On December 19, China Eastern Airlines Flight MU2158 from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Xi ‘an Xianyang Airport, produced the one millionth passenger of the large domestic aircraft C919. This means that since it was put into commercial operation on May 28, 2023, the C919 has carried more than 1 million passengers.
It is reported that as of December 19, 2024, COMAC has delivered 14 C919 aircraft to Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. The C919 operated by the three major airlines has opened a total of 15 routes, serving 10 cities.
The top 10 global Engineering achievements for 2024, selected by the journal of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (Engineering), were released in Beijing on Monday. Car-t cell therapy, Chang ‘e-6, low-orbit communication satellite constellation, flexible display, high-temperature gas-cooled reactor nuclear power plant, smart factory, driverless CAR, surgical robot, Vincennes video large model Sora, and ultra-large wind power equipment were selected.
Academician Chen Jianfeng, Secretary general of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and executive editor of Engineering, introduced that the world’s top ten engineering achievements mainly refer to major innovation achievements in engineering science and technology that have been completed and validated in practice in the past five years and have a global impact. The world’s top 10 engineering achievements in 2024 were determined through global nominations, expert selection and recommendation, public questionnaires, and deliberation by the selection committee.
Chen Jianfeng said that this selection of the world’s top ten engineering achievements reflect three characteristics: first, it represents the most advanced technical level or major original breakthrough in one or more engineering science and technology fields, which can lead the direction of future technological progress, such as CAR T cell therapy marking the arrival of the era of cell therapy; Second, the overall goal has been achieved through technology integration and resource optimization, showing remarkable system integration and innovation characteristics. For example, the low-orbit communication satellite constellation is gradually becoming an important part of the global communication network with its unique technical advantages. The third is the birth of new industries and new momentum, such as driverless cars and flexible displays, which represent the development direction of new quality productivity and have broad application scenarios.
On the same day, the Chinese Academy of Engineering also released the “Global Engineering Frontiers 2024” report, according to the subject areas of the 9 departments of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, through the combination of data analysis and expert research and judgment, the 92 engineering research frontiers and 92 engineering development frontiers were selected, and the most important 27 research frontiers and 27 development frontiers were deeply analyzed. We will formulate road maps for key frontier development.
Why did the delivery volume of China’s independently developed large civil passenger aircraft C919 soar from 3 to 10 in just two years, and even double in the future? For a new force that is still growing, is this a result of accumulated technical strength or a “tacit approval” from traditional aviation giants?
Many people may not know that C919 is not a technological miracle that “popped up suddenly”. Behind its debut is a thorny research and development road. Back in 2008, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) launched the project to develop C919. The goal at that time was simple – to break the decades-long “two-person show” between Boeing and Airbus in the global civil aircraft market.
However, behind the simple goal is a gamble. What problems need to be overcome to manufacture such a large civil airliner? Just an international airworthiness certification can make the R&D team suffer enough. There is also the integration of the supply chain, the breakthrough of technical barriers, and the challenge of entering the international aviation market… Nothing is easy.
Nine years later, on May 5, 2017, C919 finally completed its maiden flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. On that day, many industry insiders said that this was a “milestone in the history of China’s high-end manufacturing.” It is not only an aircraft, but also the beginning of China’s aviation industry’s transformation from a “follower” to a potential rival.
Developing a large aircraft from scratch is as difficult as “building a house on the seabed.” The maiden flight of C919 was the first time that it had landed firmly on the seabed.
If the first flight of C919 is just an internal verification of its technical strength, then its appearance at the international air show is an external announcement of “I am here”. At the Zhuhai Air Show in 2018 and 2022, C919 attracted keen attention from the aviation community at home and abroad. Not only does its design meet the aesthetic standards of the modern aviation industry, but its technical parameters are also comparable to similar foreign models.
These two appearances not only allowed the outside world to see COMAC’s progress in research and development, but also allowed potential customers to smell the possibility of commercial value.
