China's freestyle skiers have dominated at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, claiming the country's first gold medal.

Freestyle skier Li Fanghui clinched the gold in the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe, while compatriot Zhang Kexin won silver.

The 21-year-old Li led the competition with an impressive score of 95.25 points, while Zhang finished with 89.25.

"Actually, before my final run today, I had no idea this could be the first gold medal for China at the Harbin Asian Winter Games," Li said.

"I felt very calm during the competition, but now I'm incredibly excited."

South Korea's Jang Yu-jin took home the bronze with a score of 85.00. (Xinhua)