A 2,000-ton offshore self-propelled wind turbine installation platform made its first public appearance in east China's Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, Saturday morning.
The gigantic platform was named "Daqiaohaifenghao" and is capable of transporting turbines to distant sea before installation.
The deck of the platform is as extensive as about 18 basketball courts. With four 131-meter graduated steel towers, each about 45 stories high, it can measure the distance between the sea bottom and the operation site. The towers enable the platform to work above a sea area with a depth up to 70 meters and withstand level-16 gales.
Blades of the turbines that work above deep ocean can reach over 130 meters and the length requires a lifting height of 200 meters and above. With a maximum lifting capacity of 2,000 tons, the main hook of the platform's largest crane is capable of lifting a maximum payload equivalent to the combined weight of 1,000 cars to a height equivalent to the height of a 55-storey building.
China's latest generation of wind power installation platform debuts
On his second official visit to China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai expressed admiration for China's remarkable ability to balance preserving its cultural heritage with embracing innovative transformation.
Salwai paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12. During his trip, he toured the southern province of Guangdong and explored the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. His visit included tours of high-tech companies, a ride on a high-speed train, and a performance of traditional Cantonese opera.
In an interview with China Central Television Network (CCTV) aired on Friday, Salwai recounted his journey starting with a warm welcome that included enjoying Beijing Roast Duck, also known as Peking Duck -- a culinary delight introduced to him by the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu.
"Many had to say. Peking Duck. Because we had it here on our arrival, so it was very tasty. And I understand that the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu brought us to one of the traditional restaurants, small but beautiful," he said. The prime minister sees China's preservation of its culture as a vital lesson in understanding one's roots and the journey to the present day, acknowledging China's efforts to integrate cultural preservation with modernization.
"It's going to be my second official visit to China. I'm always impressed to see big changes and especially innovations made by China and especially the cities. Because a big impression is to see how China continues to maintain and keep its culture. Because I think it's the basis of everything -- to know where you come from and to understand where we are today. I feel that China is doing a lot to maintain its culture, but at the same time, doing, innovating to transform its culture,” Salwai said.
He also emphasized the importance of learning from China's sustainable development strategies.
"Today, it comes from a long way, some hardship, the government, and also the people of China. So, I'm impressed to see what is done, especially how China associates infrastructure development with nature. That's meant to keep, continue to keep the environment. It takes effort with the climate change by maintaining the ecosystem. I think it's something that, for a small country like Vanuatu, is important to learn. So, we are here. I'm here with my delegation to learn," Salwai said.
Vanuatu's PM commends China's cultural preservation, innovation amid fast growth
