China - September 16, 2024

Cutting-edge technologies showcased at int'l service trade fair in Beijing

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Aaron Liu, Reporter:

"Right now, I'm putting on VR goggles in this 500-square-meter massive space, I get to travel through a thousand years to experience the beauty of Dunhuang for 30 minutes. The space is filled with patterns which help the goggles with special positioning, and with this backpack, I can process the graphics."

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One of the highlights of this exhibition is applying emerging technologies to every aspect of cultural product creation and consumption. In another area, the integration of software and hardware in new energy vehicles has attracted the attention of foreign buyers.

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Buyer from Ghana:

"Now it is very popular, China is booming."

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Lu Yao, Product specialist, Xiaomi:

"One unique aspect of our cars is the integration of vehicle and connectivity. We can control the car via smartphone from home using smart appliances, and almost all functions in the car can be controlled by voice. This is one of our special features."

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Aside from new energy vehicles, we've noticed many AI technology products at the exhibition that are already integrated into the daily lives of ordinary consumers.

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Aaron Liu, Reporter:

"This is a video just generated by AI, showing the crowds at CIFTIS. This year, AI applications are everywhere at the fair. Plus, here’s a scene with AI virtual humans chatting, and it can also recognize what's in front of the camera."

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Experts say this is the first time such services are available to end-users in China. At another booth, we saw an AI orthopedic surgery robot simulating knee replacement surgery.

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Exhibitor:

"Our robot is a sophisticated integration of ‘brain, hand, and eye,’ simulating the capabilities of a seasoned orthopedic expert. It provides personalized surgical solutions with precise and perfect implementation during the procedure."

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This year's CIFTIS has showcased the diverse possibilities of integrating "hardcore technology" with real-world industries, presenting global opportunities in this process from China.

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