Editor of China Economic Net: From April 24th to 28th, Economic Daily published a full-page special report for five consecutive days, focusing on the Belt and Road Initiative and the Five Links.

　　Policy communication:Since China launched the initiative to jointly build the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road to the world in 2013, the construction of the Belt and Road has advanced through exploration, improved through development and grown through cooperation, and the progress and achievements of the construction have far exceeded expectations. With the growing circle of friends in the Belt and Road Initiative, the Belt and Road Initiative has become a major international cooperation initiative to turn ideas into actions and dreams into reality.

　　Smooth trade:Over the past three years since the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, China has actively improved the level of economic and trade cooperation with countries along the route, strengthened exchanges and dialogues with countries along the route, and actively promoted policy communication and strategic docking. In the future, we should continue to promote trade facilitation and cultivate new support points for trade and investment. Gradually establish various information exchange and coordination mechanisms to reduce trade costs and ease the downward pressure on China’s trade.

　　Financing:With the interconnection of the "Belt and Road" infrastructure, global trade will achieve new rapid growth, giving birth to a large number of cross-border financial needs such as cross-border investment, trade settlement and currency circulation. In this context, with the opening of China’s financial market and the steady progress of RMB internationalization, China’s banking industry has also increased its support for the construction of the Belt and Road, and a financial cooperation network supported by market-oriented Silk Road Fund and commercial banks is taking shape, which will bring more convenience and preferential treatment to countries along the route.

　　Facilities connectivity:The interconnection of transportation is the foundation and the priority area. By jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative, especially by increasing investment in transportation infrastructure, and through win-win cooperation and experience sharing, it will not only play an important role in boosting the economic growth of many developing countries along the route, but also help to cultivate new growth points of the global economy and achieve the goal of strong and sustainable growth of the world economy in the post-crisis era. At present, with the construction of transportation infrastructure as a breakthrough, the early harvest of Asian connectivity has been realized.

　　People’s hearts are connected:There are many stories on the "Belt and Road", some involving economic and trade exchanges, some involving infrastructure construction, and the connection between people is an indispensable story. Only by strengthening communication can we have a deeper understanding, enhance friendship and promote benefits, and work together. The common feelings of the people are not only a booster for the construction of the "Belt and Road", but also a social foundation and long-term guarantee. Over the past three years, China has actively inherited and carried forward the spirit of friendly cooperation along the Silk Road, and extensively carried out non-governmental cooperation in culture, education, tourism and other fields with countries and regions along the Belt and Road, laying a solid public opinion foundation for the smooth progress of the Belt and Road construction. The people’s blind date lies in the empathy, and the historical symphony played by the People’s Association is playing on the "Belt and Road".

If you had been to the Guangzhou Auto Show 10 years ago, you might have been impressed by the massive Beijing Hyundai Sonata advertising campaign both inside and outside the venue.

In 2013, Beijing Hyundai was at its peak and was about to hit an annual sales volume of one million vehicles for the first time. Only a few players of new energy vehicles have launched concept models, which is difficult to support an independent electric vehicle booth.

In just the past 10 years, the situation has undergone tremendous changes. The proportion of new energy models at this year’s Guangzhou Auto Show exceeded 40%, and the most lively venue was Area D, where new car-making forces gathered.

Huawei Hongmeng Zhixing, which made its debut at the auto show, replaced BYD as the most popular booth at the show. This is Huawei’s smart car business alliance. Products on display include the new M7, the M9 and the newly released S7.

Interface News noticed that at the Hongmeng Zhixing booth, there were exhibitors who came to observe and learn in front of almost every exhibition car. A group of exhibitors from Korean auto companies also prepared a stack of materials to carefully study the headlights of the new M7. Mercedes-Benz exhibitors were also studying the product details of the industry. They also went to the Avita booth to learn about the latest release of the Avita 12.

Also visiting and learning were car company bosses. He Xiaopeng, CEO of XPeng Motors, went to the Li Auto booth to visit the competing model Ideal MEGA, and went to the Jiyue booth to discuss pure visual intelligent driving solutions with CEO Xia Yiping; Duan Jianjun, President and CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Company, went to the booth of old rival BMW and personally tried the BMW 5 Series and i5.

Interface News also met Stefan Sielaff, the head of design at the NIO booth. He told Interface News that NIO has done a good job in design to develop the brand, but Krypton can also do better.

