Beijing is cementing its position as a national leader in the commercial space sector, with local firms breaking records in rocket launches and satellite technology as the city pushes for global industry prominence.

The World Meteorological Organization has awarded the International Meteorological Organization Prize to Chinese meteorologist Xu Jianmin for his contributions to the construction of meteorological satellites.

Beijing is fast emerging as China's powerhouse in commercial space development, driven by breakthroughs in reusable rocket technology, rapid innovation and an expanding industrial ecosystem.

In 2024, there were more than 2,400 artificial intelligence (AI) enterprises in Beijing, with the core AI industries worth nearly CNY 350 billion, accounting for half of China's total. This marked that Beijing became the "Top AI City" of the country.

A theater-based immersive neuroaesthetics research program led by Tsinghua University that synchronously captures the neural activity of audience members during live performances has recently sparked heated discussions online.

Beijing is fast emerging as a global hub for humanoid robotics, driven by tech breakthroughs, surging industry growth and upcoming world-class events that highlight China's push in artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing.

According to the Report, since 2020, Beijing has continuously promoted the "Esports Beijing" initiative, which has gradually yielded results over the past five years. With its strong infrastructure and comprehensive urban services, Beijing provides a fertile environment for the rapid growth of esports.

China launched an electromagnetic monitoring satellite on Saturday, which is expected to enhance the country's "space-air-ground" integrated monitoring capabilities for major natural disasters.

Chinese researchers have achieved a breakthrough in micro-LED wafer testing by developing a non-destructive detection method, thereby addressing a longstanding challenge in electroluminescence inspection of micro-LED technology.

The world's first embodied intelligent robot 4S store is set to open in Beijing in August, the Global Times learned on Thursday. This marks a significant step in the commercialization and popularization of intelligent humanoid robots, positioning Beijing as a global leader in this cutting-edge field, an industry analyst said.