The 2024 China·Gaobeidian International Windoor Festival, featuring over 20,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors, focused on green building innovations and sustainable practices, promoting international cooperation for low-carbon development.

2024 China•Gaobeidian International Windoor Festival Kicks Off

On September 20, 2024, the 2024 China•Gaobeidian International Windoor Festival began alongside the International Green and Healthy Building Conference in Hebei Province, China. Attracting over 20,000 participants, including industry leaders and more than 1,000 exhibitors from 50 countries, the festival focuses on promoting green and healthy building practices.

Key Themes and Exhibitions

The event’s theme, "Strengthening International Cooperation for Green Transition," highlights the importance of collaboration in developing low-carbon buildings. Attendees engage in over ten sessions discussing international trends, green building materials, and energy conservation. The exhibition spans 60,000 square meters, showcasing innovative products and technologies to foster business cooperation and technical exchange in the green building sector.

Local Impact and Future Goals

The festival also includes local cultural promotions and a skills competition for energy-efficient window and door installation workers. Gaobeidian City aims to establish itself as the “International Capital of Green Buildings” through sustainable development initiatives and robust technological support, further enhancing its role in the global green building industry.

Source : The 2024 China•Gaobeidian International Windoor Festival kicked off – Thailand Business News

The U.S. is enhancing collaboration with Taiwan in drone manufacturing, aiming for reduced reliance on China, whose controlled industry poses national security threats, while discussions on future developments are set.

Strengthening U.S.-Taiwan Relations in Drone Manufacturing

The United States is enhancing its partnership with Taiwan in the drone manufacturing sector. This collaboration aims to reduce dependency on China for drone technology and components, which is deemed necessary for national security.

To facilitate this, representatives from U.S. drone and defense industries will convene in Taiwan. These discussions will center around future advancements in drone development, focusing on innovation and security without reliance on China.

China’s drone industry, heavily influenced by the Chinese Communist Party, poses significant risks, according to U.S. officials. By fostering stronger ties with Taiwan, the U.S. aims to establish a more secure supply chain for drone products and parts, countering China’s dominant position in the global market.

Source : US Drone Industry Shifting Toward Taiwan, Away From China | Business Matters (Sept. 20)

Yutong Bus launched a technology platform to enhance electric bus efficiency, increasing driving range by 10% and cutting costs by 20%, during Australia’s National Bus and Coach show.

Yutong Bus Introduces New Technology Platform

Yutong Bus, the largest electric-bus manufacturer globally, has launched a new technology platform aimed at enhancing driving ranges and reducing operational costs. This initiative comes as the company advances its position in a growing market driven by the decarbonization of public transport fleets worldwide.

Based in Zhengzhou, China, Yutong presented its platform during Australia’s National Bus and Coach show in Brisbane, highlighting four new electric buses. The platform combines software and hardware advancements to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of its commercial electric vehicles.

In collaboration with battery partner CATL, Yutong plans to boost driving range by 10% while lowering operating costs by 20%. New batteries can fully charge in just 2.5 hours, while long-distance coaches can achieve a 50% charge during driver breaks in only 30 minutes.

Source : China’s world-leading electric-bus maker Yutong touts new tech as exports grow