Millions of Chinese have embraced skiing
The country has seen a post-pandemic boom in winter sports
EYES WIDE and arms flailing, a skier slowly makes her way down the slope at Mission Hills. Outside the weather is balmy, but at this snow-dome in the southern city of Shenzhen, skiing is a year-round pursuit. Mission Hills, which opened last year, is one of nearly 700 indoor and outdoor ski centres in China. Visits to such places are increasing, according to state media.
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This article appeared in the China section of the print edition under the headline “China is going downhill”
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