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A visitor sits inside and experiences the passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle in Wuhu, Anhui Province, China, September 7, 2024. /CFP Two new low-altitude tourist routes were launched on Friday in Anhui, eastern China, enhancing regional connectivity and offering travelers more diverse options. The new routes connect Hefei, the capital of Anhui, to Wuhu and then from Wuhu to Huangshan, both cities within the province, providing tourists with unique aerial views of the province's most iconic landmarks. Passengers traveling from Hefei to Wuhu can board a small Cessna 208B aircraft that cruises at an altitude of 2,000 to 3,000 meters, offering stunning views of sights like Luogang Central Park and the Wuhu Yangtze River Bridge along the way. With a capacity of up to six passengers, each flight provides an intimate sightseeing experience over Anhui's picturesque landscapes. These routes are part of a broader initiative to promote low-altitude tourism and economic development in Anhui, highlighted during the 2024 Low-Altitude Economic Development Conference held in Wuhu. At the conference, a range of low-altitude economic products were showcased, and officials announced plans to establish 30 exemplary low-altitude application scenarios in the province by 2025. Exhibitors showcase the EH216-S passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle at…Original link

Air China on Tuesday operated the maiden commercial flight of its first home-made C919 aircraft, becoming the second airline in China to use the aircraft after China Eastern Airlines. This is believed to be a further move to accelerate the commercial operation of the C919 plane. Flight CA1523 took off from Beijing Capital International Airport and arrived at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 1 pm on Tuesday, and the national flag carrier said it plans to use the plane on the Beijing-Shanghai route as well as the route from Beijing to Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang Province. Air China received its first home-made C919 on August 28 in Shanghai, together with China Southern Airlines, which also received its first C919 on the same day, a milestone for country's first domestically produced large passenger aircraft in entering a new phase of multi-operator deployment. In an earlier interview with the Global Times, Wang Yan, captain of Air China's first C919 with the registration number B-919X, said that the plane is an excellent aircraft, achieving a very high standard in design and performance, as well as in terms of control and human-computer interaction. Wang flew the plane back to Beijing on August…Original link

Fudan University's Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital has started to use artificial intelligence to create medical records in outpatient services for children with myopia, to save doctor's time and the added burden of writing or typing each record themselves, greatly boosting doctors' efficiency and improving their patients' experience. The AI medical record system, the first of its kind in domestic hospitals, combines optical knowledge and AI technology to create a professional database of all medical terms and automatically studies through training based on large medical records, medical books, and knowledge systems on eye diseases. After renovation and practice, the AI has met quality control standards for local medical recording and is able to simulate medical professionals' thinking and medical processes. Ti Gong A doctor from Fudan University's Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital checks a child while the AI system creates the medical record automatically. With this AI system, doctors only need to focus on communicating with the patient, while the system can do automatic speech recognition, key word identification, semantic comprehension, and medical record formation. "It is a great measure, which can improve doctors' efficiency and improve patients' satisfaction," said Dr Zhou Xingtao, president of the hospital, which…Original link

The Global Digital Trade Innovation Competition, one of important events of the third Global Digital Trade Expo, will be held in Hangzhou with its final on September 25-28. The event features four competitions associated with “Robots & AI”, “Blockchain & Digital Finance”, “Metaverse & Digital Entertainment”, and “New E-commerce & Intelligent Logistics”, to shed light on high-quality teams or talents with leading technology and promote innovative development in digital trade. Last year, the event attracted about 200 excellent enterprises and teams. The outstanding works of the competition have been applied in digital trade industry.Original link

