Core Insights - The Chinese meteorological sector has made significant advancements in high-quality development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with a projected increase of 18.35% in the national meteorological high-quality development index by 2024 compared to 2020 [1] Group 1: Technological Advancements - The meteorological technology has achieved a high level of self-reliance, with advancements in satellite, radar, and observation systems, leading to a leap from following and catching up to leading in certain areas [2] - A comprehensive meteorological observation system has been established, consisting of 9 Fengyun satellites, 842 weather radars, and over 90,000 ground observation stations, resulting in an 83% monitoring rate for severe weather [2] - The accuracy of weather forecasts has reached historical highs, with capabilities to predict regional heavy rain and extreme weather events well in advance [3] Group 2: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation - The meteorological sector has strengthened its role as the first line of defense against disasters, implementing a proactive emergency response mechanism based on meteorological warnings [4] - A progressive meteorological service model has been established, allowing for detailed and timely warnings that support local governments in disaster prevention and mitigation efforts [5][6] - The implementation of these mechanisms has proven effective, as demonstrated by the successful evacuation of 3,904 individuals during severe weather events in Yunnan province [7] Group 3: Economic and Social Impact - Meteorological services have significantly impacted over 70 sectors of the national economy, with a noted decrease of 0.12 percentage points in GDP loss due to weather-related disasters during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [9] - Artificial weather modification efforts have resulted in approximately 1,677 million tons of additional precipitation, while hail prevention measures have saved around 60.3 billion yuan in economic losses [9] - Enhanced meteorological services have improved public safety and quality of life, with health-related weather warnings gaining popularity among the public [9] Group 4: International Cooperation - The Chinese meteorological department is enhancing international collaboration to address climate change, providing early warning systems to over 40 countries [10] - The Fengyun meteorological satellites are currently serving 133 countries and regions, with a 107% increase in access to the application service platform during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [10] - Future plans include leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen meteorological capabilities in developing countries, contributing to global climate governance [11]

Core Viewpoint - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period has seen significant achievements in the modernization of meteorological technology and social services, with a focus on building a modern meteorological system that is technologically advanced, precise in monitoring and forecasting, and satisfactory to the public [5][14]. Group 1: Meteorological Technology Development - Meteorological technology has made solid progress in self-reliance and strength, with advancements in satellite, radar, and observation systems, achieving a leap from following and catching up to leading in some areas [7]. - A comprehensive meteorological observation system has been established, consisting of 9 meteorological satellites, 842 weather radars, and over 90,000 ground observation stations, with a disaster weather monitoring rate increased to 83% [7]. - The accuracy of meteorological forecasts has reached historical highs, with capabilities to predict regional heavy rain and extreme weather events well in advance [8]. Group 2: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation - Meteorology serves as the first line of defense against disaster prevention and mitigation, with a focus on transforming technological innovations into practical outcomes for disaster risk reduction [9]. - A proactive emergency response mechanism has been established, with meteorological disaster warnings serving as key conditions for emergency actions across provinces [9][11]. - The implementation of a progressive meteorological service model has enhanced the precision of disaster warnings, allowing for timely responses to extreme weather events [10][11]. Group 3: Economic and Social Impact - Meteorological services have significantly contributed to national economic development, covering over 70 major industry categories, and have integrated digital meteorology into urban management platforms [14]. - The cumulative artificial rainfall during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period has increased precipitation by approximately 1,677 billion tons, while hail prevention efforts have reduced economic losses by about 60.3 billion yuan [14]. - Meteorological services have improved public safety and quality of life, with health-related weather warnings gaining popularity among the public [14]. Group 4: International Cooperation and Future Plans - The meteorological department has strengthened international cooperation to assist countries in addressing climate change, with a focus on building meteorological capacity in developing nations [15][16]. - The "MAZU" early warning system has been developed to provide tailored solutions for disaster early warning, already implemented in over 40 countries [15]. - Future plans include leveraging artificial intelligence and new technologies to enhance global climate governance and disaster risk reduction efforts [16].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the advancements in China's new generation meteorological supercomputing system, which significantly enhances weather forecasting capabilities, allowing for faster, more accurate, and longer-range predictions. Group 1: System Performance - The new meteorological supercomputing system performs at an astonishing speed of 600 quintillion floating-point operations per second, equating to the computational ability of 80 billion people performing basic calculations for over two months [4] - The efficiency of the global meteorological assimilation forecasting system has improved by over 30%, while the performance of global atmospheric analysis products has increased by 40% [4] Group 2: Forecasting Capabilities - The system has successfully extended the stable forecasting range for the Northern Hemisphere to over 8 days, a significant improvement from the previous 6.1 days, achieved in just over a decade [5] - The ability to provide accurate weather forecasts has been demonstrated during the 14th National Winter Games, where the system optimized event start times based on precise weather conditions [6] Group 3: Future Developments - The supercomputing system is designed for continuous self-improvement, with increasing computational power and intelligence, promising further advancements in weather forecasting capabilities [7]