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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, December 22 (Xinhua) — A Chinese-Russian dragon boat race was held recently in the border county of Huma, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, the Zhongxinwang news website reported.
Several teams from China and Russia competed on the frozen border river Heilongjiang (Amur), which not only demonstrated the attractiveness of Huma County's snow and ice resources but also promoted sports and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
At the sound of the starting gun, the colorful dragon boats immediately took off and raced across the smooth surface of the Heilongjiang River. The ice augers in the athletes' hands rose and fell rapidly, striking the ice with a crisp, ringing rhythm, intertwined with the sounds of drumming and the cheers of the fans. Severe frosts, down to -30 degrees Celsius, did nothing to dampen the spectators' enthusiasm.
Competitor Liu Jianxun said this is the first time he's participated in dragon boat racing with friends from Russia. "I hope there will be more such exchanges in the future, so we can enjoy winter sports with our international friends," he said.
The above-mentioned event not only tapped the potential of Huma County's snow and ice resources but also promoted the development of local winter sports. It also deepened exchanges and cooperation between China and Russia in sports, culture, and other fields, giving new impetus to strengthening cross-border exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.
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