  Shot by Jiang Xiaowei. Edited by Jiang Xiaowei. Subtitles by Jiang Xiaowei. Shanghai residents aged 20 to 60 are healthier than their peers elsewhere, shedding light on the human phenome – a study of biological traits from birth to old age – according to new research revealed at the 2024 Pujiang Innovation Forum. The human phenome study aims to explore how genetic and environmental factors converge to shape our health. By examining these interactions, scientists hope to uncover key links between diseases, environmental influences, and various traits, potentially leading to breakthroughs in our understanding and enhancement of human health. During the forum's "International Human Phenome Forum" sub-forum, Leroy Hood, a pioneer in systems biology, praised China's leadership in phenomics research, putting Shanghai among the top global centers for phenomics alongside Seattle and Tel Aviv. The International Human Phenome Consortium (IHPC), launched in Shanghai in 2018, has now expanded to include 23 institutions and teams from 20 countries. This growth underscores the increasing global recognition of the International Human Phenome Project, a major initiative led by Chinese scientists aimed at advancing our understanding of health and disease through detailed analysis. Jiang Xiaowei / SHINE Tian Mei, president of the Human…

Dong Jun / SHINE The 2024 INCLUSION·Conference on the Bund. The 2024 INCLUSION·Conference on the Bund wrapped up on Saturday with 52,000 visitors over the past three days, consolidating Shanghai's position as an attractive and influential fintech hub for visitors from around the world. Altogether 35 Insight Forums and 10 Innovation Creator Stage sessions were staged, with one-stop immersive experiences of pioneering technology and smart gadgets. A total of 35 cutting-edge technologies and solutions were presented to the public. The Huangpu World Expo Park featured 10,000 square meters of exhibition area from Thursday to Saturday. The Green Life Festival, spanning 3,000 square meters, also featured more than 70 home and overseas brands showcasing recycling and sustainable initiatives. A wide range of notable participants attended the opening ceremony and the insight forums, and as many as 100 tech players and research institutions plus more than two dozens of artificial intelligence agents were on show. As one of the member of the organizing committee, Shanghai United Media Group is deeply involved in the tech fair. Two AI-backed media production models by Shanghai Observer and thepaper.cn were present at the fair, and four insight forums were also organized by affiliate media organizations of…Original link

BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities plan to launch a special operation to increase IPv6 traffic in major cities, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said on Wednesday. The operation will be launched in eight major cities -- Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Hefei, Wuxi and Yantai -- by the CAC and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the CAC said in a press release. The yearlong operation is aimed at expanding the deployment of IPv6, which stands for Internet Protocol version 6. IPv6 is the next-generation Internet Protocol standard. It will provide a vast quantity of address resources and serve as a fundamental support for the enhancement of network capabilities, technological innovation and industrial upgrading. Measures will be taken to significantly increase IPv6 activation on home routers, and to visibly improve the actual adoption of IPv6 among the dedicated internet access services of key government departments and enterprises, the statement said. Data centers will undertake technological upgrading and transformation to provide IPv6 services, and more cloud services products will support IPv6, it noted.Original link

The Apsara Conference 2024 is set to take place in Yunqi Town, Hangzhou, from September 19 to 21. This three-day event will feature over 400 sub-forums and parallel sessions, along with a smart technology exhibition held in a 40,000-square-meter space. Leading AI companies like Baichuan AI, 01.AI, Moonshot AI, Zhipu AI, and Tongyi Qianwen will be there to showcase their latest breakthroughs in foundation models, while over 10 teams will demonstrate capabilities of their multimodal models in image generation, 3D content creation, audio production, and intelligent code completion. Attendees can expect an immersive experience. They will definitely gain valuable insights into the latest AI technology. The conference will also delve into the synergy between cloud computing and AI, covering everything from underlying hardware to data centers, from cloud infrastructure to data management, AI platforms, and Model as a Service (MaaS). It will provide a comprehensive exploration of the latest technological developments and applications in cloud competing in the age of AI. The 40,000-square-meter exhibition space will be a hub of innovation, showcasing the most advanced and popular AI applications, presented by over 100 companies from manufacturing, internet, consumer products and other industries. Leading companies like FAW, Shandong Hi-Speed Group, Zhaopin.com,…Original link

