Myriad knock-out products exemplifying high-tech development make debut at 7th CIIE

Diverse array of cutting-edge technologies and knock-out products are making their debut at the ongoing 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, displaying signature humanoid robot, digital agriculture and low-carbon energy facilities among others while exemplifying high-tech, high-quality and green development.

With regard to the popular artificial intelligence, a two-wheeled robot which makes its global debut at the event is eye-catching because of its powerful role in various areas, like industrial inspection and short-distance delivery.

The robot with high flexibility and stability can travel very fast and adapt to various complex terrain conditions.

"This product also has very strong scalability. For example, we can equip it with a gimbal camera or a distribution warehouse to make it capable of monitoring or delivery. At the same time, we can also equip different types of robotic arms on it to make it capable of working," said Sun Meng, an exhibitor.

In the area of agriculture, many exhibitors highlighted its achievements in digital technologies including an intelligent farmland monitoring system which can generate an analysis report before sowing, offering information such as soil nutrients, accumulated temperatures, and extreme weather warnings, providing effective reference for farmers.

"After sowing, we can use remote sensing technology to observe the situation in our farmland. As we can see, If it's green here, it means it's growing well, then if red, it reminds us to pay attention to. At this time, we have to carry out some measures targeting the red area, so as to help farmers improve the efficiency of management," said Jiang Yekui, an exhibitor.

The area of technical equipment mainly showed digital industrial automation, low-carbon energy and environmental protection technologies.

Many global leading companies in manufacturing have displayed their advanced technologies and high-end equipment products.

"It is the first new heat exchanger we have designed and produced in China, and it is also the first time it has made its global premiere at the CIIE. It has very compact size and weight with high efficiency. It can support the recovery and heat exchange of waste heat of an entire large power station. It can also be used in the heating of our northern cities and the long-distance heat transmission," said Gu Wen, an exhibitor.

Running from November 5 to 10 under the theme of "New Era, Shared Future," the 7th CIIE has attracted participants from 152 countries, regions and international organizations to participate in its country exhibition and business exhibition.

Among them, nearly 3,500 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions are taking part in the business exhibition, while a record number of 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders are attending the event.

Myriad knock-out products exemplifying high-tech development make debut at 7th CIIE

Rainstorms and flash floods have hit several regions in Spain, including Valencia and Castile-La Mancha, killing at least 217 people and destroying tens of thousands of houses.

The disaster, triggered by intense rainfall, has been identified by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as the second-deadliest flood event in Europe this century.

Heavy rainfall lashed southern and eastern Spain last Tuesday and Wednesday, delivering vast amounts of water over a short period. In Chiva, a town in the country's eastern Valencian region -- one of the worst-hit areas -- a staggering 491 liters of rain per square meter fell in just eight hours, equivalent to 20 months' worth of typical rainfall.

Data also showed that more than 75,000 residential buildings in Valencia have been damaged, and at least 190,000 individuals affected, and the search for casualties continues.

The storms have uprooted the lives of many Chiva residents, including a Chinese family who have lived in Spain for more than 20 years. As the river rose and destroyed their hardware shop, a lifetime's work was washed away in just a few hours.

"My family, our staff, seven of us in total, if we didn't have stairs to the roof, we would have all drowned in here. It isn't easy for Chinese people here, we come and we work so hard, then we see everything we've worked for just taken away like that. We have a phrase in Chinese, it means 'unity is strength,' so many people have come to help, to ask how we are, I just to say a big thanks to all of them," said business owner Li Ying.

Chiva has rallied around a strong sense of community, and dozens of volunteers have come to their shop to help. Li's husband Jiang is devastated, but thankful.

"People have been so good. They have helped so much. People have come from outside Chiva, from outside Valencia, so many people. Spanish people are good people, look how many have come to help, great people," said Jiang.

Sergio Pin, a local farmer, has been using his tractor to help clear homes and businesses for days.

"This Chinese family belongs to the town, just like the Arabic families, and everyone else here, they're part of the community and we have to help them. Always," said Pin.

Heavy rains pound several regions in Spain, killing at least 217