Stories from China

Rail transport services from China to Europe completed more than 4,000 trips during the first quarter of 2021. This figure is considered a record high for the sector. The report noted that transport costs for these services are approximately $4,000 to $5,000. The increase in rail usage follows a shift in merchant preferences toward rail transport earlier in the year.

China's Ministry of Natural Resources reported that 31 provinces have completed natural resource rights registration for 2,419 key areas. The total registered area covers nearly 400,000 square kilometers. National plans for this year include completing registration for the Yangtze River main stream from Chongqing to Shanghai and the central Bohai Sea area. The initiative also targets new national parks, international and national wetlands, and major rivers and lakes. The registration process covers 19 categories of the national economy. China has completed a new vessel capable of carrying 10,800 units of cargo. The completed vessel has a maximum capacity of 10,800 units and incorporates new green technologies. The new vessel can carry up to 10,800 units of diverse models, including light energy vehicles and heavy trucks, and utilizes the latest green technology.

Archaeological evidence suggests Changbai Mountain served as a long-term, high-density habitation site for ancient humans between 220,000 and 13,000 years ago. Chinese social sciences researchers report an increase in archaeological activity regarding the Zhijidong period. Archaeologists have identified an expansion of the Hongshan culture into southwestern regions of China. Chen Xingcan, a member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and director of the Chinese Archaeological Society, stated the discovery reveals a scale and high level of complexity in burial systems. Over 200 distinct types of artifacts were found at the site. This finding extends the known chronological range of the culture. The site contains over 200 burial pits, indicating a large-scale and complex burial system. Findings suggest a mixture of primary and secondary burials dating back to 5000 BCE.

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is seriously negotiating to join the Formula 1 racing series. This move reflects a broader globalization strategy for Chinese automotive brands amid intensifying international competition. The development is being monitored as a shift in the global automotive and sports landscape. BYD is considering an entry into Formula 1 racing amid changing technical regulations. The FIA has implemented major engine regulation changes, including increasing the MGU-K output to 350kW from 120kW. This change means approximately 50% of current F1 racing power is derived from electric motors. The current technical landscape is described as creating favorable conditions for BYD. Other brands like Chery are targeting Le Mans, while brands like NIO have been present in Formula E for over a decade.

An undisclosed entity has completed a 32 million RMB acquisition of the intellectual property for the soulslike action RPG 'Mingmo: Abyss of Feather'. The acquisition was completed for 32 million RMB from Chengdu-based Leenzee Technology. The acquisition cost 32 million RMB and was taken from Chengdu Leenzee Technology. The transaction was completed with Leenzee Technology (Chengdu Lingze) based in Chengdu. A major acquisition has been completed for the action RPG 'Mingmo: Wuthering Wings'.

Fresh durian shipments arriving at the Chengdu International Railway Port are maintaining a constant temperature of 13 degrees Celsius during transport. The five-day rail transit reduces transport time by one to two days compared to previous methods. This logistics improvement has lowered fruit spoilage rates from over 10% to under 3%. Increased supply via rail links is impacting market availability and pricing in China. The expansion of production volume is also contributing to market supply stability. Enhanced transport links are increasing market supply and ensuring freshness during customs clearance. The report notes that improved customs clearance processes are ensuring better freshness for consumers. Improved logistics and transportation have ensured sufficient market supply, contributing to price stabilization in the fruit market.

A new ship designed to transport low-emission and natural gas (NG) fueled vehicles has been developed using panel construction technology to reduce weight. The vessel includes hydraulic systems designed to meet anti-riot requirements. The ship is intended to carry a large volume of newly mobilized vehicles. This development was reported from the Sichuan Chengdu International Railway Port import and export container distribution center. The vessel utilizes a specialized construction process to reduce weight for onboard and garage storage.

Guofeng Spring Outing activities have commenced at Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi, Jiangsu province.

A car carrier ship measuring 230 meters in length is transporting 10,800 vehicles. The vessel utilizes a specialized design to accommodate the high volume of cars. The report notes the cars are loaded using a clever design to fit the capacity. The ship is described as being part of a larger maritime context. The ship features an adjustable deck system where the height can be raised or lowered to accommodate different vehicle sizes. The cargo includes standard family-sized cars arranged in neat rows. The vessel's design allows for efficient loading of high-profile vehicles. A new vessel has been constructed using specialized plating processes to reduce weight for shipboard and garage sections. The ship is designed to transport vehicles powered by light fuels or natural gas (NG).

Li Wenguang, president of Intelligent Driving Products, stated that L3 conditional autonomous driving is a necessary step toward high-level automation. He noted a reliability gap between L2 assisted driving and L3 systems. Current assisted driving systems have accident takeover intervals of tens to hundreds of kilometers, whereas L3 requires hundreds of thousands of kilometers. L4 full autonomous driving requirements are ten times higher than L3 standards. Li Wenguang, president of Yiwang Intelligent Driving, noted that L3 systems require hundreds of thousands of kilometers of reliability compared to the tens or hundreds of kilometers seen in L2 systems.