Ever dreamed of a commute that feels like sci-fi? 🚀 In China, it’s real—thanks to the 14th Five-Year Plan, the country’s roadmap for next-gen tech & green growth.
I hop into my domestically made new-energy smart car (aka NEV). I tell it my destination—like booking a ride on your go-to app, but no driver needed. Instantly, the car’s AI maps the quickest route while the electric motor purrs softly.
When rush hour hits, the intelligent driving-assistance takes over steering, acceleration, and braking. I just sit back, catch up on morning tunes or scroll social feeds. The dashboard display even shows live data on surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, and road conditions—talk about sky-high convenience!
Guiding it all is China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS). Similar to GPS but supercharged, BDS gives pinpoint accuracy—down to centimeters—and never loses signal, even in tunnels.
And this is just the start. Last year, China’s homegrown C919 passenger jet entered commercial service, shaking up the Boeing-Airbus duopoly. ✈️ Meanwhile, NEVs are everywhere—think electric cars zooming past tuk-tuks in Phuket or scooters in Jakarta.
What fuels these breakthroughs? A top-down push: strategic national planning, huge R&D investment, and a buzzing innovation ecosystem. Since 2021, the 14th Five-Year Plan has funneled record funds into basic research, with steady support for key sectors like satellite tech and aviation.
Bottom line: China’s tech wave is turning daily routines into futuristic experiences. From hands-free drives to homegrown airliners, the future is now. Ready to plug in? 😉🔋
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