However, the “debut show” of C919 is not a magical leap like in science fiction, but a step-by-step accumulation. For example, in terms of details, the layout of the seats optimizes the comfort experience, and the design of the control system reflects the humanization. Facts have proved that these seemingly insignificant details can often influence the future order volume. And through these “glimpses” at the air show, C919 has gradually established a competitive advantage that is different from Boeing and Airbus – close to users and flexible products and services.
Before C919 became the focus, COMAC had quietly paved the way for it. Remember the regional jet ARJ21? It may not be as eye-catching as C919, but it is like a valuable cornerstone that laid the foundation for the dream of large aircraft. The research and development of ARJ21 began in the early days of COMAC. For the team that tried to manufacture commercial aircraft for the first time, it was more like a “test field”. Through ARJ21, COMAC gradually figured out how to integrate the supply chain and collected valuable customer feedback in the international market.
The delivery of C919 has grown from 3 to 10, and then doubled. This is a new take-off trajectory for China’s aviation industry. However, how to fly higher and farther in the future is still an “unsolved problem” that needs to be constantly solved.
We will step up efforts to expand the implementation of the “two new” policies; expand service consumption and promote the development of cultural tourism; actively develop the initial public offering economy, ice and snow economy, and silver economy; vigorously implement urban renewal
Tourists from South Korea take selfies at Yuyuan Shopping Mall in Shanghai on December 4. As the number of countries with visa-free entry to China continues to expand and the payment, language, and travel environments continue to improve, “traveling in China” is becoming more and more convenient, and many international tourists are flocking to China.
On November 23, citizens visited the intangible cultural heritage studio on Wanli Temple Pedestrian Street in Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang City. Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, strives to cultivate new scenes and new formats of night economy, create a night economy consumption circle integrating food, entertainment, shopping, intangible cultural heritage, etc., and enrich the night life of citizens.
The China International Consumption Center City Premium Consumption Month event, which was launched in five cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing, came to an end recently. During this period, a total of about 4,000 key consumption promotion activities were held, with more than 20,000 participating companies, playing a positive role in enriching product supply and boosting consumer demand.
Yang Yu, deputy director of the Department of Consumer Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce, said that in recent years, with the steady improvement of residents’ living standards and the continuous upgrading of consumer demand, many new changes and trends have emerged in the consumer market. People pay more attention to high-quality products and trendy domestic products, and are more willing to pay for green, smart and fashionable products.
On December 4, staff from the Xinjiang Hemu Station of the World Snowboard Tour surveyed the competition venue at the Hemu Jikepulin International Ski Resort (drone photo)
On November 30, spectators watched the 2024-2025 FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing Big Air World Cup Beijing Station at the Shougang Big Air.
Taicang Alps International Resort’s ski winter camp products have received good customer service this snow season.
After the winter, as major ski resorts across the country have been reopened, ice and snow tourism has continued to heat up. “Cold resources” are turning into “hot industries.” Qu Qinrui, general manager of the brand marketing department of Fosun Tourism Group Taicang Project, said in an interview that consumers prefer experiential and high-quality tourism consumption, which provides sufficient market support for emerging, high-quality projects such as ice and snow tourism.
“The market segments represented by urban white-collar workers and young families have strong demand, and ice and snow tourism has the opportunity to meet different levels of demand through cross-border integration.”
At 21:57 Beijing time on December 17, 2024, the Shenzhou 19 crew successfully completed its first extravehicular activity, breaking the record for the longest extravehicular activity of Chinese astronauts.
Astronaut Cai Xuzhe walked in space again after two years, and Song Lingdong became the first astronaut born in the 1990s to conduct an extravehicular activity in my country.
Song Lingdong: Today, our crew has successfully completed the extravehicular mission. While enjoying the beautiful scenery of space, we also deeply felt the weight and greatness of the manned space program. The manned space program is a relay race, and we are always on the road. Let us continue to work hard and move forward together to the future!
Wang Haoze: Congratulations to Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong for successfully completing their tasks and achieving new breakthroughs. I am proud of your wonderful performance. We are united in looking at the world and creating a new future together. I wish you all a good dream tonight!
