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A Chinese-made humanoid robot has set a new Guinness World Record by walking.
106 kilometres between the country's eastern cities without shutting down.
Developed by Shanghai-based Agibot.
The Android A2 set off from Suzhou on the night of November 10 and reached the Bund in Shanghai.
In the early hours of November 13, powered by Agibot's rapid hot-swap battery system.
The robot remained active for the entire journey, officially covering 106286 km, as certified.
Wang Chuang, Senior Vice President of Agibot, said that walking from Suzhou to Shanghai is a tough task even for many humans, but the robot achieved it.
It proves the maturity of the robot's hardware, cerebellar balance, algorithms and endurance, laying a solid foundation for large-scale commercial deployment.
Equipped with dual GPS modules, LiDAR and infrared depth sensors, the A2 navigated complex scenarios such as traffic lights, narrow passages and crowded pavements, maintaining stable perception during day and night.
The robot navigated asphalt roads, tiled walkways bridges, tactile paving and ramps, all while while following traffic rules.
In an exchange with reporters upon arrival, the robot described the journey as an unforgettable experience in its machine life, humorously suggesting it might need new shoes.
In April, the Tien Kung Ultra, built by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre, completed a 21km half marathon in 2 hours 40 minutes.
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China has launched a commercial trial of satellite images Internet of Things services to diversify the supply in the satellite communication market and support the safe and healthy development of emerging industries such as commercial aerospace and the low altitude economy.
According to the 2025 China 5G Plus Industrial Internet Conference held in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province, the commercial trial will last for two years and support eligible enterprises in conducting satellite Internet of Things services in accordance with laws and regulations.
The trial aims to diversify the supply in the satellite communication market, stimulate the vitality of market entities, enhance industry service capabilities, establish a security regulatory system and develop replicable and scalable experiences and models.
Satellite Internet of Things utilizes satellite communication technology to connect massive devices on the ground, in the oceans and in the air, providing data collection and transmission services.
Its application scenarios cover marine fisheries, transportation and logistics, energy and water resources, as well as emergency communications, the low-altitude economy and industrial internet.
As an important component of new infrastructure.
Satellite communication development has entered the fast track in China this year, with significant progress made in constellation construction, technological breakthroughs and industrial development.
In August, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued guidance on optimising market access to promote the development of the satellite communication industry, which outlines a comprehensive plan and systematic approach to opening up satellite communication services.
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The mountainous southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou plans to launch its first regular low-altitude drone logistics route this year, following a successful cross-city cargo trial flight of a domestically developed electrical vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
On November 20, the two-ton aircraft carried emergency medicines and local agricultural products from a low-altitude Flight Service Base in the provincial capital city Guiyang, to a general airport in Huangping County in Qiangdongnan, Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, covering 118 kilometres in just 40 minutes.
Travelling by traditional ground transport between the two places takes more than two hours through the karst landscape.
Hua Kui, project director at a low-altitude economy development company wholly owned by Guizhou Civil Aviation Institute, said the flight tested the aircraft's stability and efficiency in Guizhou's complex mountainous terrain and would provide equipment and data support for transporting agricultural and emergency supplies.
He revealed that that the province aims to make the route operational this year, with plans to later expand its applications to include passenger tourism and commuter transport.
V2000CG carry-all, developed by the Shanghai-based company, has obtained all three required Chinese aviation certificates, namely the Type Certificate, the Production and the Airworthiness Certificate.
It has a payload capacity of up to 400 kilograms, with a cruising speed of of 180 km per hour and a range of 200 km.
China's low altitude economy is entering a stage of rapid growth.
According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the country's low altitude is expected to reach a market size of 15 trillion yuan, about US211 billion, by the end of this year, and could grow to 35 trillion yuan by 2030.
As this year's snow season begins, ski resorts across northern China are opening their slopes, reigniting people's passion for winter sports and driving a notable shift toward domestically manufactured, technologically advanced gear.
The trend is evident among enthusiasts like Jiang Dejiao from Shanghai, who recently embarked on his season's first run at Jilin Province's Beidahou ski resort in northeast China.
This time, his equipment, from skis and goggles to his jacket, consisted entirely of Chinese brands.
Jiang said that through product upgrades, he finds the craftsmanship of domestic brands now rivals top international standards.
Coupled with their competitive pricing, they are gaining widespread market acceptance.
The growing consumer confidence mirrors the rapid evolution of China's ice and snow equipment manufacturing sector.
Although a late starter, the industry has expanded swiftly, propelled by robust market demand and technological innovation.
Official data shows that China has established a comprehensive product system covering 15 major categories of ice and snow equipment, thereby forming a complete industrial chain.
The sector's sales revenue has soared from less than 5 billion yuan about US705 million in 2015, to around ¥22 billion in 2023.
The upgrade to smart manufacturing is becoming a core engine of growth, transforming the sector from scattered original equipment manufacturing into a comprehensive system that produces everything from skates and snowboards to snow makers and grooming vehicles.
