XI'AN, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from chinadailyhk.com
Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
The participants from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Iraq, Tunisia and New Zealand learned about Xi'an's experience through an on-site visit during the three-day event that ended on Wednesday.
At the 12345 citizen service hotline center, participants learned about the round-the-clock model for receiving consultations, complaints, reports, assistance requests and suggestions from the public, and providing rapid responses through coordination among multiple government departments.
In 2025, the hotline received about 5.8 million requests, with a case completion rate of 99.8 percent and a public satisfaction rate of 97.5 percent, according to local authorities.
Elmoula Abdelbaki, director of municipal affairs of Tozeur Governorate in Tunisia, said the hotline features rapid response, quality service and high efficiency.
"It fully embodies the people-centered governance philosophy and serves as a successful model for urban public services and grassroots governance," he said, adding that he hopes to introduce the model in Tunisia to improve civil services and enhance cooperation with China in grassroots governance.
At the Xi'an traffic command hall, real-time road network data, traffic signal status, congestion points and police patrol trajectories were displayed on a giant screen, showcasing the city's smart governance system.
Elsawy Abdelrahem, professor of philosophy at Benha University in Egypt and a coordinator for Egyptian-Chinese relations, said Xi'an has a sophisticated and widely applied smart mobility system with "remarkable achievements in traffic congestion relief, emergency rescue and public convenience services".
Given the urgent demand for urban traffic development in Arab countries, he said there is a strong expectation for deeper cooperation with China in smart transportation.
Combining their own urban practices, participants exchanged ideas on digital-enabled governance, technology-driven improvements in livelihoods and precise, efficient public services.
Goran Rasheed Muhamad, director of the foreign affairs office of the provincial government of Sulaymaniyah in Iraq, said Sulaymaniyah is leveraging digital technologies to monitor road conditions and advance transportation development.
In addition, it has streamlined urban transactions through various e-wallet services, enabling residents to access government services and pay official bills online, he said.
However, with the number of motor vehicles rising in recent years and placing increasing pressure on traffic management, the province urgently needs to draw on advanced experience from other regions.
"We aim to apply high and new technologies to empower urban construction and achieve more efficient urban governance. This will help enhance citizens' sense of happiness and satisfaction, for example, by alleviating road congestion. We also look forward to strengthening exchanges with China," he said.
Xiao Qi, vice-mayor of Xi'an, said the city has built a smart governance model featuring "full-domain perception, intelligent early warning and efficient data application".
"A technology-driven urban transformation is advancing across every corner of Xi'an. For example, intelligent devices on patrol vehicles enable AI visual recognition to detect road surface defects at the millimeter level. Digital sensors installed on urban bridges monitor structural health around the clock. Streetlights automatically adjust brightness according to traffic flow at night, providing illumination while saving energy," she said, adding that it is helping bring a more efficient, precise and intelligent urban life within reach.
Shady Yehia Elmashad, deputy governor of Beheira in Egypt, said digitalization is more than automation, it is a tool to increase resource efficiency and reduce waste.
Digital transformation, he said, is not a technological luxury but the fastest path to achieving sustainable development.
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Xi'an showcases smart city governance model
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreame Technology today concluded DREAME NEXT, the company's largest international launch event to date, following four days in San Francisco that saw the debut of its full product ecosystem, more than 100 first-in-industry technologies, and appearances from figures spanning autonomous driving, personal computing, professional sports, and academic science. The final day featured the Humanity Next scientists' forum and three new initiatives from the Yu Hao Foundation.
Over the course of the event, Dreame presented products across smart mobility, smart home appliances, personal devices, and premium personal care for the first time in a single showcase.
Highlights included the global debut of the Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition rocket-powered vehicle with a 2,160-line LiDAR system. "I would say with the car you see here... put this together with the latest and best self-driving. And you have a driving machine. The world has never, ever seen before," said Sebastian Thrun, the Stanford University professor widely regarded as the father of modern autonomous vehicles and founder of Google X Lab, Udacity.
In smart home appliances, Dreame rewrote the playbook for single-function devices, introducing appliances that actively understand user behavior, environmental changes, and daily habits. The FizzFresh Pro became Dreame's the world's first refrigerator with a built-in sparkling water system, while its OxyPause low-oxygen preservation technology reduces oxygen concentration to as low as 5 percent, keeping produce fresh for up to 21 days. The N1 refrigerator will use multimodal food recognition to identify more than 1,800 ingredients and connect with wearable devices to deliver personalized dietary recommendations. The Dreame Air Conditioner X60 Series and Z Series redefine home climate with two world's first innovations—the world's first dual robotic arm air conditioner and the world's first fully embedded, integrated air conditioner—delivering precision left-right zoned airflow and seamlessly integrated spatial aesthetics.
