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It’s exciting to see China doing so well in astronomy. This is a big step for global scientific research.
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Named after the Chinese term for the Big Dipper constellation, it is developed from 1994 and achieved full global coverage in 2020. For instance, farmers use BeiDou-enabled tractors for precise planting, while shipping companies track vessels in real time. In 2022, the Bird’s Nest served as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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The Shenzhen—Zhongshan Link, a 24-kilometre cross-sea passage in south China’s Guangdong Province, opened on June 30 at 3 p.m.