Wang Yi calls on int‘l community to strengthen unity, cooperation in building peaceful future

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday called on the international community to strengthen unity and cooperation in building a peaceful future at the Summit of the Future held at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.

During his address, Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that building a peaceful future requires dialogue, cooperation, and global unity.

"Countries of the world need to build a future of peace and tranquility. In this changing and turbulent world, new risks and challenges keep cropping up. No country can stay unaffected. Greater solidarity and cooperation of the international community is not a choice, but a must," said Wang.

"Countries should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and settle disputes through dialogue, resolve differences through consultation and enhance security through cooperation. Major countries, in particular, should lead by example. They should break geopolitical circles, rise above bloc confrontation, and serve as propellers for world solidarity and anchors for international peace," said Wang.

As the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Wang is in New York to attend the UN Summit of the Future and the general debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly from September 22 to 28.

More than 130 heads of state and government attended the Summit of the Future, which opened on Sunday.

The Summit adopted a Pact for the Future, as well as its annexes the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, which cover a broad range of themes including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance.

Wang Yi calls on int‘l community to strengthen unity, cooperation in building peaceful future

Wang Yi calls on int‘l community to strengthen unity, cooperation in building peaceful future

Wang Yi calls on int‘l community to strengthen unity, cooperation in building peaceful future

Wang Yi calls on int‘l community to strengthen unity, cooperation in building peaceful future

Wang Yi calls on int‘l community to strengthen unity, cooperation in building peaceful future

A vast array of groundbreaking innovations and sophisticated technologies for use in the transport and logistics sector were showcased at the 16th International Exhibition on Transport Technology and Equipment that opened in Beijing on Sunday.

Running from Sunday to Tuesday, this year's exhibition features five zones spread across a 30,000-square-meter area, focusing on infrastructure connectivity, stabilized logistics supply chains, transportation safety and security, green transportation and energy transformation, integrated road and air transport, and smart transportation. At the exhibition, a standout exhibit is an AI-powered robot that has captured the attention of many visitors. The tunnel inspection robot, leveraging artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, can traverse tunnels at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. It boasts a large battery capacity that can be fully charged wirelessly within an hour, enabling 20 hours of continuous inspection.

This robot can be further applied in a variety of scenarios such as underground pipelines in cities, subways, and unmanned substations in the future.

In addition, an eye-catching high-tech exhibit is the smart lamppost. Its utility extends beyond illumination to include environmental monitoring, broadcasting, and emergency location services. Most notably, it offers wireless charging technology for mobile phones when placed on it. Another tech-powered item is the electronic rearview mirror installed in trucks, utilizing wide-angle imaging technology. This small device enhances the driver's field of vision beyond the limitations of traditional rearview mirror, reducing blind spot and ensuring safer driving for truck drivers on the road.

Another eye-catching invention is an underwater inspection robot. It relies on advanced image recognition technology and autonomous navigation systems, enabling its future utilization in scenarios such as marine operations, rescue and salvage missions, and aquaculture.

The exhibition serves as a platform for transportation-related companies and institutions to share knowledge, exchange technologies, and promote investment and trade, fostering sustainable and innovative growth within the transportation sector.

16th Int'l Exhibition on Transport Technology, Equipment showcases sophisticated technologies