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4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

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Source Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou
4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

A visitor (2nd R) learns about a humanoid robot displayed at the 4th International Summit on BDS Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

A visitor (1st R) learns about a self-driving vehicle equipped with BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) during the 4th International Summit on BDS Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

A visitor takes photos of a small artificial satellite displayed at the 4th International Summit on BDS Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

A drone photo shows a view of the venue for the 4th International Summit on BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

A staff member (3rd L) introduces an Earth observation satellite during the 4th International Summit on BDS Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

A staff member (R) introduces a monitoring device equipped with BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) during the 4th International Summit on BDS Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

A visitor learns about an urban safety risk comprehensive monitoring and early warning platform equipped with BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) during the 4th International Summit on BDS Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges, and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

An aerial drone photo shows the outdoor exhibition area of the 4th International Summit on BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges, and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

People visit the 4th International Summit on BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges, and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

Visitors view shared bicycles equipped with BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) during the 4th International Summit on BDS Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges, and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

A visitor looks at a humanoid robot displayed at the 4th International Summit on BDS Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

4th Int’l Summit on BDS Applications held in China’s Zhuzhou

A staff member (1st R) introduces domestic EMU trains during the 4th International Summit on BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) Applications in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 24, 2025. The 4th International Summit on BDS Applications kicked off here on Wednesday.

In addition to the opening ceremony, there are also a high-end keynote speech, thematic forums, academic exchanges, and a demonstration exhibition, among other activities, to showcase the deep integration of the large-scale application of BDS with the economy and society.

Reference Link:- https://english.news.cn/20250924/dbbb7cba7f8a461fb64acd1eef19bcf8/c.html;

Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan
Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan Founder & Chair, Global Silk Route Research Alliance

Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…

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