Cai Xuzhe: Congratulations to Song Lingdong for his first spacewalk and for becoming the first Chinese astronaut born in the 1990s to leave the spacecraft. Thank you Wang Haoze for your full cooperation in the spacecraft. We are becoming more and more confident in our extravehicular activities. The Chinese space station is always worth looking forward to!
At the 2024 National Manufacturing Power Construction Expert Forum and the First Industrial Base Innovation and Development Conference held recently, Wu Guanghui, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and chief scientist of China Commercial Aircraft Corporation Limited, introduced the progress of domestically produced large aircraft.
“There are currently three domestic large aircraft, among which C909 and C919 have entered the mass production stage, and C929 is under development.” Academician Wu Guanghui introduced that at the Zhuhai Air Show not long ago, the original ARJ21 regional aircraft was renamed C909. It is not just a simple new commercial name, but improvements have been made in many aspects of aircraft performance.
C919 is a trunk aircraft with a maximum range of 5,555 kilometers. 13 aircraft have been delivered, 14 routes have been opened, a total of more than 10,000 hours of flight, and 720,000 passengers have been carried. C929 is an intercontinental aircraft that can fly across the ocean and is under development. “After C919 was put on the market, it received support from many passengers, and the passenger load factor was significantly higher than other aircraft.”
Academician Wu Guanghui also said that from C909 to C919 and then to C929, my country’s large aircraft industry has always been based on independence and insisted on international cooperation. 24 provinces and cities, more than 1,000 units, and more than 300,000 people participated in the research, while 23 countries and regions and more than 500 suppliers participated in the research. International cooperation has not only driven the development of China’s aviation industry, but also the development of the world’s aviation industry.
Academician Wu Guanghui agrees with the view that 2024 is the first year of China’s low-altitude economy. He believes that the research and development and manufacturing of low-altitude aircraft are the same as large aircraft. The formation foundation of the large aircraft industry can serve the low-altitude economy, and the low-altitude economy can also be the basis of large aircraft. The two complement each other and drive each other.
“The coordinated development of large aircraft and low-altitude economy will be a long-term process. There are many scenarios and opportunities in the future, including the introduction of artificial intelligence and management improvements are gradually being carried out.” Academician Wu Guanghui said that at the same time, challenges continue to exist, the industry will be further integrated, the management mechanism has not been fully established, and key technologies still need to be tackled, especially the safety situation is not optimistic and the environmental protection pressure is also great.
“Large aircraft and low-altitude economy are patient economies and patient industries. Although the road is still long, we must remain patient, consistent, persevering, solid and down-to-earth, and we must have ambitious goals,” said Academician Wu Guanghui.
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The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect in both our temperaments and our actions. Just wishing for it doesn’t make it true. It doesn’t make it real. And every company across the world needs to take this into consideration, too. It’s not just about the individual. It’s about the community. It’s about us.
With these words spoken, we can understand the first few aspects of the individual process and then move on to what companies can do from this point forward to become more environmentally friendly and conscious.
Actions speak louder than words do
One of the main aspects you can start on from this exact moment is to drive less. Instead, try using a bike to get to your destination or walk. If possible, of course. Were you meeting your friends in a couple of hours? Why not just walk there and prepare in advance? This is something that can be achieved easily as long as the distance isn’t extreme.
Recycling is also a very impactful choice and action. Start by disposing of your waste in different bins around the house so you can always associate it with a different material. This is just something to help, of course, you can always sort through everything at the end of the week if you so wish.
Eating locally grown vegetables encourages and supports the local farmers and helps the environment in a way that might not be instantly visible, just like the previous choices were. However, it has a vital role in providing a better future for the next generation.
Companies becoming Environmentally Friendly
Before construction begins, try looking into environmentally friendly options such as investing in solar panels, wind energy, or any other renewable sources for energy that your company can benefit from. There are also drainage and water collection systems that can be used for plants and other green spaces.
If you’re not, however, in the building stages and your company is already established. Take a look into creating an environmentally friendly space through the small choices.
Invest less in paper, and try moving most documents into the Online Medium.
Procure items from local manufacturers instead of importing.
