Forging friendship on the slopes: Chinese, Japanese youth unite through skiing

CHANGCHUN, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- As fresh snow blanketed the peaks of Daqing Mountain in northeast China's Jilin Province, young skiers from China and Japan raced down the pristine slopes, leaving intersecting tracks on the white canvas.

A shared passion for skiing has brought together athletes from Shanghai's Xuhui Youth Ski Team and Japan's Niigata Prefecture Ski Alliance, sparking friendships and fostering cult