# Hefei
Latest news and articles about Hefei
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China Puts eVTOLs and a 22,580-Drone Swarm Center Stage at the Spring Gala — A Public Leap for the Low‑Altitude Economy
China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala in Hefei publicly showcased 16 EHang EH216‑S eVTOLs and a 22,580‑vehicle GD4.0 drone swarm, the latter setting a Guinness record for single‑computer control. The display underscores accelerating efforts to commercialise low‑altitude aviation while highlighting the regulatory, safety and infrastructure hurdles that remain before routine passenger eVTOL services become viable.
Hefei’s Industrial Surge and Shenzhen’s Sprint: China’s City GDP Race Heats Up
Hefei has overtaken Jinan in momentum by leaning into high-tech manufacturing and policy-backed investment, tying both cities at 1.42 trillion yuan in 2025. Shenzhen is the leading candidate to break the 4-trillion-yuan barrier in 2026, while Nanjing, Ningbo and Tianjin compete to reach the 2-trillion mark, each with different strengths and constraints.
Condolence and Coercion: China’s Rescue Diplomacy Amid Rising South China Sea Tensions
China’s condolence to the Philippines after a fatal ferry sinking highlights a broader pattern of simultaneous humanitarian outreach and military assertiveness in the South China Sea. Incidents of rescue and reproach reveal deep distrust between Beijing and Manila, with implications for regional stability amid US–China competition.
China’s Auto Crown Up For Grabs: How Chongqing, Hefei and Regional Strategies are Redrawing the Map
In 2025 China’s auto industry saw a geopolitical and strategic reshuffle: Chongqing has claimed de facto leadership on the strength of Seres and Huawei’s AITO, Hefei has emerged as the country’s leading NEV production hub through an investment‑led model, and coastal cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou are refocusing on high‑value upstream technology and industrial transformation. A statistical reclassification of production sites also shifted the apparent rankings, underscoring how policy and accounting can reshape perceived industrial strength.