Qatari LNG carrier passes through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping tracking data on Sunday showed that a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker from Qatar successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf of Oman and is heading to Pakistan.

The LNG carrier Al Kharaitiyat transmitted its position via the Automatic Identification System on Saturday, indicating that it had entered the Strait of Hormuz. Updated tracking data on Sunday showed that it had successfully crossed the strait and entered the Gulf of Oman.

According to information available, the vessel is the first Qatari LNG carrier to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb 28.

Tracking data also showed that the vessel used a newly established shipping corridor recently activated by Iran. Some analysts believe this may be related to mediation efforts by countries, including Pakistan, aimed at easing U.S.-Iran tensions.

Qatari LNG carrier passes through Strait of Hormuz

The 28th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo concluded on Sunday afternoon, with 57 deals signed on site totaling 590 million yuan (about 86.76 million U.S. dollars).

The three-day expo, held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, attracted more than 70,000 offline participants from 72 countries and regions, as well as over 500,000 online visitors.

Artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage at this year's expo. Among the cutting-edge technologies on display were an AI physiotherapy robot capable of acupressure, a single-port laparoscopic surgical robot enabling high-precision surgery, and an intelligent welding robot that performed tasks with consistent accuracy, illustrating the rapid transition of advanced innovations from laboratories to households.

Beijing high-tech expo concludes with 590 mln yuan in signed deals