League of Arab States (LAS) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit said that he was impressed by China's "unprecedented, unbelievable" development over the past decades, attributing the country's progress to its leadership and the hard work of the Chinese people.
In an interview with China Media Group (CMG) aired on Friday, Aboul-Gheit, who has visited China for six times, said China's development is evident in growing national wealth and the improved quality of life of its people.
"First time it was 1990, and since that time, 35 years have passed. The development of China today, unprecedented, unbelievable, thanks to the leadership and the Chinese people. The discipline of China, the dedication to work, and the quality of life the Chinese people are leading nowadays. One reads in books, over history, in certain times that they have had suffering and poverty. But today, you feel the wealth of the Chinese nation. That wealth comes through dedication, work, proper planning, and the achievement of objectives," said Aboul-Gheit.
Arab League Chief impressed by China's "unprecedented" development
An electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, developed by the ninth academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, completed its maiden flight in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Friday.
The aircraft also successfully completed all performance verifications, according to its developer.
Featuring a novel configuration that combines air vehicles and automobile designs, the eVTOL aircraft can seamlessly switch between land and air travel modes to meet diverse transport needs, its developer said.
Consisting of wings, a cabin and a chassis, the aircraft has two major components: an airborne module and a road-going module. The airborne module can carry two passengers at speeds of up to 150 kilometers per hour at altitudes below 3,000 meters, while the road-going module, featuring a fully electric intelligent chassis, offers a range exceeding 300 kilometers.
As a multipurpose low-altitude equipment, the eVTOL aircraft can be used in fields such as transportation, logistics and emergency support, according to its developer.
China's space industry-developed eVTOL aircraft completes first flight
