In northeast China, ice and snow were once obstacles to progress. Today, they're sparking new possibilities. From the dazzling hosts of Harbin's Ice and Snow World to quiet street artists carving in the cold, to youngsters battling it out on frozen rinks—what we witness is not just passion, but a profound love shared by over 100 million people for their land. The Pulse of Modernization captures more than the contrast between frost and festivity—it tells the story of a region leaping into the future. This is the story of northeast China, a journey of resilience and hope.