Justin Downes returns to The Negotiation podcast to reflect on the recently concluded ski season in China and to discuss his new role in Hokkaido, Japan. With a career dedicated to advancing winter sports in Asia, Justin has been instrumental in the infrastructural development of ski resorts in China, contributing significantly to the country’s readiness for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

In this episode, Justin provides an overview of the performance of the skiing season in China, talks about the world’s largest indoor skiing resort in Shanghai, and compares the ski markets of China and Japan.