 Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.It was part of the Grand Prix series from 1995, the series' inaugural year, until it was replaced by the Cup of China in 2003.After it lost its place in the Grand Prix series, the event was held twice more but in a modified format – instead of a short program, singles and pairs competed in a jumping and required elements contest, followed by the long program.