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The "flying lifebuoy" debuts during a water rescue drill in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. Photo: Official WeChat account of the Hangzhou governmentA "flying lifebuoy" recently made its debut during a water rescue drill organized by police in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, as the city explores multiple high-tech solutions to improve emergency response in water accidents. The device received praise from a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
According to a report posted on the official WeChat account of Hangzhou, an orange lifebuoy took off from the shore during the drill, flew toward a person who had fallen into the water, and landed on the water surface. Even when the person climbed onto it, the device remained stable and continued to float.
Minutes later, rescuers arrived and brought the person to safety. The lifebuoy then took off again and returned to its original location.
The device, officially called an AI intelligent flying rescue robot, is designed to provide rapid assistance in open waters where rescue boats may take time to arrive. Equipped with an autonomous navigation system, it can fly to people in distress, provide buoyancy support, and return automatically after completing its mission.
The drill featured multiple water rescue scenarios and tested several intelligent rescue technologies. Drones were used to drop inflatable lifebuoys above people in distress, which quickly inflate upon hitting the water to provide temporary buoyancy.
Another system combined an unmanned boat and drone for rescue operations in dangerous waters. The drone searches and locates people in need, while the boat navigates autonomously to assist the rescue. The drone can also provide lighting for nighttime searches, according to the report.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian highlighted in a social media post on August 14 that the AI-powered device is "technology that could help save lives."
Global Times
。 (ECNS) -- China's auto exports are expected to surpass 10 million units this year, industry insiders said recently at the 2026 Global New Energy Vehicle Cooperation and Development Forum (GNEV2026). Jiang Yaoping, vice minister of Commerce of China, said reaching the 10-million-unit export milestone would represent a historic leap for the country's auto industry. Data from the General Administration of Customs showed that China exported 6.399 million vehicles during January-July 2026, up 53.7% year on year, setting a new record. Chinese brands are receiving unprecedented attention globally, an industry expert said, noting that Chinese automakers have performed well in major markets. In Europe, for example, their monthly market share has exceeded 11%. However, Chinese automakers face an overlooked obstacle as they expand overseas. There are concerns in some destination markets that Chinese companies could displace local manufacturers and squeeze domestic supply chains. An executive at a multinational auto parts company told a CB.COM reporter that localization should go beyond simply hiring local workers and sourcing components locally. Instead, he said that Chinese companies should strengthen the capabilities of local industries, enabling them to build more competitive industrial ecosystems. He added that partnering with or acquiring existing production capacity is a more practical and efficient way for Chinese automakers to achieve localized production. Experts said China's auto industry should shift from "passively integrating into global markets" to "actively developing a global presence," while upgrading local industries. Chinese automakers, they said, should bring the advanced capabilities they have developed in manufacturing, technology and management to overseas markets, while encouraging Chinese auto parts suppliers to expand abroad alongside them. (By Gong Weiwei)