China Meteorological Administration

GEIDCO Hosts Thematic Event at COP28

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Mr. Xin Baoan, Chairman of GEIDCO and Executive Chairman of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), attended the event and delivered a welcome speech.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Xin Baoan, Chairman of GEIDCO and Executive Chairman of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), attended the event and delivered a welcome speech.
  • The thematic event features a research report release by GEIDCO entitled Inclusive, Just, Resilient Energy Transition: GEI Solution and Practices, and practical case sharing by SGCC on the development of new power systems.
  • Since its inception, GEIDCO has participated in the UN Climate Change Conference for many consecutive times, held several thematic events, and released multiple research results.
  • During COP28, GEIDCO and WMO also held a thematic event with the theme of "Energy Transition and Clean Energy Development".

Global Times: Fujian-based 'Silk Road Maritime' association expands shipping routes to 116, reaching 131 harbors in the world

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Monday, September 11, 2023

In the past five years, the total number of "Silk Road Maritime" members has risen to 317.

Key Points: 
  • In the past five years, the total number of "Silk Road Maritime" members has risen to 317.
  • The number of ship routes operated by the association hit 116, reaching 131 harbors in 43 countries.
  • As of August 31 this year, shipping routes making up the "Silk Road Maritime" have operated 12,096 freight vessels, facilitating over 14 million standard containers, the association said.
  • Chen pledged that the "Silk Road Maritime" will continue to cooperate with all association members, in a bid to further upgrade cooperation throughout the association, to accelerate shipping industry development.

Prestigious science journal Nature publishes paper about Pangu Weather AI Model authored by HUAWEI CLOUD researchers

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HUAWEI CLOUD announced that a paper about its breakthrough Pangu Weather AI model has been published by Nature, one of the world's top scientific journals.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HUAWEI CLOUD announced that a paper about its breakthrough Pangu Weather AI model has been published by Nature, one of the world's top scientific journals.
  • Pangu-Weather is the first AI prediction model to demonstrate higher precision than traditional numerical weather forecast methods.
  • Pangu-Weather challenges the previously held assumptions that the accuracy of AI weather forecast is inferior to traditional numerical forecasts.
  • The model, developed by the HUAWEI CLOUD team, is the first AI prediction model with higher precision than traditional numerical prediction methods.

Prestigious science journal Nature publishes paper about Pangu Weather AI Model authored by HUAWEI CLOUD researchers

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HUAWEI CLOUD announced that a paper about its breakthrough Pangu Weather AI model has been published by Nature, one of the world's top scientific journals.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HUAWEI CLOUD announced that a paper about its breakthrough Pangu Weather AI model has been published by Nature, one of the world's top scientific journals.
  • Pangu-Weather is the first AI prediction model to demonstrate higher precision than traditional numerical weather forecast methods.
  • Pangu-Weather challenges the previously held assumptions that the accuracy of AI weather forecast is inferior to traditional numerical forecasts.
  • The model, developed by the HUAWEI CLOUD team, is the first AI prediction model with higher precision than traditional numerical prediction methods.

Pakistan flood relief: A friend in need is a friend indeed

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Official statistics show that since mid-June, more than 1,000 people have been killed by heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan.

Key Points: 
  • Official statistics show that since mid-June, more than 1,000 people have been killed by heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan.
  • In these tough times, all Chinese people hold the same belief that "a friend in need is a friend indeed," and the same is true for Pakistani people.
  • "Batie," meaning "iron brother Pakistan," is used by the Chinese as a nickname for the steadfast bonds of friendship between China and Pakistan.
  • China will stand together with Pakistan and assist it in coping with floods and rebuilding homes.

Beat the Heat: Ice Cream Sales Surge on JDDJ and JD.com's Shop Now

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The heat waves are driving strong growth in sales of ice cream and popsicles, which respectively increased by 189% and 109% month-over-month, and the sales of sparkling wine, soft drink, fruit and other iced products are surging as well on JDDJ and JD.com's Shop Now.

Key Points: 
  • The heat waves are driving strong growth in sales of ice cream and popsicles, which respectively increased by 189% and 109% month-over-month, and the sales of sparkling wine, soft drink, fruit and other iced products are surging as well on JDDJ and JD.com's Shop Now.
  • According to the report of China Meteorological Administration, the average temperature in June across the country hit the highest since 1961.
  • Based on the data of JDDJ and Shop Now, ice creams of Wall's, Cornetto, Chilez and BAXY are the bestsellers this summer.
  • The sales of alcopop beverages pumped by 310%, and the sales of beers also increased by 74% month-over-month.