Few people realise that it is time for a new generation of the Beizheng Sonata, with the 11th generation making its low-key domestic debut at the Guangzhou auto show. The same batch of replacement gasoline vehicles include the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Toyota Camry. These are the classic models of their respective companies that have been selling well in the Chinese auto market for decades.

In order to meet the needs of domestic consumers and catch up with the speed of electrification transformation, these new generation models have simultaneously launched new energy versions and placed them at booth C.

The development speed of China’s new energy vehicles has made joint venture brands uneasy. In the first half of this year, the market share of independent brand passenger cars exceeded 50% for the first time in the half year. The latest data in October shows that the penetration rate of independent brand new energy vehicles is 51%, while the penetration rate of mainstream joint venture brands is only 6.4%.

Sean Green, the newly appointed head of BMW’s Greater China division, made his debut at the Guangzhou auto show in a new capacity, using the idiom "BMW Fragrant Car" throughout the Chinese-language new car launch to demonstrate his closeness and emphasis on the Chinese market.

At the press conference, Duan Jianjun rarely emphasized the achievements of Mercedes-Benz in China’s luxury car market this year, and perhaps also felt the pressure of China’s own brands to break through.

The Japanese joint venture brand adjustment moves more. After the introduction of a number of new energy vehicle products in succession was not well received, the joint venture company is re-establishing its own brand, launching an independent new energy vehicle brand, and handing over the leadership of new energy vehicle products to the Chinese side.

After the original fuel vehicle brand of Dongfeng Nissan switched to the new energy vehicle track, it made an independent booth appearance at the Guangzhou Auto Show, in the same venue as Polaris and Wenjie. GAC Toyota launched a new new energy brand Bozhi, and the first product Bozhi 4X was launched simultaneously; Dongfeng Honda produced the first pure electric concept car of the independent new energy brand Lingxi, which is expected to be officially launched next year.

The launch of these products requires a significant investment of time and resources to truly penetrate consumers’ minds, and it is difficult to compete with domestic independent brand new energy models in the short term.

From the perspective of the distribution of media traffic on the media day, the joint venture brand venues are sparse and deserted, and the booths of new car manufacturers are crowded.

The Guangzhou Auto Show, which is at the end of the year, has always been regarded as the final work of the automobile industry and the bellwether of the automobile market in the next year. The clear reality reflected in this year’s Guangzhou Auto Show is that the competition in the new energy vehicle market will be rolled into more market segments next year. Joint ventures, independent brands and new car-making forces, and the friction between new energy vehicles and fuel vehicles will be more intense.

Li Auto’s first pure electric MPV, the Ideal MEGA, which temporarily decided to participate in the Guangzhou Auto Show, became the "top stream" of this year’s auto show. Although the interior is not yet open to the public, the unique appearance is quite eye-catching on the booth. After the morning launch, the Ideal MEGA’s booth was still full of spectators.

According to the official disclosure of Li Auto, this MPV model priced at 50 to 600,000 yuan, less than 2 hours after the opening of the reservation, the number of small orders exceeded 10,000. Previously, Li Auto said that it would become the first product to sell more than 500,000 yuan, regardless of energy and body form.

The opposite of the ideal MEGA is XPeng Motors’ first pure electric MPV XPeng X9, which is also surrounded by crowds. The pre-sale price of this model is 388,000 yuan, and the whole system comes standard with active rear wheel steering, which is a precedent for MPV tracks.

Although the ideal MEGA and Xiaopeng X9 have clearly distinguished in the price range, before the opening of the Guangzhou Auto Show, the two pure electric MPVs have already erupted in the social public opinion field over the safety and comfort of the third row of MPVs. The public opinion competition between the two sides continued to the auto show.

At the Ideal MEGA conference, Li Auto Commercial Vice President Liu Jie said that many MPVs are still using the Japanese MPV safety concept from 20 years ago, sacrificing the safety of the third row for weight reduction or space flexibility. The rear anti-collision beam is light and thin, and even the third row seat storage is placed in the deep pit of the trunk, which is basically a disaster for the safety of the vehicle.

This comment was seen by the outside world as implying that the XPeng X9 sacrificed safety for the sake of third-row space and comfort. He Xiaopeng said at the subsequent XPeng X9 press conference that the XPeng X9 is the world’s first to use an integrated aluminum die-cast MPV with front and rear, which not only ensures space but also is safer. In the 88km/h rear-end collision test, it will not invade the third-row cockpit.

