How China’s Amazing Tech Helps the World During Disasters 🌏🚀
Hey there! Did you know that China is using super cool technology to help people when disasters like earthquakes and floods happen? Let’s dive into how they’re doing it! 🕵️♂️
Satellites: Eyes in the Sky 🔭
When an earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, China quickly used 14 satellites to take pictures of the area. These satellites helped find places that needed help fast! They found over 480 spots within 120 kilometers of the earthquake’s center that might need rescue. Isn’t that incredible? 🚀
China’s Fengyun meteorological satellites watch the weather for the whole world! With nine satellites in space, they help us predict weather and warn people about storms and other disasters. They’ve shared data with 133 countries and regions to help keep everyone safe. 🌦️
Flying Helpers: Drones and Special Aircraft 🛩️
After an earthquake in Dingri County in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on January 7, communication was cut off. But guess what? China used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which are like flying robots, to act as flying cell towers! This helped people communicate and get help faster. 📡
China also developed a big amphibious aircraft called the AG600. It’s like a giant airplane that can land on water and land. It helps fight forest fires and rescue people at sea. It got its certificate in April and will start helping out soon! 🚒
Smart Computers: Artificial Intelligence to the Rescue 🤖
China is using artificial intelligence (AI) to make disaster response even better. During the Myanmar earthquake, a Chinese team used a smart computer program called DeepSeek to translate between Chinese, Burmese, and English. This helped Chinese rescue teams communicate and save lives! 🗣️
In April, the Guangdong Meteorological Observatory introduced a “Weather AI Assistant” to help with the 15th National Games. Powered by smart programs like DeepSeek and Qwen, it quickly analyzes weather data to give accurate forecasts for the games. 🌤️
Helping the World Together 🌍
All these amazing technologies show how China is helping not just its own people but also others around the world when disasters happen. With satellites, drones, big airplanes, and smart computers, they’re making sure help gets to where it’s needed fast! 🚑
Isn’t technology awesome? Maybe someday, you can invent something that helps people, too! 💡
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
