weeks with dynamic price increases reviewed weekly.

The funds raised will be used to develop the platform, onboard partners, expand course content, and grow the community. Liquidity will be locked for 24 months at Pancakeswap using Team. Finance to ensure long-term trust and stability.

Trusted, Secure & Transparent

CertiK has completed a full audit of LERN360’s token and token sale contracts, including vesting logic and security protocols. User data is safeguarded through non-custodial wallets, encryption, and independently audited smart contracts.

Real-World Utility of $LERN Tokens

  • Up to 50% discounts on courses
  • Access to exclusive staking pools
  • DAO voting rights for community governance
  • Earn rewards by learning, teaching, or contributing content

Global Roadmap to 80M Users

  • 2025: Platform launch, DEX & CEX listing, educator onboarding
  • 2026: Expansion to 10 countries, 5,000 courses, 10M MAUs
  • 2027-2028: DAO rollout, micro-credentials, employer partnerships
  • 2029: Global adoption with 80M+ active users and full DAO governance

Strategic Backing

LERN360 is led by a powerhouse team and advised by global experts in blockchain, digital assets, education, and compliance. The platform is partnered with ICMS and other international accreditation bodies to deliver certified, verifiable education.

Early adopters can purchase tokens by visiting https://lern360.ai. Inquiries can be sent to investor@lern360.ai.

About LERN360

LERN360 is building the world’s first AI and blockchain-powered decentralized education platform offering accessible, affordable, and accredited learning. By rewarding users through a learn-to-earn model and eliminating traditional barriers, LERN360 is building the infrastructure for future-ready global education.

Join the conversation on social media: X: https://x.com/lern360

Telegram: https://t.me/lern360

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Dr Nazmi Baycin Dubai Emerges as a Global Leader in Aesthetic Medicine Led by Renowned Plastic Surgeon

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Dubai, UAE –  Dubai is rapidly solidifying its position as a global capital for aesthetic medicine, with the city’s thriving plastic surgery sector contributing significantly to both healthcare growth and economic diversification. Central to this rise is Dr. Nazmi Baycin, a leading plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience and a decade of distinguished practice in Dubai.

Recent data shows that Dubai conducted over 50,000 aesthetic procedures in 2023, generating an estimated $2.5 billion in market value. With a projected annual growth rate of 7–10%, the emirate is quickly becoming one of the world’s most sought-after destinations for cosmetic and elective medical tourism.

Dr. Baycin is recognized for his expertise in procedures such as breast augmentation, female genital surgery, tummy tucks, and chin reshaping. His patient-centered approach, paired with advanced technologies and an artistic eye, has set new benchmarks in aesthetic surgery standards across the region.

“Dubai offers an unparalleled combination of clinical excellence, privacy, and cultural accessibility,” said Dr. Baycin. “These qualities continue to attract a growing number of patients, particularly from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.”

A recent report According to the Dubai Health Authority, more than 691,000 medical tourists visited the emirate in 2023, with nearly half arriving specifically for cosmetic treatments. This influx contributed around AED 1 billion ($280 million) directly to the healthcare sector, and an estimated AED 2.3 billion in indirect revenue across hospitality, real estate, transportation, and wellness services.

Dubai’s emergence as a plastic surgery hub is supported by strategic initiatives such as the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the city’s GDP and enhance its reputation as a global innovation and investment hub. Medical tourism plays a central role in this strategy, with plastic surgery leading the charge.

The city’s specialized medical zones—such as Dubai Healthcare City—offer cutting-edge infrastructure, favorable tax conditions, and strong regulatory frameworks, attracting both top-tier talent and international patients. The integration of AI diagnostics, robotic-assisted surgeries, and 3D imaging technology ensures precision, safety, and minimal downtime for patients.

Social media has also played a pivotal role in shaping regional aesthetic preferences. Dr. Baycin notes a significant increase in demand for natural-looking, minimally invasive enhancements, particularly among patients from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and across the Gulf.

“As cultural norms evolve and beauty standards become more globally influenced, personalized aesthetic procedures are gaining popularity,” added Dr. Baycin. “Dubai is meeting that demand with world-class solutions.”

With robust government support, advanced medical infrastructure, and a growing influx of high-net-worth individuals seeking discreet care, Dubai is on track to become the global epicenter of aesthetic medicine in the coming decade.

About Nazmi Baycin Clinic

Nazmi Baycin Clinic is a premier aesthetic surgery practice based in Dubai, led by internationally acclaimed plastic surgeon Dr. Nazmi Baycin. With over 25 years of global surgical experience and more than a decade serving clients in the UAE, the clinic is renowned for delivering advanced, patient-focused cosmetic procedures. Specializing in breast augmentation, female genital surgery, tummy tucks, and facial enhancements, Dr. Baycin combines medical precision with artistic sensibility to provide natural, personalized results. Situated in the heart of Dubai’s medical district, the clinic caters to a diverse international clientele, offering world-class care, discretion, and cutting-edge surgical technologies.

For more information, visit www.nazmibaycin.com.

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