Meeting the Future in Beijing: Silk Road Influencers Discover Beijing's Samples of New Quality Productive Forces

On October 23, Silk Road influencers, from Albania, Brazil, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Russia, immersed themselves in Beijing's thriving future-oriented industries, exploring the city's samples in developing new quality productive forces.

Silk Road influencers interact and pose for photos with a Walker X humanoid robot.

The influencers visit the unmanned vehicle company Neolix.

At Beijing UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., the influencers were fascinated by robots in multiple scenarios, such as smart healthcare and commercial services. At Neolix, an unmanned vehicle company, they explored the "brain" behind unmanned delivery vehicles. Michael Doerrer the Communication Director of the International Council on Clean Transportation from the United States, said that all kinds of robot application scenarios here are amazing and that Beijing's robotics industry contains countless possibilities. Aleksei Filatov, Head of Video Department at VKontakte in Russia, remarked, "Beijing is leading the way in autonomous driving. I see a city of driverless vehicles is rapidly emerging."

Silk Road influencers capture an Instagram-worthy moment at Beijing Workers' Stadium.

Silk Road influencers pose for a group photo at the Gongti Metaverse Center in Beijing Workers' Stadium.

At Gongti Metaverse (GTVerse) Center, the influencers donned VR glasses and showcased their skills in virtual matches against the Beijing Guoan football team, experiencing the charm of the metaverse. Brazilian influencer Lucas Eleuterio Fernandes said, "Being at the Workers' Stadium feels like coming back home, it's incredibly familiar. In the future, I'd love to watch a full soccer match here."

The influencers visit THE BOX Chaowai Youth Center.

The influencers enjoy a night cruise along the Liangma River International Waterfront.

At THE BOX Chaowai Youth Center, people can see the elements that young people love everywhere. Many influencers activated live streaming mode, holding up their cameras to introduce the scene to their fans. As night fell, the Liangma River shoreline was illuminated, captivating the influencers who appreciated the scenery from their boat. "The stunning beauty here is breathtaking. Improving the ecological environment can benefit all citizens and provide a model of urban renewal for the world," said Chloe Kwok Wei Yan, a social media vlogger from Malaysia.