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The German-Chinese symposium on winter sports in Berchtesgaden explore new ways of cooperation and in particular enhance the understanding of the respective funding schemes and sport systems. Through the symposium the organisers would like to expand the exchange of knowledge and experience between ministries and experts of both countries, to benefit from research and practical experience of the partner country. The Bilateral Symposium on Winter Sport included the following topics: Main Features and Development of Winter Sport - Elite Sport and its Social Benefits; Nordic Skiing - A Sport for All?; The Risk of Physical and Psychological Stress Injuries in Winter Sports; Development of Alpine Skiing in China and Germany; Construction of Winter Sports Facilities - Challenges for Inclusive Design , Accessibility and Utilization; Speed Skating - Training Means and Methods. Apart from the discussion around these topics, the symposium is meant to explore the potential for future joint-activities in different areas of sport, sport politics and sport science. In addition to the theoretical discussion, visits of winter sports facilities in Berchtesgaden, Inzell and Ruhpolding were planned. These visits allowed the participants to gain insights in the construction of sports facilities in Germany and to compare these against their background of experiences and scientific investigations.