"Just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean we can’t do it," said Huang Honglin, general manager of product marketing at XPeng Motors, responding to safety concerns in an exclusive media interview. According to internal expectations of XPeng Motors, the XPeng X9 will become the sales champion of pure electric MPV.

The competition of new energy vehicles has also spread to the field of pure electric cars, and the price war continues. The pre-sale price of Lantu Automobile’s first electric hybrid sedan, Lantu Chasing Light PHEV, is 266,900 yuan; the pre-sale price of JK 007, the first pure electric luxury sedan under JK, is as low as 224,900 yuan; Feifan Automobile’s newly listed Feifan F7 urban version model, the entry price is further reduced to 189,900 yuan.

Since the price war broke out at the beginning of this year, a number of car companies have set a strategy of "sales rather than profits" in order to win market share. Yang Siyao, general manager of SAIC Audi’s marketing business, said in an exclusive interview with Jiemian News that this is fundamentally a brand knockout competition. "Only by going out can you survive". This kind of price competition will not even end in the short term, or will continue until 2025.

Even BYD has to face up to the intensity of market competition. At the Guangzhou Auto Show, BYD failed to replicate the grandeur of its traffic at the Shanghai Auto Show. The main reason is that BYD has almost contracted 4.2 halls at this auto show, and its brands such as Yangwang, Equation Leopard, and Tengshi have diverted some people. On the other hand, BYD may also need to surprise consumers with more product intelligence and richness.

At the end of the year, the Guangzhou Auto Show is also the best time for car companies to sell cars vigorously and rush sales at the end of the year. Almost every car company’s booth has a live streaming host holding a mobile phone to sell cars live, and sales personnel have also entered the venue.

The car market is expected to surge by more than 20 per cent year-on-year in November as the market strengthens and car companies become more confident in their efforts to meet annual targets, the association said.

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Sharp’s design shows the perfect combination of fashion and strength. The front face adopts a bold air intake grille design, which complements the sharp headlights and gives the vehicle a dynamic visual impact. The body lines are smooth and muscular, showing a tough and elegant overall style.

Sharp has a length, width and height of 5000*1961*1773mm, a wheelbase of 2950mm, and a front and rear track of 1668 mm.. The lines on the side of the car are smooth and powerful, which complements the tyre size of 255/60 R19. With 19-inch rims, it shows the calm and atmospheric style of the sharp world.

Sharp’s interior design is simple and full of science and technology. It adopts a leather steering wheel and supports manual adjustment, so that drivers can find the most comfortable grip position. The central control area is equipped with a large screen of 13.2 inches, which integrates the control functions of multimedia system, navigation, telephone and air conditioner, and supports voice recognition control system, greatly improving the operation convenience and intelligent experience. The seat is made of imitation leather. The main driver’s seat provides the functions of fore-and-aft adjustment, backrest adjustment, height adjustment (4-way) and lumbar support (2-way). The assistant driver’s seat also has the functions of fore-and-aft adjustment and backrest adjustment, and the second row of seats also supports fore-and-aft adjustment and backrest adjustment, so that the rider can freely adjust the sitting position to obtain the best comfort. In addition, there are several USB and Type-C interfaces in the car, which are convenient for charging and data transmission and ensure the convenience in driving.

Sharp is equipped with a 2.0T L4 engine with 252 horsepower, with a maximum power of 185 kW and a maximum torque of 378 Nm. Matching it is an 8-speed automatic gearbox, which provides abundant power and smooth shifting experience.

It is believed that the sharp body lines are beautiful and atmospheric, the unique muscle sense of American cars is still obvious, the overall shape is square and layered, and the front design is particularly domineering. However, the design of C-pillar may not be completely aesthetic, but it may be a compromise to solve the space problem.

CCTV News:Today (May 26th), China Geological Survey of the Ministry of Natural Resources announced that the national earth big data sharing service platform "Geological Cloud 3.0" was officially launched, and China has basically established a "one map" big data system for earth science.

The "Geological Cloud 3.0" big data sharing service platform released this time has realized the real-time cloud service of 12 domestic remote sensing satellites, more than 20,000 groundwater monitoring points and dynamic monitoring data such as geological disasters, coastal geological environment, soil quality geochemistry and land subsidence, which has completely changed the traditional mode of geological survey in China.

Gao Zhenji, Chief Expert of Geological Big Data and Information Service Engineering of China Geological Survey, Ministry of Natural Resources;Wherever you go, the geological data and geological information around you will be pushed with you. We can investigate and collect data in the wild with a mobile phone terminal and send it back to our cloud in real time, so that our cloud can process and analyze it. This is a reengineering of our entire geological survey process.

