Recently, various regions have focused on the main theme of high-quality development, revitalizing consumption by enriching business formats, consolidating the industrial foundation through innovation, and opening up a new development landscape through hard work.
■ With the arrival of the ice and snow season, ski resorts in Jiangnan are bustling with activity.
Recently, ski resorts in many parts of Hangzhou have reopened, attracting numerous tourists. Qingshan Lake Fairy Tale Forest Ice and Snow World, located in Lin'an District of Hangzhou, offers more than 20 fun attractions to meet the needs of visitors of all ages.
The Daming Mountain Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou has designed a wider range of activities and performances, allowing visitors to unlock diverse experiences in addition to skiing.
■ The vibrant and colorful New Year's flower market is experiencing a boom in both production and sales.
As the Lunar New Year of the Horse approaches, various festive flowers in Hangzhou are entering their peak sales season. A flower base in Renhe Street, Yuhang District, cultivates more than 100 varieties of Phalaenopsis orchids, with an annual output of up to 1.6 million plants.
In a flower shop in Lin'an District, in addition to traditional Phalaenopsis orchids and holly, unique green plants such as Buddha's Hand and lemon have also become popular and are favored by young people.
■ Working with full vigor to boost productivity and strive for a "good start" in the new year.
At the start of the new year, enterprises in Zibo, Shandong Province, are operating at full capacity to meet production and fulfill orders. Shandong Shengde Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. has independently developed a servo-driven direct-drive CNC screw press, achieving internationally advanced levels of precision and efficiency.
The 4SG flexible warm-edge insulating glass developed by Shandong Chongzheng Shengda Glass Co., Ltd. has low energy consumption and excellent performance.
■ The aroma of tea permeates the air as discussions revolve around developing production and sales connections to help farmers increase their income.
Recently, the National Early Tea Conference and the 2026 "Guizhou Green Tea" First Harvest Event were held in various parts of Guizhou. At the main venue in Puan County, Qianxinan Prefecture, guests from 15 provinces and cities across the country gathered to discuss the future development of the industry through tea.
Entering the sub-venue in Anlong County, Qianxinan Prefecture, a bustling scene unfolded on the tea mountains. Contestants participating in the tea-picking competition, with bamboo baskets around their waists, competed in picking speed and the quality of fresh leaves with a simple "pinch, lift, and release."
■ Undeterred by wind and snow, technology safeguards supply and ensures people's well-being.
At the beginning of the new year, a strong cold air mass suddenly hit Hubei. Faced with low temperatures and rain and snow, various parts of Hubei adopted a combination of human and technological measures to actively utilize scientific and technological means and do their utmost to ensure the production and lives of the people.
Power departments across the country have organized Party member task forces to conduct special inspections of power equipment such as power lines, charging piles, and distribution ring network cabinets in mountainous areas, providing technological support for the safe and stable operation of the power grid.
A number of intelligent robots have also joined the supply guarantee team on duty. Inside the 220 kV Shun'an substation in Xiangyang, Hubei, a humanoid robot with 43 flexible joints can monitor 94 110 kV substations throughout Xiangyang in real time.
■ The revitalization of consumer sectors and the release of new vitality in the duty-free economy
Recently, Haikou's duty-free shopping market saw its first holiday since the Hainan Free Trade Port began full island customs clearance operations. The Haikou International Duty-Free City experienced increased customer traffic and a significant boost in consumer spending.
From "bustling" to "more orderly", and from tourist consumption to the extension of local life circles, Hainan's offshore duty-free market continues to upgrade in terms of scenarios, customer groups and services.
The rise of the ice and snow economy and the hot sales of New Year flowers have stimulated consumption. Enterprises have made breakthroughs in research and development, and the linkage of characteristic industries has consolidated the foundation for development. Science and technology have helped ensure the supply of people's livelihoods, and the upgrading of consumption formats has optimized service supply, showcasing the new atmosphere of the new year under the guidance of high-quality development in all aspects.
Coordinated by: Li Jie, Wang Jian, Li Jialin
Director: Wu Hao
Voice actor: Wang Shuailong
Packaging: Xia Yong
According to Xinhua News Agency reporters
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