Home entertainment and laundry were also redefined. The R8000F TV features a world-first dynamic sound engine that tracks user position in real time, delivering sound that follows the viewer. The Dreamind audio-visual smart processor optimizes each frame for a cinema-grade experience. The Z1 Embodied AI Laundry Robot uses a multi-joint robotic arm to autonomously pick up, wash, dry, and retrieve clothing.
In cleaning, the XT Combo vacuum is powered by a world-first 250,000 RPM magnetic levitation high-speed motor, delivering 420AW of suction. The X60 Pro Ultra robot vacuum features a second-generation bionic robotic arm with an 18cm mop extension, enabling it to clean closer to corners, navigate around obstacles, and reach narrow gaps that were previously out of reach.
In personal devices, Dreame's AURORA smartphone introduced modular design, advanced signal capture, and full-focal-range 200-megapixel imaging. Smart rings, pendants, watches, and glasses round out a personal ecosystem offering health management and intelligent connectivity.
In personal care, Dreame combined drying, treatment, and styling in a single product line. The AirStyle Pro HI operates at 130,000 RPM, uses app-based hair analysis to match styling modes, and handles drying, curling, straightening, and shaping in one device.
The guest roster reinforced the cross-industry scope of the event. Sebastian Thrun, widely regarded as the father of modern autonomous vehicles, attended the Drive Next vehicle launch. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joined Global President Chang Xinwei on stage at Connect Next. Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade appeared at the Living Next product demonstrations.
On the final day, three distinguished experts—Turing Award Laureate and UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus David Patterson, NASA rocket scientist and board member Sylvia Acevedo, and the Adams Distinguished Professor of Management at Stanford's Graduate School of Business (who also holds a professorship in economics) — come together to explore the trajectory of human technology over the next decade, tracing the arc from fundamental scientific breakthroughs to emerging questions of technology ethics and the shifting dynamics of the global landscape.
The Humanity Next forum also saw the Yu Hao Foundation announce several new initiatives: the release of the Under 35 Young Scientists Program, and the launch of SkyAxis Program 2.0, an updated innovation platform. During the forum, leading experts engaged in dialogue with SkyAxis Program members on site and connected virtually with Under 35 participants.
The commercial results behind DREAME NEXT are equally significant. In 2025, Dreame's overseas revenue accounted for nearly 80 percent of total sales, and the company has maintained a compound annual revenue growth rate of 100 percent for eight consecutive years. In North America, Q1 2026 revenue grew more than 100 percent year-on-year across multiple categories including robot vacuums, wet and dry vacuums, cordless vacuums, and hair dryers. Dreame's robot vacuums now rank first in market share across 30 countries. The company's products serve more than 42 million households across 120 countries and regions, supported by over 6,500 offline stores worldwide.
"We founded Dreame on a belief that core technology is the root of everything," said Chang Xinwei, Global President of Dreame Technology. "Over four days in San Francisco, we showed what that belief produces when applied across an entire product ecosystem. DREAME NEXT is not the conclusion of a strategy. It is the first chapter of our next ten years."
For Dreame, 'Next' is not just branding. It describes what the company demonstrated over four days in San Francisco: products engineered around breakthroughs that redefine what each category can do, and an ecosystem that reshapes how people live. With its core technologies continuously compounding across industries, Dreame is writing the next chapter not only for its own business but for the future of intelligent living.
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About Dreame Technology
Founded in 2017, Dreame Technology is a global high-end technology brand built on a foundation of high-speed digital motors, intelligent algorithms, and bionic robotic arms. The company's product portfolio spans smartphones, smart vehicles, smart home appliances, intelligent cleaning appliances, outdoor smart devices, and personal care, designed to simplify daily life and give users more time for what matters. Dreame operates in more than 120 countries and regions with over 6,500 offline stores and serves more than 42 million households globally. As of December 31, 2025, the company has filed more than 10,000 patents worldwide and holds over 3,000 granted patents.
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DREAME NEXT Concludes: Dreame Technology Caps Four-Day Silicon Valley Showcase with Science Forum and Ten-Year Vision
DREAME NEXT Concludes: Dreame Technology Caps Four-Day Silicon Valley Showcase with Science Forum and Ten-Year Vision
