China Natural Resources News:

The recently released domestic game "Black Myth: Wukong" features realistic environments created with real-scene 3D mapping technology. Could you elaborate on the development and applications of this technology? We've also learned that the MNR is spearheading the Real-Scene 3D China project. Could you please share more information on that as well? Thank you.

Liu Guohong:

Thank you for your professional questions. I'll try to answer in simple terms. Real-scene 3D technology utilizes modern mapping and geographic information techniques to create 3D, accurate, and time-sequenced representations of real-world environments. In recent years, as we advance the Real-Scene 3D China project, we've categorized it into three levels based on detail: terrain-level, city-level, and component-level. Terrain-level 3D captures topography and geographic features, primarily serving large-scale applications. For instance, when planning high-speed rail or expressways, this technology significantly reduces field survey work while enhancing planning accuracy. City-level 3D offers detailed 3D building shapes, supporting smart city management — often referred to as the "city brain." It facilitates low-altitude economic planning through airspace planning, route design, 3D navigation, and monitoring. Component-level 3D specializes in high-detail applications, creating precise "3D archives" of historical buildings and cultural relics. The game "Black Myth: Wukong" you mentioned employs this level of technology, providing players with an immersive experience.

The Real-Scene 3D China project is a national strategic data resource and a new type of infrastructure. Its value is becoming increasingly evident in the digital age. First, it promotes the development of the digital economy. By integrating various types of big data with real-scene 3D models, we can connect digital and physical spaces, supporting development of the digital economy including the low-altitude economy, autonomous driving, smart ports, intelligent agriculture, and digital cultural tourism. Second, it enhances quality of life. Through spatial analysis and high-precision navigation services based on real-scene 3D technology, everyday activities like socializing, transportation, travel, dining, and shopping have become more efficient, convenient and eco-friendly. Third, it supports smart governance. By integrating and overlaying economic, social, and natural resource data based on real-scene 3D technology, we can more accurately align resources in time and space, enabling more refined governance and efficient services. In short, real-scene 3D and spatial geographic data are all around us, though we often use them without realizing it.

Looking ahead, to better support economic and social development, we aim to complete the initial phase of the Real-Scene 3D China project by 2025. Subsequently, we will continually enhance its coverage, precision, timeliness, and depth. This project will be instrumental in supporting the development of digital China and contributing to improved quality of life for our citizens. Thank you once again for your questions.