In the evening of March 24,Jilin Changbaishang Development & Construction Group signed the strategic partnership agreement with American Ski Association in Mt. Changbaishan collegium. The agreement’s signing marks the series of international level ski events host by American Ski Association will be formally held in Mt Changbaishan. 

In the evening, the standing Deputy General Manager of Changbaishang Group Yanglong and the Planning Director of the American Ski Association Greg Schneider signed the agreement on behalf of each side. It stressed in the agreement that both sides would work together to promote the development and management of the Changbaishan international natural ski park , boost to hold more high-level events in accordance with American Ski Association’s experience and develop the ski market both in China and U.S.A .

It is said the American Ski Association is the biggest non-governmental ski organization with high awareness and authority in the world ,has held many times large-scaled ski events.

On the ceremony spot, Schneider said: "Ski is a very popular sport in America. Although there are fewer ski participants in China compared with America, China ski industry has developed very rapidly, many excellent skiers appeared indicates ski sports will have a bright future in China. I believe, the cooperation will promote the Sino-American ski sports to a new level."