In addition, the "Geological Cloud 3.0" big data sharing service platform includes 98 core databases in 11 categories, including basic geology, energy and mineral resources, water resources and land resources, and has added natural resources survey data such as mountains and rivers, forests, fields, lakes and grasses, added important original data such as geochemistry, geophysics and drilling, and integrated and constructed the "one map" big data of earth science.

Qu Honggang, Director of Information Division, Chief Engineer’s Office, China Geological Survey, Ministry of Natural Resources:It has realized the integration and deep integration of real-time monitoring data such as historical achievements of our country, important original geological data, investigation data of natural resources such as mountains, rivers, fields, lakes and grasses, and geological environment, and provided an authoritative information service for our national strategy and the extensive needs of society.

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The exterior design of BMW i4 is full of dynamic and futuristic feeling. The front face is designed in a BMW family style with a closed kidney-shaped air intake grille, which is more fashionable and full of sense of technology. The body lines are smooth, and the overall style is biased towards sports and fashion, showing the classic charm and innovative spirit of BMW brand.

The side design of BMW i4 is simple and dynamic, with a body size of 4785*1852*1455mm and a wheelbase of 2856mm. Its smooth lines and compact proportions make it more sporty visually. The front and rear wheel tracks are 1601mm and 1630mm respectively, which ensures the stability and handling of the vehicle. Equipped with 18-inch rims, the front tyre size is 245/45 R18, and the rear tyre size is 255/45 R18. The dynamic design of the rims further enhances the sports atmosphere of the vehicle.

The interior design of BMW i4 is simple and full of scientific sense, and the overall style reflects the pursuit of luxury and innovation of BMW brand. The steering wheel in the car is made of high-quality leather, which is not only delicate in touch, but also equipped with manual up and down+front and rear adjustment functions, providing drivers with a high degree of personalized adjustment options. A 14.9-inch touch screen is embedded in the center of the center console, which integrates the functions of multimedia system, navigation, telephone and air conditioning control, and supports voice recognition control, greatly improving the convenience and comfort of driving. In addition, the car is also equipped with USB and Type-C interfaces, as well as the wireless charging function of the mobile phone in the front row, which meets the high demand of modern consumers for smart devices. In terms of seats, BMW i4 provides a variety of choices, including imitation leather, genuine leather and fabric/suede mix, ensuring the comfort and durability of riding. The main and co-pilot seats are equipped with rich adjustment functions, including front and rear adjustment, backrest adjustment, height adjustment (4-way), leg rest adjustment and lumbar support (4-way), and support heating function. These details highlight the careful consideration and excellent quality of BMW i4 in interior design.

The BMW i4 is equipped with a high-performance motor with a maximum power of 250 kW and a peak torque of 430 Nm, providing drivers with strong power output and excellent driving experience.

The owner of car home said: "The configuration parameters of Series I’s 3, 5 and X3 are almost the same, except that the shell has been changed. I want to buy the I4 for more than 100,000 yuan. Of course, it is still imported, so there is no need to do such a thing as buying it home and deducting the label. At first glance, the big nostrils are not mediocre. When I drive out, people are guessing at 600,000. I am sorry. "

　　[Special correspondent of Global Times in the United States and Germany Li Zhun Aoki Global Times reporter Guo Yuandan] Applause, booing and shouting … … On the evening of the 7th local time, US President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address in Congress. In his speech, he tried his best to show his achievements in his two years in office, while criticizing Republicans for obstructing his economic agenda, which was angrily countered by Republican lawmakers present, and "chaos broke out at the scene." Many media noticed that foreign policy was not the focus of Biden’s State of the Union address, but he still mentioned China many times in his speech. Biden reiterated his so-called "seeking competition with China, not conflict", saying that the interests of the United States will cooperate with China, but "if China threatens our sovereignty, we will take action". In this regard, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on the 8th that China has always believed that Sino-US relations are not a zero-sum game in which you lose and I win, and the success of China and the United States is an opportunity rather than a challenge to each other. The vast earth can fully accommodate the respective development and common prosperity of China and the United States. "China does not shy away from or fear competition, but it opposes defining the entire Sino-US relationship by competition. Under the banner of competition, it is not what a responsible country does to smear a country, restrict the legitimate development rights of other countries, and even damage the global industrial chain supply chain. "

　　"Republicans howled angrily" and "manners disappeared"

　　"In his 73-minute speech, Biden tried to describe a country that has improved significantly since he became president two years ago: from economic downturn to economic prosperity; From a country that is lame and tired of epidemics to a country that is reopened. " The Associated Press said that Biden hoped to reassure Americans who were troubled by pessimism and political differences, and urged Congress to cooperate with him to "complete the work of rebuilding the economy and uniting the country".

