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      China extends condolences over US aircraft collision

      2025-01-31 14:46 Last Updated At:16:47

      China extended deep condolences over the deadly mid-air collision of a passenger plane and a helicopter near Reagan National Airport in the United States Wednesday night, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

      The remarks were made in response to a question concerning the U.S. aircraft collision.

      The spokesperson said China expresses deep condolences over the accident and profound sympathy to the bereaved families, adding that after the incident, the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. immediately activated an emergency response mechanism.

      The spokesperson confirmed that two Chinese citizens were killed in the accident, and the Chinese side has asked the U.S. side to notify the search and rescue progress, the cause of the accident in a timely manner, while handle the follow-up work properly.

      The spokesperson also said China will provide necessary assistance to the families of the Chinese victims as they deal with the aftermath.

      The mid-air collision involved an American Airlines regional jet that had departed from Wichita, Kansas, with 60 passengers and four crew members on board, and a military Black Hawk helicopter with three U.S. Army airmen.

      China extends condolences over US aircraft collision

      China extends condolences over US aircraft collision

      China extends condolences over US aircraft collision

      China extends condolences over US aircraft collision

      China has emerged as a global leader in the development of open-source AI models, humanoid robots, and other cutting-edge technologies, driven by a decade-long effort to build a thriving innovation ecosystem that has attracted billions of dollars in investment and talent.

      DeepRobotics, a Chinese robotics firm, has unveiled its all-terrain quadruped robot Bobcat, sparking widespread interest and attracting up to eight groups of visitors daily for research and discussions. The robot's popularity is partly attributed to a government innovation policy that provided crucial funding three years ago, driving the company's growth and innovation.

      "We received a one-time support of five million yuan (about 690,000 U.S. dollars), which was a significant boost and a strong vote of confidence for us," said Qian Xiaoyu, marketing manager of DeepRobotics in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province.

      The following year, impressed by the company's research advancements, the local government injected an additional 10 million yuan in funding, further solidifying its support for the project.

      "The government established a one-billion-yuan direct investment fund for sci-tech innovation, focusing on early-stage and small-scale startups in advanced and core technologies to support their growth," said Zhang Kangping, general manager of the Hangzhou Xihu District Sci-Tech Equity Investment Co.

      At another company, several intelligent bionic hand products are set for mass production this year. In 2018, the founding team was still conducting research abroad, but a delegation from Hangzhou's government recognized the groundbreaking potential of their technology. A personal invitation was extended to establish the company in Hangzhou, marking the beginning of a fruitful partnership.

      "At that time, brain-computer interface technology was unfamiliar to most people. Hangzhou took a risk in making this decision, which truly reflected the government's foresight," said He Xiyujin, partner at Zhejiang Qiangnao Technology Co.

      Hangzhou has established a 300-billion-yuan investment fund cluster, combining government funds and private capital to support startups. A comprehensive policy system has been put in place to help these companies scale and become industry leaders.

      "With a strong innovation ecosystem, private enterprises can achieve breakthroughs more easily. This includes talent development, reforms in research institutions, venture capital support, and fostering an entrepreneurial culture - all of which create a favorable environment for innovation," said Huang Hanquan, president of the Macroeconomic Research Institute at the National Development and Reform Commission.

      China has now proposed further support for private enterprises, allowing them to lead major national technological projects and access national research infrastructure, which further optimizes the innovation environment.

      China’s private enterprises drive sci-tech innovation amid strong government support

      China’s private enterprises drive sci-tech innovation amid strong government support

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