Encourage Public Transportation for your Employees by offering them Coupons or any other Motivating Source.
Buying products that are biodegradeable also goes a long way.
Minimizing Waste
One of the smallest changes anyone can make this second is to stop using plastic straws. Either drink from the cup/mug or just use paper or metal straws. There are plenty of options nowadays to skip over this lousy habit entirely.
Nowadays, companies have started investing in recyclable or biodegradable materials for their products, such as shampoo bottles, shower gels, deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and so forth. Therefore, investing your money into such products is very helpful towards the environment.
Remembering to turn off the light when leaving a room can also reduce your electricity bill and improve your overall impact on the planet.
It starts with one single step
All you need is one push in the right direction to begin your eco-friendly journey. Start today, impact tomorrow, and the future generation. The planet is yours, ours, and we need to take care of it. Every action has a ripple effect. The way you act also impacts your peers. So behave eco-friendly, and you invite eco-friendly people into your life.
The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect in both our temperaments and our actions. Just wishing for it doesn’t make it true. It doesn’t make it real. And every company across the world needs to take this into consideration, too. It’s not just about the individual. It’s about the community. It’s about us.
With these words spoken, we can understand the first few aspects of the individual process and then move on to what companies can do from this point forward to become more environmentally friendly and conscious.
Actions speak louder than words do
One of the main aspects you can start on from this exact moment is to drive less. Instead, try using a bike to get to your destination or walk. If possible, of course. Were you meeting your friends in a couple of hours? Why not just walk there and prepare in advance? This is something that can be achieved easily as long as the distance isn’t extreme.
Recycling is also a very impactful choice and action. Start by disposing of your waste in different bins around the house so you can always associate it with a different material. This is just something to help, of course, you can always sort through everything at the end of the week if you so wish.
Eating locally grown vegetables encourages and supports the local farmers and helps the environment in a way that might not be instantly visible, just like the previous choices were. However, it has a vital role in providing a better future for the next generation.
Companies becoming Environmentally Friendly
Before construction begins, try looking into environmentally friendly options such as investing in solar panels, wind energy, or any other renewable sources for energy that your company can benefit from. There are also drainage and water collection systems that can be used for plants and other green spaces.
If you’re not, however, in the building stages and your company is already established. Take a look into creating an environmentally friendly space through the small choices.
Invest less in paper, and try moving most documents into the Online Medium.
Procure items from local manufacturers instead of importing.
Encourage Public Transportation for your Employees by offering them Coupons or any other Motivating Source.
Buying products that are biodegradeable also goes a long way.
Minimizing Waste
One of the smallest changes anyone can make this second is to stop using plastic straws. Either drink from the cup/mug or just use paper or metal straws. There are plenty of options nowadays to skip over this lousy habit entirely.
Nowadays, companies have started investing in recyclable or biodegradable materials for their products, such as shampoo bottles, shower gels, deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and so forth. Therefore, investing your money into such products is very helpful towards the environment.
Remembering to turn off the light when leaving a room can also reduce your electricity bill and improve your overall impact on the planet.
It starts with one single step
All you need is one push in the right direction to begin your eco-friendly journey. Start today, impact tomorrow, and the future generation. The planet is yours, ours, and we need to take care of it. Every action has a ripple effect. The way you act also impacts your peers. So behave eco-friendly, and you invite eco-friendly people into your life.
The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect in both our temperaments and our actions. Just wishing for it doesn’t make it true. It doesn’t make it real. And every company across the world needs to take this into consideration, too. It’s not just about the individual. It’s about the community. It’s about us.
With these words spoken, we can understand the first few aspects of the individual process and then move on to what companies can do from this point forward to become more environmentally friendly and conscious.
Actions speak louder than words do
One of the main aspects you can start on from this exact moment is to drive less. Instead, try using a bike to get to your destination or walk. If possible, of course. Were you meeting your friends in a couple of hours? Why not just walk there and prepare in advance? This is something that can be achieved easily as long as the distance isn’t extreme.
Recycling is also a very impactful choice and action. Start by disposing of your waste in different bins around the house so you can always associate it with a different material. This is just something to help, of course, you can always sort through everything at the end of the week if you so wish.
