Zhongguancun Forum set to open in March

The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum is scheduled to be held in Beijing from March 25 to 29, according to its organizers. With the annual theme of "full integration between technological and industrial innovation", this year's forum will feature five main components: forum conferences, achievement releases, technology trade fairs, frontier competitions and supporting events.

Smart system aiding in travel safety

Chinese railway operators used smart facilities to bolster safety during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush. To ensure the safe transport of coal from coal-rich Shanxi province, the Taiyuan Engineering Machinery Section asked its employees to conduct inspections with smart facilities on lines within its jurisdiction. Equipped with a high-precision flaw detection system, its rail-flaw detection vehicles can accurately identify surface and internal damages to rails. Through the professional analysis and judgment of operating staff members, it can provide solid support for the safe operation of trains during the travel rush.

Gansu hikes support for green energy

Guazhou county in Northwest China's Gansu province, as a leading new energy base for wind power installation with a capacity of tens of millions of kilowatts, has won full local support for its new energy industry. With new energy industry becoming the core engine of the local economy, the Guazhou county procuratorate has offered precise support in enhancing its development. Through a "Green Energy Shield" action, the local public prosecutor has established a one-on-one contact mechanism to help 25 enterprises with tailored services. It carefully handles every case involving new energy, punishing crimes and helping recover losses for enterprises.

Xinhua - China Daily