Just an hour's drive from Beidahou, at Jilin Chemical Fibre Group's carbon fibre production plant, automated lines were operating at full capacity, transforming white precursor fibres into black carbon filaments through oxidation and carbonisation.
They become the raw material for lightweight high-strength carbon fibre snowboards.
Li Jiaxin, production manager at the group's composites subsidiary, said this is the company's new initiative to venture into winter sports equipment manufacturing and expand competition.
Carbon Fibre's downstream applications.
She explained that carbon fibre boards are about 30 lighter and 3 to 5 times stronger than conventional ones, offering superior flexibility and stability.
Innovation extends beyond Jilin.
Across China, enterprises and universities are advancing smart manufacturing in winter sports gear.
In Heilongjiang's Qichihar, a company pioneered the use of titanium alloy in speed skating blades, achieving top-tier international standards.
At Jilin University, a key laboratory has developed products such as ski penguin robots and resort patrol drones.
Supportive government policies are providing further momentum.
Recent plans in Jilin Province and Harbin City emphasize tackling core technological challenges and fostering distinctive industrial chains for equipment and facilities.
Furthermore, Winter sports are transcending geographical and seasonal limits, creating new opportunities.
Jilin Jinlun Technology's indoor ski simulators, which offer an experience over 80 similar to real skiing, are now used in schools and training centres from Beijing to Xinjiang.
Wang Jiahong, professor of sports and exercise at Beijing Normal University, noted that supportive national policies will accelerate breakthroughs in research and development for key equipment such as snowmakers and gondolas, thereby enhancing self-sufficiency.
Wang also highlighted the widespread application of digital technologies, such as smart resort management systems and virtual simulators, injecting powerful tech-driven momentum into the winter sports economy.
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Exports flowing through Beijing's two major airport hubs rose steadily in the first 10 months of the year, highlighting the growing role of high-tech and green sectors in the Chinese capital's outbound trade.
According to Beijing Customs, combined exports via Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing Airport International Airport reached 2146 billion yuan during the period up 83 year on year.
In total, Beijing recorded 267 trillion yuan in goods trade in the first 10 months, with exports reaching 51569 billion yuan, up 28, a record high.
Customs data shows that that in the first 10 months, Beijing's emerging industries showed strong momentum.
Exports of green and low-carbon products climbed 22 from a year earlier, while biomedicine exports rose 158 and information technology products increased 14.
These sectors have become key drivers of regional export growth.
Beijing is targeting ambitious milestones for its two major airports – aiming to achieve a combined passenger throughput of over 160 million and a total freight and mail throughput of more than 25 million tonnes by 2030.
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A Chinese-made humanoid robot has set a new Guinness World Record by walking 106 kilometres between the country's eastern cities without shutting down.
Developed by Shanghai-based Agibot.
The Android A2 set off from Suzhou on the night of November 10th and reached the Bund in Shanghai in the early hours of November 13th.
Powered by Agibot's rapid hot-swap battery system.
The robot remained active for the entire journey, officially covering 106286 km, as certified.
Wang Chuang, senior vice president of Agibot, said said that walking from Suzhou to Shanghai is a tough task, even for many humans, but the robot achieved it.
It proves the maturity of the robot's hardware, cerebular balance algorithms and endurance, laying a solid foundation for large-scale commercial deployment.
Equipped with dual GPS modules, LIDAR and infrared depth sensors.
The A2 navigated complex scenarios such as traffic lights, narrow passages and crowded pavements, maintaining stable perception during night and day.
The robot navigated asphalt roads, tiled walkways bridges, tactile paving and ramps, all while following traffic rules.
In an exchange with reporters upon arrival, the robot described the journey as an unforgettable experience in its machine life, humorously suggesting it might need new shoes.
In April, the Tiankung Ultra, built by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, completed a 21-kilometer half-marathon in 2 hours 40 minutes.
This is Special English.
China has launched a commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things services to diversify the supply in the satellite communication market and support the safe and healthy development of emerging industries such as commercial aerospace and the low altitude economy.
According to the 2025 China 5G Plus Industrial Internet Conference held in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province, the commercial trial will last for two years and support eligible enterprises in conducting satellite Internet of Things services in accordance with laws and regulations.
The trial aims to diversify the supply in the satellite communication market, stimulate the vitality of market entities, enhance industry service capabilities, establish a security regulatory system and develop replicable and scalable experiences and models.
Satellite Internet of Things utilizes satellite communication technology to connect massive devices on the ground, in the oceans and in the air, providing data collection and transmission services.
Its application scenarios cover marine fisheries, transportation and logistics, energy and water resources, as well as emergency communications, the low-altitude economy and industrial internet.
As an important component of new infrastructure.
Satellite communication development has entered the fast track in China this year, with significant progress made in constellation construction, technological breakthroughs and industrial development.
In August, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued guidance on optimising market access to promote the development of the satellite communication industry, which outlines a comprehensive plan and systematic approach to opening up satellite communication services.
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