China Southern Airlines' first C919 jet arrives at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. It will soon begin commercial operation. [Photo by Zheng Caixiong/chinadaily.com.cn] A new C919 jet landed at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on Thursday morning after a two-hour flight from Shanghai. The plane had been delivered to China Southern Airlines the previous night, marking a milestone in the carrier's fleet expansion. The domestically developed single-aisle C919 plane is expected to begin commercial operation between the airport in Guangzhou and Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport beginning Sept 19 after further testing, said Ma Xulun, Chairman of Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines. "The operation of the C919 is a major and joyful event in the development history of China Southern Airlines, the largest air carrier of the country by fleet size, which plays an important role in optimizing the fleet structure and route network of airlines and promoting its high-quality development," Ma made his remarks at a ceremony to receive his company's first C919 in Guangzhou on Thursday. Comparable to the narrow-body Airbus A320 and the Boeing B737 series, the C919 has 158 to 192 seats and a flying range of 4,075 kilometers to 5,555 km.Original link

In a remarkable display of technological advancement, the Shenzhen (International) Artificial General Intelligence Conference (AGIC) opened at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an District yesterday. With a vast area covering 60,000 square meters, the three-day event is a large AI conference in terms of area.   During the opening ceremony, Fan Congming, the executive chairman of AGIC, said that the conference has 1,606 AI-related exhibits, including 61 new products. Fan announced that approximately 100 strategic partners are expected to secure agreements totaling 1 billion yuan (US$140 million).   A significant highlight of the conference is the introduction of Shenzhen's pioneering "Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Rating Standard," which will strengthen the city's position at the forefront of AI innovation.   Endorsed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Government Procurement Center and supported by entities like the Guangdong Federation of Industry and Commerce, the Shenzhen Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, and the Qianhai Authority, AGIC is a very important platform in the global AI landscape.   Bringing together key figures from both domestic and international AI sectors, including industry leaders like Huawei, Tencent, and UBTECH, the event includes nearly 1,000 participating companies. Organizers anticipate 100,000 industry professionals…Original link

Chinese payment services platform Alipay recently announced that it now provides services in 16 languages, which it expects will help international tourists travel in China more smoothly. Services on the smartphone app are now available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Malay, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese, in addition to the Chinese and English services already in use. With the latest update, foreign visitors in China can use the app's payment service in the language of their choosing. Other frequently used services in the app, including a hotel booking platform, can be translated into that language with a single click using Alipay's translation tool. The People's Bank of China, the central bank, in February held a meeting to optimize payment services in the country. Relevant government authorities have since collaborated to refine the national payment services system, providing increased convenience to elderly people and foreigners in China. In June, a research group at the Beijing Foreign Studies University's Silk Road Research Institute released a report on the travel and payment experiences of foreigners in China. It surveyed more than 700 foreign travelers who had traveled to China from over 100 countries, finding that 98 percent of…Original link

Imaginechina Online shopping in China offers a vast array of products and platforms, making it an incredibly convenient way to find what you need. Whether you're new to the process or looking to streamline your experience, this guide will walk you through the essential steps to ensure a smooth and successful online shopping journey in China. 1. Choose a platform Start by selecting an online shopping platform. The most popular options in China are Taobao, JD.com, Tmall, Suning, and Pinduoduo. Each platform offers a wide range of products, but some are better suited for specific types of purchases. For example, JD.com and Suning are ideal for buying electronics, while Taobao has a vast selection of different goods. Pinduoduo is a platform where you can get a cheaper price on goods if other users are buying the same product. 2. Register an account Once you have chosen a platform, you will need to create an account. The registration process typically requires basic information such as the account name, password, email address, and phone number. You can link your account to your overseas credit card, or you can use third-party payment platforms such as Alipay, WeChat Pay, and Union Pay. 3. Browse…Original link

Shenzhen hosted a development conference for the smart robotics agile hand industry at the Shenzhen Venture Capital Square in Nanshan District yesterday.   Organized by the Shenzhen Municipal Science, Technology, and Innovation Bureau and hosted by the Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society, the conference is the first in the country to focus on the intelligent robotics flex-finger sector, combining elements of conference, competition, and exhibition. It aims to foster collaboration among government entities, industry players, academic institutions, research facilities, and investors.   Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong delivered an insightful speech during the event, underscoring the significance of robotics in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and IoT integration. The industry is a typical representative of the new quality productive forces, he stressed.   He highlighted the crucial role agile hands play as the final actuators connecting embodied robots with their environment, incorporating state-of-the-art technologies such as flexible sensing and high-performance materials.   The mayor outlined Shenzhen's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of smart robotics agile hand technologies through comprehensive ecosystem development, innovative capital utilization, and global market expansion. He emphasized the city's dedication to providing a conducive environment for enterprises, institutions, and talent to thrive,…Original link

