China's smart highway platform is cutting congestion and boosting rescue speeds across the country's busiest roads. Nowhere is this more evident than in Guangdong Province - home to China's most extensive expressway network - where AI-powered systems recently managed a record 9.15 million vehicles in a single day during peak holiday travel.
By integrating real-time traffic monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated emergency response, the technology is transforming how mega-cities handle extreme traffic volumes while keeping drivers safe.
With over 6 million vehicles traversing Guangdong's 11,700-kilometer expressway system daily, Guangdong is using technology to streamline mobility.
The "YueTongXing" service platform empowers drivers to check real-time traffic conditions and avoid congestion before hitting the road. In the event of an accident, drivers can use the platform's AI-powered "Road Rescue" feature to instantly share their precise location with emergency responders - boosting rescue efficiency and reducing response times by 40 percent.
From real-time traffic updates to customized route planning, from service area navigation to ETC processing and expressway invoicing, and from basic congestion indicators (red/yellow/green) to detailed average speed displays - the "YueTongXing" platform serves as the intelligent core of Guangdong's highway network, functioning as a unified digital ecosystem for comprehensive travel services.
"This intelligent hub goes far beyond simple information aggregation. By integrating cutting-edge technologies including cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, and large language models, it processes massive real-time traffic data and user demand patterns to deliver smart, personalized mobility services," said Zhou Haomin, general manager of Guangdong Transportation Group Road Network Car Owner Travel Service Platform Project Department.
In the command center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's smart highway management platform, the Pearl River Estuary cross-sea channel network has been divided into three core control zones.
Through real-time monitoring and analysis of traffic flow, vehicle speeds, and incident data, the system can promptly detect and predict traffic congestion and abnormal situations. It automatically generates management plans and response strategies, while coordinating relevant departments for timely resolution.
"We've developed a sophisticated multi-level traffic control model operating at lane, road section, and network scales. This system optimizes traffic flow distribution across the entire Greater Bay Area highway network, significantly improving overall traffic efficiency," said Xu Xianwei, R&D team member of Guangdong Transport Group's Greater Bay Area Smart Management Platform.
China's smart highway platform cuts congestion, boosts rescue speeds
China;s smart highway platform cuts congestion, boosts rescue speeds
China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday unveiled its list of top 10 international economic and business events for 2025.
The Top 10 international economic and business events for 2025 are as follows.
1. China sustains global growth with 30 percent contribution, countering headwinds
China's economy maintained steady growth despite challenges from unilateralism and protectionism, contributing about 30 percent to global economic expansion and serving as a key driver and stabilizer.
2. China secures favorable outcome with proportional countermeasures after U.S. tariff moves
Following a full-scale tariff war initiated by the United States, China implemented proportional countermeasures and subsequently, became the sole major economy to achieve a favorable negotiation outcome, bolstering global economic stability.
3. Largest Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Tianjin
The 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, held on Aug 31-Sept 1 in north China's port city of Tianjin, was the largest since the SCO's founding. It saw China advancing a global governance initiative based on extensive consultation and joint contribution. Member states issued a statement supporting the multilateral trading system.
4. China-EU: 50th anniversary of ties
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. Bilateral trade between the two sides has expanded more than 300 times since the establishment of relations.
5. China breaks into top 10 of WIPO Global Innovation Index
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2025 report, China has entered top 10 of the Global Innovation Index for the first time. China also hosts 24 of the world's top 100 innovation clusters, leading all countries for three consecutive years.
6. "China Travel" gains global appeal as visa-free circle expands
China's expanding visa-free policy has boosted inbound tourism. The nationwide implementation of immediate tax refunds for overseas shoppers has made "Shop in China" a new trend.
7. Gold prices hit highs on robust demand; silver outpaces
Strong demand from central banks and investors drove international gold prices to historic highs. Silver prices rose approximately twice as fast as gold, influenced by widening supply-demand gaps.
8. Tech giants ramp up computing power investment amid AI competition
Driven by policies and technological breakthroughs, international tech giants intensified investment in computing infrastructure, fueling fierce global competition in artificial intelligence.
9. 43-day U.S. government shutdown disrupts official data publication
The longest-ever shutdown of the U.S. federal government, lasting for 43 days, disrupted publication of key economic data, affecting Federal Reserve policy decisions, as the national debt continues to pose severe challenges to economic prospects.
10. BRICS advances Global South collaboration; G20 highlights "Africa Moment" The 17th BRICS Summit, held in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, saw BRICS cooperation strengthened solidarity within the Global South. The 20th G20 Summit, held in South Africa's Johannesburg on Nov 22-23, marked G20's first-ever gathering in Africa and underscored the Global South's rising role in global governance.
China Media Group unveils top 10 int'l economic, business news for 2025