　　CNN said that in the first 45 minutes of Biden’s speech, acting like an adult seemed to be the common strategy of the democratic and Republican parties present. But when Biden accused Republicans of "trying to cut social security and medical insurance programs," "etiquette disappeared." According to the report, Biden’s speech caused dissatisfaction among Republicans, and chaos broke out at the scene. Republicans booed, and Republican congresswoman Marjory Taylor Green shouted "liar" at Biden. This scene was recorded by many media.

　　The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said that Biden called for bipartisan cooperation in his speech to complete his economic agenda, but when talking about the White House asking Congress to raise the government’s debt ceiling, he "provoked a dispute" and "everything collapsed". Biden accused "a few Republicans" of coercing the government in the name of economy, in fact, he hoped to cut the expenditure on medical insurance and social security in the United States. "At this time, Mr. McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives, frowned and Republicans howled angrily."

　　According to reports, earlier on the 7th, McCarthy warned his Republican colleagues to remain silent during Biden’s speech and abide by congressional etiquette. "Facts have proved that this is a futile effort — — And clearly shows the partisan hatred that runs through this session of the US Congress. " The BBC said. Washington post said on the 8th that 14 years ago, a Republican Congressman shouted "You are a liar" to Obama in Congress, which seemed to have crossed the bottom line. Now, Green does the same thing. "Tuesday’s speech marks that the trend of partisan struggle continues in this state of the union address, which is regarded as old-fashioned."

　　Biden’s reaction is also quite dramatic. CNN said that Biden’s accusation angered Republicans, who accused him of being a "liar". "This in itself is not unprecedented. What happened next was even rarer: Biden responded off the script and engaged in verbal confrontation with opponents. This surprised the White House officials. " German news TV said on the 8 th that the confident Biden switched to "attack mode", which was very belligerent. The New York Times commented that "Biden seems to like this melee" and "this seems to be the beginning of his re-election campaign".

　　The Wall Street Journal concluded on the 8th that Biden did not put forward a comprehensive new policy agenda in his State of the Union address. He stressed the need to make persistent efforts on the basis of the work so far and put forward some economic suggestions. This practice reflects the change in the power of Congress. Republicans in the House of Representatives are strongly opposing most of Biden’s proposed agenda and investigating his presidential duties and his family. The deadline for raising the US debt ceiling is approaching, and Biden and Republicans still have differences on this issue. The New York Times said directly that Biden’s domestic legislative agenda had almost come to an end under the background that Republicans controlled the House of Representatives.

　　Former US President Trump launched an attack on Biden on the 7th. According to the The Hill report, after Biden’s speech, Trump published his own version of "State of the Union Address". In this two-minute speech, he severely criticized Biden’s economic and immigration policies, saying that "I am running for president to end the destruction of our country and complete the unfinished business of making America great again." On the same day, Arkansas Governor Sanders responded to Biden’s speech on behalf of the Republican Party. "Biden lied to you," she said. "The Biden administration seems to be more interested in daydreaming than the harsh reality that Americans face every day."

　　China was mentioned many times in the speech.

　　"There is a saying that Americans only care about foreign policy when American soldiers die overseas. At least in this speech, Biden seems to keep this in mind. " The BBC said that Biden’s speech was almost entirely focused on domestic issues. He paid little attention to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and made no mention of the strong earthquakes in Syria and Turkey and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

　　However, when demonstrating his achievements, Biden repeatedly "benchmarked" China and played up the competition with China. "Before I took office, the story was about how China strengthened its strength and how the United States failed in the world. It won’t happen again. " Biden said, "(We) invest in innovation in the United States, invest in industries that will determine the future, and invest in industries that China intends to dominate." He also said: "Today, we are in the most advantageous position to compete with China or other countries in the world for decades. I will work to cooperate with China in areas that can promote US interests and benefit the world. " "Let’s be clear: winning the competition with China should unite all of us."