Eating locally grown vegetables encourages and supports the local farmers and helps the environment in a way that might not be instantly visible, just like the previous choices were. However, it has a vital role in providing a better future for the next generation.
Companies becoming Environmentally Friendly
Before construction begins, try looking into environmentally friendly options such as investing in solar panels, wind energy, or any other renewable sources for energy that your company can benefit from. There are also drainage and water collection systems that can be used for plants and other green spaces.
If you’re not, however, in the building stages and your company is already established. Take a look into creating an environmentally friendly space through the small choices.
Invest less in paper, and try moving most documents into the Online Medium.
Procure items from local manufacturers instead of importing.
Encourage Public Transportation for your Employees by offering them Coupons or any other Motivating Source.
Buying products that are biodegradeable also goes a long way.
Minimizing Waste
One of the smallest changes anyone can make this second is to stop using plastic straws. Either drink from the cup/mug or just use paper or metal straws. There are plenty of options nowadays to skip over this lousy habit entirely.
Nowadays, companies have started investing in recyclable or biodegradable materials for their products, such as shampoo bottles, shower gels, deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and so forth. Therefore, investing your money into such products is very helpful towards the environment.
Remembering to turn off the light when leaving a room can also reduce your electricity bill and improve your overall impact on the planet.
It starts with one single step
All you need is one push in the right direction to begin your eco-friendly journey. Start today, impact tomorrow, and the future generation. The planet is yours, ours, and we need to take care of it. Every action has a ripple effect. The way you act also impacts your peers. So behave eco-friendly, and you invite eco-friendly people into your life.
The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect in both our temperaments and our actions. Just wishing for it doesn’t make it true. It doesn’t make it real. And every company across the world needs to take this into consideration, too. It’s not just about the individual. It’s about the community. It’s about us.
With these words spoken, we can understand the first few aspects of the individual process and then move on to what companies can do from this point forward to become more environmentally friendly and conscious.
Actions speak louder than words do
One of the main aspects you can start on from this exact moment is to drive less. Instead, try using a bike to get to your destination or walk. If possible, of course. Were you meeting your friends in a couple of hours? Why not just walk there and prepare in advance? This is something that can be achieved easily as long as the distance isn’t extreme.
Recycling is also a very impactful choice and action. Start by disposing of your waste in different bins around the house so you can always associate it with a different material. This is just something to help, of course, you can always sort through everything at the end of the week if you so wish.
Eating locally grown vegetables encourages and supports the local farmers and helps the environment in a way that might not be instantly visible, just like the previous choices were. However, it has a vital role in providing a better future for the next generation.
Companies becoming Environmentally Friendly
Before construction begins, try looking into environmentally friendly options such as investing in solar panels, wind energy, or any other renewable sources for energy that your company can benefit from. There are also drainage and water collection systems that can be used for plants and other green spaces.
If you’re not, however, in the building stages and your company is already established. Take a look into creating an environmentally friendly space through the small choices.
Invest less in paper, and try moving most documents into the Online Medium.
Procure items from local manufacturers instead of importing.
Encourage Public Transportation for your Employees by offering them Coupons or any other Motivating Source.
Buying products that are biodegradeable also goes a long way.
Minimizing Waste
One of the smallest changes anyone can make this second is to stop using plastic straws. Either drink from the cup/mug or just use paper or metal straws. There are plenty of options nowadays to skip over this lousy habit entirely.
Nowadays, companies have started investing in recyclable or biodegradable materials for their products, such as shampoo bottles, shower gels, deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and so forth. Therefore, investing your money into such products is very helpful towards the environment.
Remembering to turn off the light when leaving a room can also reduce your electricity bill and improve your overall impact on the planet.
It starts with one single step
All you need is one push in the right direction to begin your eco-friendly journey. Start today, impact tomorrow, and the future generation. The planet is yours, ours, and we need to take care of it. Every action has a ripple effect. The way you act also impacts your peers. So behave eco-friendly, and you invite eco-friendly people into your life.