  China's Edward Gaming clinches the Valorant Champions 2024 title in South Korea. Shanghai-based Edward Gaming clinched the Valorant Champions 2024 title in South Korea, a historic victory for China region in the popular first-person shooter game. EDG beat the EMEA team Team Heretics, or TH, with a 3-2 victory on Sunday night. EDG's Zheng Yongkang or "ZmjjKK" was awarded the first MVP trophy for Valorant Champions 2024. "We made new history. We are the champions," EDG said on its Weibo account. The news generated significant online attention in social media, with the EDG post forwarded 13,000 times and earning 42,000 Likes. Ti Gong EDG team members enjoy the game. Shanghai aims to become global eSports hub Valorant, a popular five vs five first-person shooter game, officially debuted domestically in July of last year. It is operated by Tencent locally, which planned to invest 1 billion yuan (US$140 million) over three years to boost the game's ecosystem development. Valorant has quickly become one of the most popular FPS games in China. Sixteen international teams attended the global Valorant event held in South Korea, including four from the Chinese region. These teams qualified based on their performance in regional leagues. China's…Original link

A presentation at the final From an intelligent sign language interpretation system to job opportunities for people with autism, 18 teams reached the final of the 2024 Shanghai Social Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition aims to boost the employment of university graduates, promote the development of social organizations and the landing of public welfare projects. Hosted by the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau, the competition has become a platform for integrating cultivation, empowerment, display, and exchange. In its 6th version, this year's competition attracted 401 teams, a record high. On-site road shows and evaluations were conducted. The participants included 172 teams from 58 universities across the country. Finger Dance, an award-winning project, is dedicated to building "information accessibility infrastructure for the global deaf community." Sign language interpretation for the deaf still faces a significant supply gap. Initiated by a group of students from Tongji University, Peking University, and the National University of Singapore, this intelligent system is based on advanced AI sign language large model technology, which can help the deaf and others communicate in real-time. Ti Gong Outstanding programs receive their awards. "The system is very easy to use," explained team leader Cheng Sirui during the final. "With…Original link

A visitor in the animal exhibition area Ti Gong The exhibition is ongoing at the Shanghai Worker's Cultural Palace. An exhibition featuring 58 exhibits ranging from animal specimens to a model of the domestically-developed Yutu lunar rover opened in Huangpu District on Friday, showcasing the the skills and wisdom of Shanghai gongjiang (which literally means a master craftman). Shanghai is the birthplace of China's industrial workers and the cradle of skilled craftsmen, who have created one miracle after another with their wisdom and hands. The display selected 100 projects and 58 sets of models from 45 Shanghai craftsmen, showcasing their persistent pursuit of excellence in quality, and continuous exploration of innovation in the development of Shanghai. The exhibition comprises two display areas and six sections. Ti Gong The aerospace display area. The Rare Animal Specimen Exhibition is held in collaboration with the Shanghai Natural History Museum, enabling people to admire the artistic creations of animal specimens by Shanghai craftsman Shan Kun. In the aerospace exhibition area, visitors can follow the national masters of hand, such as Wang Shunqun and Cao Yi, through exhibits like the models of the Chinese space station and Yutu lunar rover. Shanghai has selected and cultivated…Original link

