Driverless technology offers residents a new travel experience

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GUANGZHOU, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — The future of urban mobility is ahead of schedule in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou.

Upon arrival at Baiyun International Airport, a simple online booking is enough to have a driverless taxi arrive at the airport. Within the city, autonomous minibuses take passengers to attractions such as the Canton Tower, while low-altitude flight routes allow the “air buses” to be used in everyday life.

Since February this year, Guangzhou-based robotaxi service provider Pony.ai has been running a robotaxi service between the city center, the airport, and the high-speed rail station. Passengers have reported a calm experience: no abrupt stops, no crawling transitions, just a spacious cabin gliding along at a leisurely pace.

“Our rates are in line with those of regular taxis,” says Chen Haosheng, a Pony.ai employee. “Each car now makes up to 15 trips a day, and demand is growing.” The difference is subtle—dozens of high-definition radars and cameras, not a human hand, evaluate each lane change.

Another Guangzhou-based tech company, WeRide, launched an autonomous minibus service at the Canton Tower. The futuristic service has become a must-have for tourists visiting the city.

The 9-kilometer Canton Tower Loop, which operates daily from 8:00 to 21:00, carried 1.13 million passengers and traveled more than 2.01 million kilometers from December 2023 to the end of 2024.

According to the city bus authority, as of the end of April 2025, 12 such driverless bus routes operating in Guangzhou had safely served 1.17 million passengers and traveled 2.17 million kilometers.

The launch of these demonstration routes demonstrates Guangzhou's steady progress in autonomous driving.

As one of the first cities in China to explore autonomous driving capabilities, Guangzhou offers a rich variety of road test scenarios, creating favorable conditions for the application and demonstration of intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs).

Since 2018, Guangzhou has been actively developing the ICV market, implementing policies and standards related to road testing, demonstration application and operation, and gradually opening up its urban roads.

The city is also pushing the boundaries of autonomous driving by aggressively pursuing “air transportation.” In late March, EHang Intelligent, a Guangzhou-based drone manufacturer, received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to operate autonomous passenger drones. This means consumers will soon be able to purchase tickets at designated locations in Guangzhou to experience low-altitude tours, city sightseeing, and various commercial passenger services.

Developed by EHang, the EH216-S is an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle. It has completed over 60,000 safe flights worldwide and can be applied in scenarios such as passenger transportation, aerial tours, air logistics, and even emergency medical care.

"In the future, planes will have fixed stations like buses, and these stations will be very close to people's homes and destinations. People will also be able to book planes through their mobile phones," said Xue Peng, vice president of EHang Intelligent.

According to the Guangzhou Low-Altitude Economy Development Plan released in May 2024, the total value of Guangzhou's low-altitude economy is expected to reach 150 billion yuan (about 21 billion US dollars) by 2027, with commercial manned flights being one of the main areas.

Data released by the CAAC shows that the market value of the low-altitude economy sector is expected to reach 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025, and could soar to 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035. -0-

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Six countries carried out a joint operation to airdrop humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip

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JERUSALEM/AMMAN, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — Jordan, Egypt, Germany, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France and Spain on Friday carried out a joint airdrop operation to airdrop humanitarian aid for residents of the Gaza Strip.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that for the first time, 126 packages of humanitarian aid were airlifted to Gaza with the participation of Germany, Spain and France.

The IDF noted that it will continue to work to improve the supply of humanitarian aid to the enclave together with the international community, refuting “false claims” of a deliberate starvation of Gaza.

The Jordanian Armed Forces said in a statement that they had sent humanitarian aid, including food and baby formula, to Gaza in coordination with several international partners.

During the operation, some 57 tons of critical supplies were airlifted by aircraft from Jordan, Germany, the UAE, France and Spain, bringing the total amount of supplies delivered to Gaza since missions resumed last week to some 148 tons, the statement said.

Earlier on Friday, the official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israeli forces had killed 24 Palestinians in Gaza in several incidents since dawn, including five people trying to receive humanitarian aid. –0–

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Nantong City Opens Paper-Cutting Art Exhibition to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War

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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. To commemorate this event and the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, the "Liu Jing Paper-Cutting Art Exhibition in Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War" was officially opened at the Art Hall of the Nantong Literary and Art Workers' Association on July 28. It is reported that the exhibition will run until August 18.

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Walking around Guiyang at night

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GUIYANG, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, is experiencing a tourism boom these days. The city, which is relatively cool in summer, attracts a large number of tourists who want to escape the heat.

GUIYANG, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, is experiencing a tourism boom these days. The city, which is relatively cool in summer, attracts a large number of tourists who want to escape the heat.

GUIYANG, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, is experiencing a tourism boom these days. The city, which is relatively cool in summer, attracts a large number of tourists who want to escape the heat.

GUIYANG, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, is experiencing a tourism boom these days. The city, which is relatively cool in summer, attracts a large number of tourists who want to escape the heat.

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At Bam Tso Lake: New Environmental Prospects for Bengen County

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Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region, a team of reporters from the China Tibet News Network (tibet.cn) visited Bengyeong County, Nagchu City Prefecture, on July 26 to witness the county's remarkable achievements in building national unity, industrial revival and ecological construction. From the shore of Bam Tso in Bengyeong County, one can see how the clear surface of the lake harmonizes with the green mountains on the horizon, snow-white clouds float freely and in clusters across the sky, and flocks of waterfowl sometimes soar above the surface of the lake, sometimes frolic on the golden grasslands along the shore, all together creating a majestic canvas of a clean and harmonious ecosystem.

