Hey tech fans! The Chinese satellite navigation industry is booming, hitting an output of 575.8 billion yuan in 2024 with a 7.39% growth rate. This news comes hot off a white paper released in Beijing, showing just how much impact homegrown tech like the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System is having on our daily lives. 🚀
Did you know that over 288 million smartphones in the Chinese mainland now come with BeiDou-enabled positioning? That means whether you’re using maps around bustling cities or exploring rural roads, high-precision, lane-level navigation is making every journey smoother. Imagine over one trillion location-based service requests processed daily – that’s a trillion tiny digital helpers guiding every move you make! 📱
But it doesn’t stop there. BeiDou technology is also fueling smart mobility, with more than 50 cities testing smart connected vehicles. Plus, with over 129,000 filed patents and integration into technical standards of 11 major international organizations (from civil aviation to mobile telecommunications), its influence is truly global, with products already making their mark in over 140 countries and regions.
This leap in satellite navigation tech not only uplifts everyday travel but also sets the pace for future innovations in transportation and connectivity. It’s an exciting time to be part of a generation that rides the wave of cutting-edge technology every day!
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China's satellite navigation industry output hits 575.8 billion yuan
cgtn.com