　　Regarding Sino-US relations, Biden claimed that he had made it clear to China that the United States "seeks competition, not conflict". The BBC said that although "China Balloon" was the big news in the United States last weekend, Biden only said one sentence at the end of his speech. "As we made it clear last week, if China threatens our sovereignty, we will take action to protect our country," he said. We did it. "

　　Russia’s "Viewpoint" reported on the 8th that Biden did not mention Russia once in his State of the Union address, but mentioned Russian President Vladimir Putin four times. National Public Radio (NPR) said: "In 2022, Ukraine is the battle slogan in Biden’s State of the Union address. But in 2023, not so much. " In his State of the Union speech a year ago, Biden severely criticized Russia almost from the beginning. But this year, it took him more than an hour to talk about the war. "One year after the conflict in Ukraine, Biden’s message and its acceptance in Congress have changed."

　　"Why did China refuse Austin’s call request? The US knows it well."

　　CNN believes that Biden’s "dramatic warning" to China in his State of the Union address is related to the tense political atmosphere of the two parties in the United States around the "China Balloon" incident. On the 7th, various agencies of the US government continued to release all kinds of information. The US Department of Defense said that on February 4th, when the US shot down the China balloon, US Defense Secretary Austin made a call request to China’s Defense Minister, but it was rejected by the Chinese side. On the 7th, the US military also released photos of the scene of salvaging the "China balloon". The State Council officials in the United States said that American officials recently briefed diplomats from 40 countries on the "China Balloon" incident and related investigations in Washington and Beijing. "I hope that the US will explain the situation to other countries based on objective facts." Mao Ning responded on the 8th.

　　Zhuo Hua, an expert on international issues at the School of International Studies of Beijing Foreign Studies University, said in an interview with the Global Times on the 8th that the United States knows well why China’s defense chief refused Austin’s call request. China’s civilian airship flew out of control over North America due to force majeure, but it was artificially instigated into a thorny diplomatic incident due to the hostility towards China and domestic political struggle of some people in American politics, which was an absurd farce in itself. However, the US military has the most advanced intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance system in the world, and has the most sufficient information. Obviously, it is the most aware of the harmless nature of this out-of-control civil airship, but it is willing to fall into the domestic political struggle in the United States and use force to shoot down civil aircraft. This is an irrational behavior that does not conform to international norms. While the US military shouted the slogan of "responsibly controlling the relations between the two countries and the two armies" through the media, it took irresponsible and reckless actions against China, trying to please the forces hostile to China in the United States, and at the same time trying to clear its responsibilities in front of China. China certainly cannot accept this kind of irresponsible behavior.

　　On the afternoon of the 7th EDT, the Chargé d ‘affaires of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, Xu Xueyuan, was ordered to make solemn representations to the State Council and senior officials of the White House National Security Council on the US military attack on China’s civilian unmanned airship. Xu Xueyuan pointed out that China firmly opposes and strongly protests against the use of force by the US to attack airships. We urge the US not to take further actions that may lead to escalation and complication. China reserves the right to make further necessary responses.

According to the data recently released by us energy information administration (EIA), the production capacity of biodiesel in the United States is currently about 136,000 barrels per day.

In recent years, American fuel manufacturers have increased renewable diesel production facilities in their investment portfolios, seeking ways to survive the transformation of petroleum products. Due to the high production cost of renewable diesel, its production and import are heavily subsidized by the US government and some state governments.

According to the data released by EIA, five new renewable diesel production plants were built in the United States last year, which increased the output of renewable diesel and other biofuels in the United States by 44% to 282,000 barrels per day. Two new renewable diesel production plants have been built along the Gulf Coast and the west coast of the United States, and one new renewable diesel production plant has been built on the east coast, bringing the total number of renewable diesel production plants in the United States to 22. At the beginning of this year, the renewable diesel production capacity on the west coast of the United States increased by 2.5 times compared with last year, reaching 82,000 barrels per day.

In terms of ethanol production, the opening of an ethanol production plant along the Gulf Coast of the United States increased the ethanol production capacity of the United States by 2% to 1.18 million barrels per day.

Li Jun translated from Hydrocarbon Processing magazine.

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　　I stayed in Hainan Island for six whole days last week. For what? For two heavy Japanese cars, one is to change the Highlander test drive in the medium term (Please click here for the article), and most importantly: the test drive of the new Honda Accord, this article will be launched at 8 am on March 19th. Before going online, let’s review the history of this car. After understanding its history, you will find that the "growth history" of Accord is basically the epitome of Japanese car factories attacking cities and plundering land in the United States.