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Lake Guzhulatso in Shannan City – A Perfectly Shaped Blue "Heart Lake"

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Lake Guzhulaco is located in Qomei County, Shannan City, Xizang Autonomous Region, at an altitude of over 4,900 meters above sea level. This lake is fed by meltwater. When viewed from above, its shape resembles a “heart”. The crystal clear lake water, towering mountains, glaciers and flowering meadows intertwine to form a stunning picture, attracting countless tourists to enjoy its magnificence and charm.

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2025 Summer Movie Season Box Office Exceeds 300 Million Yuan in One Day

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The box office revenue for the 2025 summer season exceeded 300 million yuan per day, with the film "Nanjing Photo Studio" taking the lead.

According to online ticketing platforms, the summer movie season's daily box office revenue exceeded 300 million yuan on July 27. This is the first time since February 23, 2025 (153 days later) that the daily box office revenue has exceeded this mark again!

"Nanjing Photo Studio," "The Lychee of Chang'an," and "The Scene" are among the top three films in the single-day box office rankings. The summer film season's daily box office has now exceeded 100 million yuan for 10 consecutive days, with the total amount exceeding 5 billion yuan.

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Palestinian leadership wants to see a demilitarized Palestinian state, including the Gaza Strip – M. Abbas

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RAMALLAH, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — The Palestinian leadership wants to see a demilitarized Palestinian state that includes the Gaza Strip, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.

He made the statement during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the presidential headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.

M. Abbas stressed that the current priority is an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, ensuring access for humanitarian aid to stop the “war of starvation as a weapon” and the release of hostages and prisoners.

He noted the need for the State of Palestine to assume full responsibility for the Gaza Strip with the support of Arab countries and the international community, as well as the need for a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops.

The Palestinian president also called on Israel to cease settlement activity in the West Bank, stop annexation attempts, end “settlement terrorism,” and return confiscated Palestinian funds.

M. Abbas confirmed his readiness to hold general elections, in which political forces and individuals who do not adhere to the program and obligations of the Palestine Liberation Organization, international legitimacy and the principle of “one authority, one law and one legitimate army” will not be allowed to participate.

Y. Wadeful, for his part, according to WAFA, stressed the importance of the Palestinian state assuming responsibility for administering the Gaza Strip after the end of the war, since it is the only legitimate entity representing the interests of all Palestinians, and it is absolutely necessary that it contribute to the reconstruction of Gaza.

The German Foreign Minister expressed his country's readiness to provide the necessary support and assistance to the Palestinian National Authority in its reconstruction efforts.

In addition, the German diplomat called on Israel to release the Palestinian assets it had seized, noting that these funds are the right of the Palestinians and that their continued retention poses a threat to stability. –0–

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National stage of the International Competition of Women's Entrepreneurial Projects in APEC "APEC BEST AWARD"

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On August 1, the national stage of the international competition of women's entrepreneurial projects "APEC BEST AWARD" began, which is held by the Committee for the Development of Women's Entrepreneurship "OPORA RUSSIA", the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation together with the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum under the Federation Council with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

The Russian initiative is aimed at popularizing women's entrepreneurship, promoting and disseminating the best women's entrepreneurial projects, forming an international community of women entrepreneurs and managers, and facilitating the search for partners in the Asia-Pacific region.

This year, the APEC BEST AWARD competition is being held for the tenth time. Women entrepreneurs and managers of companies in the small and medium business segment can take part in the competition.

The condition for accepting applications for the competition for entrepreneurs is compliance with the following criteria:

The project submitted to the competition is related to small and medium-sized businesses in accordance with the gradation criteria for enterprises that have reached the "break-even point" and has been operating in the Russian Federation for at least 2 and no more than 12 years as of the date of the Competition announcement; The candidate's share of participation (capital) in the SME submitted to the competition must be at least 50%. This restriction does not apply to the competition for managers (in the "Best Top Manager" nomination); The business model used must be potentially replicable.

Candidates for the "Best Top Manager" nomination are women who currently head a small or medium-sized enterprise, demonstrate leadership potential and key steps following management decisions on business development, social responsibility, and activities in the interests of women.

The two winners of the Russian stage will meet the finalists of other national selections in the final of the international competition, which will be held in October this year. The jury will include leading APEC experts, representatives of the government sector, and entrepreneurs.

To participate in the Competition, you must fill out a questionnaire form electronically at on the Competition website and send a presentation of the project to the email address Apecvest@rambler.ru until September 5, 2025.

Detailed information can be found on the competition website. A review of the projects of the finalists will be published on the APEC website and on the national websites of the APEC economies.

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The PLA remains a steadfast defender of global security and world peace – Defense Attaché at the PRC Embassy in Belarus

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MINSK, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — History has already proven and continues to prove that the Chinese army has always been a staunch defender, builder and contributor to global security and world peace, Defense Attaché at the Chinese Embassy in Belarus Liu Zhe said on Thursday during a ceremonial event to mark the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA).

He noted that the world has now entered a new period of turbulent change, with global peace and security facing unprecedentedly serious challenges. “Faced with the question of what kind of security concept the world needs and how countries can achieve common security, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Security Initiative, emphasizing the need to adhere to the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, providing a Chinese approach to building a balanced, effective and sustainable international security architecture,” Liu Zhe noted.

He stressed that the PLA is committed to implementing the Global Security Initiative with concrete actions, actively providing the international community with a public security plan, including peacekeeping operations, ocean escort missions, international disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.

"China firmly adheres to the path of peaceful development and consistently pursues a defensive national policy. Since the founding of the PRC, the Chinese army has never initiated a single conflict or invaded an inch of foreign territory. Over the past three years, China's defense spending has grown steadily at 7.2 percent. At the same time, the share of military spending in the country's GDP has remained below 1.5 percent for many years, which is below the world average," Liu Zhe concluded. -0-

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