CHINA

What happens when China’s most forward-thinking cities — Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen — meet the future head-on? You get a journey where every moment feels like stepping into tomorrow.

In Beijing, hop into one of Baidu’s autonomous vehicles — no driver, no problem — and glide through the reimagined Shougang Park, where cutting-edge technology meets industrial heritage. Once an old steel factory, it now hums with new energy: self-driving shuttles, AI-powered exhibits and the quiet confidence of a city that’s already living in the future.

Head south to Shenzhen, often called China’s ‘Silicon Valley’. Here, the skyline buzzes with invention. Look up — that’s not a bird or a plane, but a Meituan delivery drone carrying fresh coffee or bubble tea through the air. Watching these silent couriers weave between towers offers a glimpse of a daily life shaped by efficiency, creativity and playfulness.

And finally, in Shanghai, sip coffee high above the clouds in the Shanghai Tower, where service robots glide smoothly between tables and digital art installations pulse with light. The city’s futuristic rhythm blends with timeless cosmopolitan charm — a reminder that innovation in China is as much about imagination as it is about engineering.

From neon skylines to AI playgrounds, this journey through China’s tech triangle reveals not just the speed of progress, but the artistry behind it. The future, it seems, is already here — and it’s quietly beautiful.