　　When it comes to Honda, people may think of Civic first, but in addition to Civic, there is another car that is also the "founding hero" of Honda, and it is the Accord. From 1976 to now, the well-known Accord has evolved to the tenth generation. At the beginning of 2018, the new Accord won the North American Car of the Year Award, which made people look forward to the arrival of the tenth generation Accord. For the test drive article, please click on the picture below.

　　At first, the Accord became famous because of the support of the North American market. From the long picture below, you can see how popular the Accord is in the North American market. It is the best-selling model in the past forty years.

　　Generally speaking, we think that Accord (or most Japanese cars) has won the favor of the American market with its high quality and durability, but before that, Accord relied on technology to gain the attention of Americans. This story needs to start with the listing of the first generation models.

　　The first generation SJ/SM model (1976-1981)

　　Do you know that?/You know what? Accord didn’t appear as a medium-sized or large-sized car at first, but an authentic compact car, and it still appeared as a three-door hatchback model. It didn’t appear as a sedan until 1977. The appearance of Accord is to fill the market vacancy of Civic, so that consumers who are interested in Civic but want more advanced models can have a choice.

　　The body length, width and height of the hatchback version of the Accord are 4125×1620×1340(mm), and the sedan version is 4450×1620×1360(mm), both of which have a wheelbase of 2380 mm.. There are 1.6L and 1.8L displacement for people to choose from, and the power varies from 51kW(60Ps) to 59kW(80Ps).

　　In fact, the first generation Accord can basically be regarded as an enlarged Civic, and their mechanical mechanisms are very similar. Front-mounted engine and front-wheel drive fully conform to Honda’s "MM idea" (minimizing machinery and maximizing seating space). In fact, Shoichiro Honda had hoped that the Accord would be a sports car with a six-cylinder engine because he was the owner of the Pontiac Firebird, but this proposal was rejected internally. At that time, people began to realize the importance of fuel economy and lightness, so the Accord became a typical Japanese car with economic orientation.

　　Honda’s road to front-wheel drive

　　Honda has been researching FF models for a long time. As early as 1972, Honda 1300 sedan with front-wheel drive was introduced. Most cars at this time used FR layout, because FF technology was not so developed at that time.

　　Honda 1300 received a very poor evaluation, but it was not entirely the fault of FF layout, mainly because the complex engine structure lost the advantages of the original air-cooled engine, the larger steering radius, the heating that occasionally emits oily smell, and the unbalanced counterweight made Honda 1300 get a bad review, and even intensified the opposition between Honda Zongyilang and other technicians. Because Tsuichiro Honda thought the best cooling method was air cooling, but the technicians thought that water cooling was better. Finally, he relied on Takeo Fujisawa, the then vice president, to persuade Tsuichiro Honda to accept the use of water-cooled engines in the successor car.

　　There is also a short story about Honda 1300, that is, the price of aluminum at that time was higher than now, and Honda 1300, which used a large number of aluminum engines, was once a hot commodity in vehicle recycling and scrapping factories, so there are not many Honda 1300 left now. From this, we can see Honda’s innovation and persistence in engine technology.

　　Luxurious accord

　　Next, we will look back to the Accord. In order to make American consumers accept the Accord more quickly, Honda installed many comfort configurations in the car, which made many Civic owners feel upgraded after seeing the Accord.

　　But what really made the Accord famous was not how efficient these comfortable configurations or space performance were, but because of the American.Marquise Act. The Marquise Act is one version of the Clean Air Act (CAA) in the United States, which caused many cars not to be sold in the United States when it was introduced. After 1975, the CO and HC in the exhaust of vehicles sold in the United States should be reduced to less than 1/10 of that in 1970-1971, which made many manufacturers unable to pass such strict standards. However, Honda’s CVCC technology made it easy for Honda Civic to pass this standard, which also opened up the popularity of Accord, which was listed in 1976.

　　CVCC technology realizes the technology of stratified combustion and lean combustion. In the era without EFI, it can be achieved by mechanical technology, which is enough to prove Honda’s attainments in engine technology.

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The Lexus RX is known for its elegant and powerful exterior design. Its front face features an iconic spindle grille, and delicate chrome elements enhance the sense of luxury. The grille layout cleverly blends movement and stability, and with sharp LED headlights, it presents a sharp and modern visual effect. Overall, the RX emphasizes streamlined body lines and muscular contours, highlighting the premium sense of a luxury SUV, which can attract people’s attention whether in the city street or in the countryside.

