Beyond China

Updates on China's major progress in infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, and beyond.

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

Shooting stars over China's #Xinjiang! ✨ The Gobi Desert’s dark skies and dry air make it a dream spot for #astrophotographers. As the Perseid meteor shower lit up the night, stargazers captured spectacular trails above the rugged landscape of Hami.
#Perseid #BeyondChina

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

China travel is booming! ✈️ More than 68M international visitors came to China in 2025, up 15.5% year on year. With wider #visa-free access and travelers sharing their experiences, the trend keeps growing!
#ChinaTravel #BeyondChina

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

China's first movie-themed train takes passengers on a 24-hour journey from Harbin to Shanghai. On board, passengers can enjoy classic films, retro props, film quizzes and dubbing sessions, turning a long journey into an immersive cultural experience. [📸 provided to China Daily]

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

A 600‑year‑old Chinese opera is winning fresh audiences off‑stage. Performer Li Mei has showcased Qinqiang in over 50 countries, resonating with global crowds. Livestreams, digital media and XR further bridge this ancient art to younger generations.[Photo provided to China Daily]

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

Linxiang, a small Hunan city, has become an unexpected hub for the fishing industry. It produces more than 80% of China’s fishing floats. Fueled by growing interest in recreational fishing among young people, the industry supports a $1.25-billion manufacturing cluster annually.

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

Wild Asian elephants live as neighbours in Yunnan. Twenty‑one roam Nangunhe Nature Reserve near local communities. Special farmland, drones and warning apps protect humans and elephants. Local respect for elephants enables harmonious human‑wildlife coexistence. [📸by China Daily]

[Qingdao West Coast New Area @QingdaoWCNA]

Milestone achieved in Qingdao West Coast New Area!🐟 The massive 150,000-metric-ton smart fishery vessel, Guoxin No 1 2-2, has received its first batch of salmon fry. In a two-day operation, over 25,000 Atlantic salmon fry were moved into the vessel's tanks with a 99.7 percent survival rate.

[Qingdao West Coast New Area @QingdaoWCNA]

The Yanji Yangtze River Bridge, the world's longest-span four-main-cable suspension bridge, is taking shape in Hubei province.🌉

Its incredible 1,860-meter span is made possible by four main cables, strengthened with ultra-high-performance steel wires from Qingdao Special Iron & Steel in Qingdao West Coast New Area. Each cable can withstand a 70,000-metric-ton pull, providing the fundamental strength for this massive structure. [Photo/IC]

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

Witness how China's deep-sea innovation sets sail — redefining the future of smart fisheries! 🌊🚢

[Qingdao West Coast New Area @QingdaoWCNA]

Qingdao West Coast New Area has just unveiled a deep-sea giant! 🚢The massive 150,000-metric-ton smart fishery vessel, Guoxin No 1 2-2 (Lu Ji Yu Yang 60618), has officially begun operation, bringing nearly 100,000 cubic meters of aquaculture volume online.

Outfitted with enhanced automation for year-round salmon and trout trials, this ship pioneers a new integrated supply chain model, driving transformation in China's marine industry! [Photo/IC]

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

Join Nancy on an innovative ride with Pony AI's 7th-gen robotaxi!

[Nancy in Nanshan @NancyinNanshan]

PonyAI_tech's 7th-gen robotaxi just hit the streets of Shenzhen, redefining self-driving innovation. This cutting-edge tech is becoming part of daily life, taking cool to a whole new level! @PonyAI_tech

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

The 130-meter vessel can carry over 13,000 tonnes and is powered by 12 lithium battery units with a total capacity of 24,000 kWh. It supports fast charging and battery swapping, with a range of up to 500 km.🚢

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

The world's largest all-electric bulk carrier to date, Gezhouba, has been launched in Yichang, Hubei province, marking a new milestone in green and smart inland shipping.

@GreenCN2030 #ChinaMarvels #GreenTechnology #ElectricVessel #SmartShipping

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

Strengthening maritime safety in the South China Sea—Sansha conducts a full-scale emergency rescue drill near Yongxing Island. 🚢🛟 #Hainan #SouthChinaSea

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

A comprehensive maritime emergency rescue drill of Sansha city is conducted in the waters near Yongxing Island of the Xisha Islands, South #China's #Hainan province, June 26, 2025. #SouthChinaSea https://t.co/ArBsTp7dlB

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

⚡ China powers ahead in the EV battery race! Gotion High-Tech kicks off road tests for its all-solid-state batteries — a leap toward the future of clean mobility. 🚗🔋

#NextGenBattery #EVInnovation #SolidStateFuture

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

Chinese #battery maker Gotion High-Tech has launched the first road testing for its next-generation all-solid-state batteries, after completing the country's first fully localized 0.2 Gigawatt-hour pilot line, marking a milestone in the global race to commercialize next-generation #EV powers. #tech #QualityGrowth https://t.co/ZAHLrG7dMD

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

🌊 China dives deeper into innovation! A smart monitoring system using unmanned vessels and underwater robots just passed sea trials — pushing the frontier of deepwater engineering. 🤖⚙️

#OceanTech #SmartEngineering #MadeInChina

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

A Chinese-developed intelligent monitoring system for deepwater pipeline installation has completed sea trials, marking a major advancement in #China's deepwater engineering capabilities, according to China's Offshore Oil Engineering Co Ltd. It uses a combination of an unmanned vessel, autonomous remotely controlled underwater robots and optical communication technology. #tech

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

The debut of the "Chulong 105", a groundbreaking 105MW 2-pole high-speed synchronous motor-generator, has revolutionized the CAES sector with its cutting-edge technology and significant efficiency gains, heralding a new era for energy storage devices 🌍🔋.

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

At #TaishanMountain, hikers are renting ROBOTIC LEGS to conquer the 1,500m peak.

[Amazing Taian @AmazingTaian]

At #TaishanMountain, hikers are renting ROBOTIC LEGS to conquer the 1,500m peak👏👏.
The rent is about $10 for 3hrs.
Who needs calves when you've got tech? #DynamicTaian #TaianUpdates

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

China's manufacturing sector is leveling up with stronger innovation capabilities! 🚀🔧 A new industrial index highlights the progress. #Innovation #Manufacturing

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

China's manufacturing sector has seen growing innovation capabilities, according to an industrial index released by the China Center for Information Industry Development. #economy https://t.co/GpeNH8Skhh

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

🏡🤖 Smart living just got smarter! Chinese home appliance makers are embracing #AI with #DeepSeek’s large language models, bringing next-level intelligence to everyday life. 🚀✨ #QualityGrowth

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

Chinese home appliance manufacturers are accelerating the use of the cutting-edge technology and integrating #AI startup #DeepSeek's large language models into products and services. #QualityGrowth https://t.co/DILruuqjby

[Beyond China @BeyondCHN]

🚀 Another giant leap! The #ShenzhouXIX crew is gearing up for their third #spacewalk at China's Tiangong #SpaceStation. Stay tuned for more updates from orbit! 🌏✨ #SpaceExploration

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

The #Shenzhou XIX mission crew members aboard China's Tiangong #space station are scheduled to carry out their third #spacewalk in the coming days, the China Manned Space Agency said on Thursday. https://t.co/9SxbZQPTKD