CIFTIS displays innovative, futuristic delivery services

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CIFTIS displays innovative, futuristic delivery services

2024-09-16 16:28 Last Updated At：16:57

Innovative and futuristic logistics and delivery applications have caught the eyes of the visitors at the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing.

This year's CIFTIS, from Sept 12 to 16, featured a special exhibition on supply chains and transportation with three themed zones - travel services, smart logistics and transportation, and supply chain security. Over 200 well-known domestic and foreign companies participated both online and offline, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, products, and innovative solutions.

In China, delivery within the day or next day is common, which is supported by the hard work of couriers and innovative solutions.

A six-rotor multi-purpose network-connected drone with the maximum loading weight of 20 kg was displayed at the exhibition booth of the express delivery service China Post. Integrating a high precision positioning device, millimeter wave radar and visual perception system, it can meet a wide range of application needs in the fields such as delivery, search and rescue, and mapping.

When it comes to more challenging transportation scenarios such as islands and plateaus, medium-sized drones are more adept. They can be used in high-altitude and island environments, featuring advantages such as long endurance and heavy payload capacity.

"The T100 model drone has made its debut at this CIFTIS with the maximum loading weight of up to 50 kg. This type of drones are currently ready for takeoff in provinces of Sichuan and Zhejiang, and Chongqing Municipality," said Shen Jing, deputy general manager of the Marketing Department, China Postal Express and Logistics Co., Ltd.

China Post has set up a drone transport and delivery team, equipped with multiple types of drones which have flown for 16,000 sorties and transported more than 160 tonnes of freights. The company has piloted the use of drones for terminal deliveries in the provincial-level regions of Anhui, Chongqing, Jiangsu and Sichuan.

In the supply chain security zone, many smart logistics achievements are on display, focusing on building a secure and stable dual circulation supply chain layout for both domestic and global markets, reflecting the development concepts of technological empowerment and green transformation.

"For example, with unmanned driving network resources, we can create a comprehensive logistics information application platform. Through this platform, we can foster an ecological management model for the entire industrial park, boosting its greening and intelligence," said Zhang Yusen, investment promotion manager of a smart logistics company in Beijing.

UNGA calls for end to Israeli occupation in Palestine within a year

2024-09-19 06:05 Last Updated At：07:17

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a non-binding resolution on Wednesday demanding an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months by an overwhelming margin.

The resolution was adopted with 124 votes in favor, 14 against and 43 abstentions, during the UNGA's 10th emergency special session considering Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

The resolution demanding that Israel comply with all its legal obligations under international law, including advisory opinions by the International Court of Justice, was introduced by the State of Palestine on Tuesday and was co-sponsored by more than two dozen nations.

By the newly adopted resolution, the UNGA "demands that Israel brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which constitutes a wrongful act of a continuing character entailing its international responsibility and do so no later than 12 months from the adoption of the present resolution."

The UNGA also demands that Israel comply without delay with all its legal obligations under international law, including as stipulated by the International Court of Justice.

In remarks before the vote, Mohamed Issa Abushahab, the permanent representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, said the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza must be addressed through unimpeded access to those in need, a ceasefire deal and the full implementation of all related Security Council resolutions.

A credible peace process must be relaunched to work towards a two-State solution to diffuse this conflict, he said, expressing support for the State of Palestine's full statehood and UN membership. "The time has come to end the suffering," he noted.

Introducing the draft resolution on Tuesday, Riyad Mansour, the permanent observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, called for the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

He said the Palestinian people have been steadfast in the pursuit of their inalienable rights, just like all other citizens worldwide who seek self-determination.

"The Palestinians want to live, not survive -- they want to be safe in their homes, they want their children to go to school without fear. They want to be free in reality as they are in spirit," said Mansour.