Core Event: Seven-Nation Delegation Experiences萝卜快跑 at CIFTIS 2026
On September 12, the CVF-V20 (Climate Vulnerable Forum - Vulnerable Twenty Group) delegation visiting China for the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) visited Apollo Park in Beijing to experience Baidu’s萝卜快跑autonomous driving service. The delegation comprises nearly 20 officials from seven countries including Pakistan and Sri Lanka, comprising senior government ministers and members of parliament.
Key facts:
- Experience Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: Apollo Park, Beijing
- Host: Wang Yunpeng, Vice President of Baidu Group and General Manager of the Autonomous Driving Business Group
- Participants: CVF-V20 delegation representing climate-vulnerable nations
- Feedback: Delegates praised ride smoothness and expressed eagerness to deploy the technology domestically
Granular Breakdown: From Green Accessibility to Quality Enhancement
萝卜快跑 integrates electric vehicles with artificial intelligence and mobility services, embodying the concept of green new质生产力in transportation. According to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), pure electric vehicles reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by 43.4% compared to gasoline vehicles—a counterintuitive gap: while EV adoption rises rapidly, public awareness of lifecycle environmental benefits remains limited, and萝卜快跑 provides quantifiable emission-reduction evidence through scale operation.
The service now spans 28 cities globally including Beijing, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Haikou, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, delivering over 23 million rides with over 350 million km of autonomous driving mileage, including 240 million km of fully driverless里程. Domestic green出行 usage exceeded 200 million人次 daily in 2025, but as the sector shifts from expansion to quality improvement, optimizing convenience and comfort for diverse users creates real demand for autonomous technology. CVF-V20, founded in 2009 with 74 members across Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, focuses on climate resilience, green investment, and technology accessibility. Pakistan’s Environment Coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam stated: “The vehicle rides smoothly, like an experienced driver,” expressing hope for early domestic deployment.
Operational Scaling: Dual-Trail Verification
萝卜快跑’s global rollout demonstrates China’s autonomous driving industry transitioning from R&D validation to commercial expansion. Simultaneous launches in Chinese and foreign cities (e.g., Dubai, Abu Dhabi) require adapting to different traffic regulations, road conditions, and user expectations. This “parallel deployment with localized tuning” strategy reduces single-market learning costs while accumulating international cooperation experience.
| Metric | Fact |
|---|---|
| Cities Covered | 28 (6 in China + 2 overseas) |
| Total Rides | Over 23 million |
| Autonomous Mileage | Over 350 million km |
| Fully Driverless Mileage | Over 240 million km |
| Carbon Reduction | 43.4% lifecycle reduction vs. gasoline vehicles |
Practical Guidance for Readers
- Follow if you are: Frequent business traveler to covered cities (Beijing, Shenzhen, etc.；Wise to wait if your city is not yet covered, or if price sensitivity is high (ratecard details remain undisclosed).
Final Thoughts
Autonomous driving is moving from labs to global service platforms. As climate urgency intensifies, China’s export of green mobility solutions to vulnerable nations responds concretely to the SDGs—not just as commerce, but as technology delivering tangible climate dividend as everyday convenience.