China releases report on global meteorological development in 2024

The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) on Sunday released a report on the overall trend of meteorological progress worldwide in 2024.

March 23 marks the 65th World Meteorological Day, with the theme of "Closing the Early Warning Gap Together."

Planet Earth faces unprecedented climate challenges. 2024 was the hottest year on record. Global warming has triggered frequent and intensified extreme weather events, which emphasizes the importance of early warning systems in disaster prevention and mitigation.

CMA has made great efforts to step up meteorological disaster monitoring, forecasting, and warning as well as prevention and response capabilities.

The report demonstrates the overall trend of meteorological progress worldwide and the major meteorological achievements in key areas in 2024.

In response to the global meteorological development trend, the report analyzes that cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence are rapidly advancing and reshaping the future prospects of the meteorological industry.

At the same time, the report recognizes that significant progress has been made in the modernization of China's meteorological scientific and technological capabilities as well as social services. China's early warning achievements and experiences have been widely promoted to multiple countries.

The "Fengqing," "Fenglei" and "Fengshun" large models released by CMA have been successfully implemented in the meteorological business field.

The country's Fengyun meteorological satellite data services now cover 130 countries and regions, becoming a key tool supporting the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", according to the report.

China's experience, technology, and standards have contributed strength to global climate governance and addressing climate change.

"As of now, more than 100 countries worldwide have established early warning systems for multiple disasters. Our meteorological department has been actively implementing Chinese practices. China's experience has provided solutions for enhancing global disaster prevention and mitigation, and strengthening the capacity and resilience against climate change. The people-centered approach has gained recognition and appreciation from the World Meteorological Organization," said Li Lijun, director of the Meteorological Development and Planning Institute of CMA.

China releases report on global meteorological development in 2024

China will steadfastly expand its high-standard opening-up and keep improving its business environment, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said in Beijing on Tuesday.

It is hoped that Boeing will seize the opportunity, deepen its cooperation with China's aviation industry, and provide more high-quality products and services to Chinese businesses and consumers, Wang said when meeting with Brendan Nelson, senior vice president of the Boeing Company and president of Boeing Global.

As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States should carry out mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation, which conforms to the fundamental interests of both sides, the minister said.

He expressed the hope that Boeing will play an active role in maintaining the stability and health of the global aviation industry ecosystem, and contribute to the development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

Noting that aviation is a highly globalized industry with deeply integrated production and supply chains, Nelson said Boeing will continue to honor its commitment to the Chinese market, expand its investment in China, and support the growth of China's air transportation sector.

The United States and China have complementary strengths and are interdependent. Mutually beneficial cooperation meets the expectations of businesses on both sides, he said.

Boeing is ready to continue playing a constructive role in the healthy, stable development of U.S.-China relations, he added.

Chinese commerce minister meets president of Boeing Global

Chinese commerce minister meets president of Boeing Global