Local scientists have disclosed the mechanism of the maturity and abnormal development of oocytes, providing new insights into the treatment of infertility. The incidence of infertility has risen worldwide to 15 to 20 percent, which represents 60 to 80 million couples globally having fertility issues. Many couples turn to in vitro fertilization to try to conceive. However, the reasons and mechanisms behind the abnormal development of eggs, insemination, and embryos remain unknown. Professor Wang Lei at the Institutes of Biomedical Sciences of Fudan University believed genetics played an important part in abnormalities, and teamed with doctors from the Shanghai International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital to carry out joint research. Experts detected the first gene causing maturity disorders in eggs and found the gene TUBB8 was responsible for 30 percent of patients with such problems. Screening for TUBB8 is now used in clinical practice. Professor Wang Lei (left) talks with his team in the lab. After that, experts detected another 24 genes related to human egg maturity and explained the mechanisms. Based on their first-phase findings, experts kept looking for deeper causes of infertility. In the latest research, they disclosed the mechanisms of spindle bipolarization in human oocytes and…Original link

More than 20 robotics companies from Shenzhen are making their presence felt at the 2024 World Robot Conference, which is being held at the Beijing Etrong International Exhibition & Convention Center. The five-day global industry event, which kicked off Wednesday, has attracted 169 exhibitors presenting more than 600 innovative products, including 60 brand-new products making their debut on-site. Robots at the conference showcased a wide range of abilities, from cooking and juicing to folding clothes, handling boxes, and painting. Those developed by Shenzhen companies have stood out among their cutting-edge competitors. Shenzhen-based UBTECH Robotics, China's largest manufacturer of educational and humanoid robots, debuted its industrial scenario solution for humanoid robots, marking the world's first such solution applied in industrial settings. This new offering integrates UBTECH's latest research and development achievements. Based on core technologies, UBTECH's Walker S series of industrial humanoid robots can perform multiple tasks, including intelligent movement, sorting, quality testing, tightening screws, and part installation. "Humanoid robots are rapidly moving towards real-world applications," a UBTECH staff member said on-site. The company, with over 12 years of industrial experience, is advancing the use of humanoid robots in manufacturing, commercial services, and home companionship. Astribot (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., a young…Original link

The trip between Shenzhen and Meizhou in northeastern Guangdong will be cut to 1.5 hours when a new high-speed railway opens in September, according to a Thursday post on iShenzhen, the official WeChat account of the Shenzhen Municipal Government Service Data Administration. A test run held Tuesday on the Meizhou-Longchuan section of the under-construction Longyan-Longchuan High-speed Railway that links Longyan City in Fujian Province and Heyuan City in Guangdong, showed that a one-way trip took only 35 minutes. Currently, it takes almost six hours to drive from Shenzhen to Meizhou, and a train trip takes around three hours. The 94-km Meizhou-Longchuan section will have three stations in Meizhou and one station in Heyuan. It will link up with the Meizhou-Shantou High-speed Railway at Meizhou West Station and the Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-speed Railway at Longchuan West Station. The rail is the first railway independently funded and constructed by Guangdong Province. Along the route, the contractor, China Railway Construction Co. Ltd., completed a total of 52 tunnels including the 7,377-meter-long Xiahuangtian Tunnel, the route's longest. According to the Guangzhou Railway Group Corp., the railway will play a significant role in facilitating the integration of the eastern area of Guangdong into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao…Original link

In June 2024, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) brought together over 2,300 attendees from across the globe to Hong Kong, creating a vibrant platform for dialogue on the intersection of design, innovation, and technology. The KODW 2024 featured thought leaders and pioneers in various fields, offering a rich tapestry of insights through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops. From exploring the latest in AI-driven design to the future of urban development, KODW 2024 proved to be a melting pot of ideas and inspiration. READ MORE: Knowledge of Design Week 2024 Concludes with Over 2,300 Attendees Amidst this dynamic atmosphere, That's had the pleasure of sitting down with Olivier Segura, Managing Director of L'ÉCOLE Asia Pacific. Our conversation delved into a variety of topics, from the unique educational offerings of L'ÉCOLE to the role of AI in jewelry education. Segura shared his insights on how L'ÉCOLE is expanding its reach in the Asia Pacific region, the growing interest of Asian students in the art and science of jewelry, and how traditional craftsmanship can coexist with modern technology. His thoughtful perspectives offer a compelling glimpse into the future of jewelry education. Can you tell us a bit about your background? I have had an…Original link

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