The Lexus RX’s elegant side lines outline the perfect blend of luxury and dynamism. The body size is 4890mm*1920mm*1695mm and the wheelbase reaches 2850mm, creating a spacious interior. The exquisite 19-inch wheels are equipped with 235/60 R19 tire specifications, which not only guarantees driving stability, but also adds a unique visual impact to the overall styling. Every detail shows Lexus’s commitment to craftsmanship and careful consideration of the driving experience.

The interior design of the Lexus RX reflects the perfect fusion of luxury and technology. The exquisite leather steering wheel provides a comfortable grip, and its electric up and down + front and rear adjustment functions ensure that the driver can find the most suitable driving position. The 9.8-inch central control screen is equipped with an advanced automatic speech recognition control system, which easily controls multimedia, navigation, telephone and air conditioning, bringing intelligent convenience to the driver.

As for the seats, they are made of imitation leather, and the seat cushion is wide and supports multi-directional adjustment, including front and rear, backrest, height and waist support, providing passengers with excellent ride comfort. The front row has 4 USB/Type-C ports, and the rear row provides 2 to meet the various electronic device needs of passengers. The main and passenger seats are equipped with 4-way adjustment, while the second row of seats supports backrest adjustment, and the rear seats support proportional reclining, providing convenience for flexible loading. The overall interior design reflects Lexus’ attention to detail and consideration of driver comfort.

In the Lexus RX series, a 2.5L L4 engine is equipped with a maximum power of 139 kilowatts, providing a stable power output for the vehicle. The torque performance of this engine is equally excellent, with a maximum torque of 241 Nm. With the E-CVT continuously variable transmission, the vehicle can perform smoothly and efficiently in various driving scenarios.

Summarizing the evaluation of the Autohome owner, we can see that he appreciates the exterior design of the Lexus RX, especially the high recognition of the front face and the through design of the tail. The streamlined shape makes it particularly atmospheric in the group of friends. This design has undoubtedly become a symbol of the owner’s taste and personality, and undoubtedly adds more charm to the Lexus RX.

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With its unique design concept and exquisite craftsmanship, Xingtu Lanyue shows an eye-catching appearance charm. The front face design adopts the family language, and the domineering air intake grille uses a large area of chrome-plated material, which complements the LED headlight group and gives the vehicle a strong visual impact. The overall style combines power and elegance, and the body lines are smooth, showing a futuristic technological aesthetic, highlighting the high-end positioning and unique personality of Xingtu Lanyue.

With its 4970mm body length, 1940mm width and 1792mm body height, Xingtu Lanyue creates a robust and atmospheric body profile. The wheelbase is 2900mm long, which makes the interior space fully optimized, and the front and rear wheelbases are 1644mm, ensuring driving stability. In terms of tire specifications, Xingtu Lanyue uses 245/50 R20 wide tires, which not only provide good grip, but also give the body smooth side lines. The wheel rim design reveals a sense of refinement and power, which together shape the unique side image of this SUV.

The interior design of Xingtu Lanyue highlights the sense of luxury and technology, attracting the eye with exquisite craftsmanship and user-friendly layout. In the cockpit, a multi-functional steering wheel wrapped in leather material is used, which not only feels comfortable to the touch, but also supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment, bringing better operation convenience to the driver. The center is equipped with a large 15.6-inch central control screen, which not only displays clearly, but also integrates multimedia systems, navigation, telephone, air conditioning and sunroof controls to provide passengers with a full range of information and services.

In the seat part, Xingtu Lanyue adopts leather seats, and the main and passenger seats can be adjusted back and forth, backrest adjustment and height adjustment to provide a comfortable riding experience. The driver’s seat also has heating and ventilation functions, as well as electric memory function, which automatically adjusts according to the driver’s habits. The second row of seats also supports front and rear and backrest adjustment to adapt to the needs of different passengers. In addition, the rear seats support proportional reclining, making space utilization more flexible to meet the loading needs in different scenarios.

Xingtu Lanyue is equipped with a powerful 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 192 kilowatts, equivalent to 261 horsepower, providing sufficient power output. This engine, coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission, can ensure a smooth gear shifting experience and high-efficiency transmission to meet the driver’s power needs.

Summarizing the experience of the car owner, he gave high praise to the exterior design of Xingtu Lanyue, believing that it is more attractive than the GS8. The owner’s satisfactory evaluation undoubtedly adds more charm to Xingtu Lanyue, and for consumers who pay attention to the beauty of the appearance, Xingtu Lanyue is undoubtedly a high-quality choice worth considering.