A group of young people from Central and Eastern Europe arrived in Beijing E-Town recently to participate in the "Bridge of the Future" China-Central and Eastern Europe Youth Camp, which focuses on the theme of "digital economy". 

The camp aims to provide interactive experiences and facilitate on-site exchanges about digital technology and its applications. 

Participants of the camp event pose for a group photo. [Photo/beijingetown.com.cn]

A total of 19 participants, including leaders of political youth organizations and past campers from Central and Eastern European countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia, joined the event.

The group first visited BOE Technology Group Co, where they explored the exhibition hall of the BOE Technology Innovation Center. 

Several participants try the new technologies developed by BOE. [Photo/beijingetown.com.cn]

As of December 2022, BOE has accumulated more than 80,000 independent patent applications. 

In terms of its annual new patent applications, invention patents account for over 90 percent, while overseas patents account for more than 33 percent. BOE is among the top 10 global PCT patent applicants for seven consecutive years.

After that, the group arrived at Apollo Park, where they viewed historical vehicle models, smart cars, intelligent transportation, and 5G cloud driving, and also experienced autonomous driving. 

One participant goes for a ride in the self-driving vehicle. [Photo/beijingetown.com.cn]

Apollo Park is a testing base for Baidu's autonomous driving and vehicle-road collaboration applications, which can achieve data and user connections, accelerating users' recognition and acceptance of the unmanned driving market.

"Amazing！It is worth all the praise." During the exchange and visit, the Central and Eastern European youths expressed their admiration for the technology-based city of Beijing E-Town. They hope that high-tech facilities can be integrated into every corner of the city, making people's lives more convenient, efficient and intelligent.

The "Bridge of the Future" China-Central and Eastern Europe Youth Camp is a brand event of youth exchanges between China and Central and Eastern Europe. 

Since 2017, six sessions have been successfully held, inviting more than 400 young people from Central and Eastern European countries to participate. The camp has made a positive contribution to expanding China-Central and Eastern European youth partnerships and promoting international cooperation for youth development.