HARBIN, China -- The 2025 Asian Winter Games will hold its opening ceremony here Friday in the northeastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang under tightened security after a wave of violent crimes that shook the country.
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China's Harbin ramps up security ahead of Asian Winter Games
Beijing wary of repeat of recent random attacks that have targeted public
Harbin's popular Ice and Snow Festival was closed on short notice ahead of the Asian Winter Games, disappointing visitors. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
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