China has launched a drone research centre near Mount Everest in Tibet, aiming to enhance border patrols, logistics, and security operations in challenging high-altitude regions.
The hub is expected to give China an edge in its tech race with the US
Jul 30, 2026
05:09 pm
What's the storyChina has set up a new drone research and development center in Tibet, close to Mount Everest.
The facility, named the Plateau Drone R&D Application Centre, was inaugurated at Xizang University.
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