Smartwatches equipped with the GNSS-3 Global Navigation Satellite System (hereinafter referred to as the “GNSS Satellite System”) can transmit up to 1,000 Chinese characters or more than ten seconds of voice messages in a single transmission, while simultaneously enabling one-click reporting of location, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, body temperature, and ambient temperature. Meanwhile, vehicle‑mounted intelligent all‑in‑one terminals integrating GNSS with 5G technology deliver real-time, reliable, high‑precision positioning. In the first half of 2022, shipments of GNSS‑compatible smartphones exceeded 130 million units. On September 21, reporters learned at the 2022 China GNSS Application Conference and the 11th Annual Meeting of the China Satellite Navigation and Positioning Services Association that, since the completion of the global constellation of China’s independently developed GNSS Satellite System, the system has maintained stable operation over the past two years, with its application scale steadily expanding and its ecosystem becoming increasingly diverse.

Throughout the development of the GNSS Satellite Navigation System, China has forged a uniquely Chinese path—moving from scratch to full capability, from good to excellent, from active‑to‑passive navigation, and from regional coverage to global reach—and has cultivated the new‑era GNSS spirit of “independent innovation, open integration, unity of purpose, and pursuit of excellence.”

In recent years, driven by China’s rapid economic growth, demand for oil and gas has risen steadily, while the country’s dependence on foreign energy sources has continued to climb. In the face of a complex and ever‑changing international environment, it is China National Petroleum Corporation’s inescapable responsibility to accelerate oil and gas production and safeguard national energy security. In 2019, the vast ranks of cadres and employees across CNPC’s oil and gas development front confronted the challenges of low‑grade resources, depressed oil prices, and high costs, resolutely implementing the Group’s strategic plan to accelerate development. Firmly committed to pursuing innovative growth, they launched an aggressive campaign in exploration and development, overachieved all annual targets, and worked tirelessly to usher in a new phase of accelerated domestic oil and gas development.

Shortly after the Ministry of the Petroleum Industry was established, its first ministerial meeting resolved to dispatch two fact-finding missions to the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe to study both natural and synthetic petroleum. The directive was that these missions should “bring back viable approaches for developing China’s petroleum industry.” Led by Assistant Minister Kang Shien, the natural‑oil mission conducted an extensive review of all aspects of the Soviet petroleum sector from September 1955 to February of the following year. They also visited the Baku oil region and the Romashkino oilfield, examining the distinctive features and operational practices of both mature and newly developed fields. The delegation’s earnest attitude and their relentless, inquisitive spirit deeply impressed their Soviet counterparts. In January 1956, the Ministry of Petroleum convened the First National Petroleum Exploration Conference. While still in the Soviet Union, Kang Shien penned a lengthy letter titled “How to Search for Oil in China,” in which, by comparing China’s experience with advanced Soviet practices, he identified the reasons behind the limited success of previous exploration efforts. He recommended “formulating a comprehensive plan for all oil‑bearing regions nationwide, addressing fundamental issues first, and carrying out exploration in a systematic, step‑by‑step manner.”

On July 14, at the oilfield workers’ residential compound, 83-year-old veteran oilfield worker Xiang Linyuan and his family—four generations spanning grandparents, parents, and grandchildren—were enjoying a warm and harmonious gathering. “This is all thanks to the Party and the oilfield. We devoted ourselves to the oilfield, and in return, we’ve reaped the rewards,” the elderly man said softly, yet with heartfelt sincerity. Becoming an oilfield worker was something Xiang Linyuan had never imagined before he turned 24. His thoughts drifted back more than sixty years.