On April 19, an event themed "China in the Eyes of Diplomats: A Tour in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area" (also known as "Beijing E-Town") kicked off. Over 80 diplomats to China from nearly 30 countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, and Japan, visited Beijing E-Town to experience firsthand the charm and vitality of this demonstration area of new quality productive forces.

As the world's first half-marathon for humanoid robots, the 2025 Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon kicked off on April 19 at Nanhaizi Park. Diplomats to China joined thousands of runners, experiencing the thriving vigor of the city.

H. E. Mr. Arlindo Do Rosario, Ambassador of Cape Verde to China noted that the event was the first of its kind in China and even the world. As high-end technologies not only define the present but also shape the future, he expressed Cape Verde’s willingness to enhance cooperation with China in related sectors.

Mrs. Assiata Ahamed Mbae Ep Charif, wife of the Ambassador of Comoros to China, took part in the marathon. She said that while she had previously been impressed by some of China's high-tech achievement, but this time she felt like stepping into a futuristic world when getting involved herself. China's development is amazing, she said. .

At the finish line, a tea-art robot wowed the crowd with its smooth, graceful movements, presenting traditional Chinese tea ceremonies through cutting-edge technologies. Nearby, a coffee-making robot filled the air with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee, while a pancake-cooking robot served up mouthwatering pancakes, attracting attention of the audience. Some robots even grooved on upbeat music, earning applause from the diplomats with their rhythmic moves.

In the afternoon, the diplomats visited the Innovative Operation Center of the Beijing High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone. They learned about how smart cars run on intelligent roads, and rode in autonomous vehicles to have a glimpse of how technological innovation is transforming transportation.

Leveraging the development of the demonstration zone, Beijing E-Town is now home to over 120 intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) enterprises, fostering an emerging innovation ecosystem for the ICV industry. The industry chain encompasses various segments pertaining to vehicles, roads, cloud, network, mapping, data, and automotive chips, among others.

(Source: Beijing Fabu)