BEIJING, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on the “cloud-borne school bus” service in China:

At a sheer 550-meter rise from the valley floor to the mountaintop, the Nizhu River Grand Canyon poses a daily challenge for nine children from Nizhuhe Village as they make their way to school. The phrase “a nerve-wracking journey” once accurately described their treacherous trek to the classroom. However, with the launch of a “cloud-borne school bus” service, their daily schooling commute has taken a much easier turn.

The story of change was achieved just a few years ago.

Nizhuhe Village is a small community nestled in the Nizhu River Grand Canyon in southwest China’s Yunnan Province. Guanzhai Primary School is located on the mountaintop. In the past, children from Nizhuhe Village had three options to go to school: they could either walk for at least three hours, taking a long detour of dozen kilometers to reach the mountain top; or spend more than two hours navigating steep and narrow mountain paths to cross the valley; or, occasionally, older children might climb to the top accompanied by their parents. Likening this route to school to a “journey to the heavens” is no exaggeration.

In 2022, the completion and operation of the Nizhu River Grand Canyon Ecological Cultural Tourism Area was a game-changer. A 268-meter cliff-side elevator and an aerial cable spanning nearly 200 meters in elevation, built over five years, are now open for free to local villagers, serving as a “cloud-borne school bus” for children.

With the start of the new semester, students, accompanied by their parents, take a shuttle bus to a cliff three kilometers away. There, they ride a cliff elevator up to the cable car platform, where they switch to cable cars that take them to the mountaintop in just five to six minutes. What was once a grueling three-hour journey to school now takes only 30 minutes.

The 550-meter “leap” represents a monumental transformation in the rural landscape that has unfolded over several decades.

Once a remote and isolated village, Nizhuhe was cut off from the outside world, even lacking electricity before 2002. Back then poor transportation conditions meant that much of the equipment needed to install power lines had to be carried manually. The project, covering a vertical drop of over 500 meters and using nearly 1,000 meters of wiring, took more than three months. Today, local infrastructure has markedly improved. In 2018, Nizhuhe upgraded its electricity system, erecting two 110-kilovolt power towers on the cliff and the opposite riverbank. The local power supply bureau also provided dual power supply for the cliffside elevator, ensuring that the “cloud-borne school bus” can operate all year-round without interruption.

For the children in the village, the dramatic change featuring the “cloud-borne school bus” has removed the cliffs as a barrier to education.

In a similar vein, as children from Nizhuhe Village ride an elevator across a canyon, 1,600 kilometers away, over 300 students in Qingliu County in southeast China’s Fujian Province are taking the Fuxing high-speed train as a school bus to commute between their county and homes deep in the mountains. This route, established during China’s railway expansion period, has specifically optimized its timetable and ticketing rules to maximize convenience for students traveling to and from school.

Similar stories are unfolding in many parts of China today.

Amidst rugged mountains, various “school buses” symbolizing the achievements of the development of Chinese modernization are traversing geographical barriers, making the journey to education easier for children in remote areas. These initiatives also bring them closer to the wider world, transforming daunting journeys into accessible routes for ordinary people to pursue a better life.

China Mosaic 
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Industry-Leading Revenue Recovery Platform Recognized for Driving Real Results for E-Commerce Brands

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SafeOpt, a revenue recovery platform helping brands turn browsers into buyers, has been named a 2025 Best Software Winner by G2, ranking #41 in the Best Commerce Software Products category. This recognition underscores SafeOpt’s proven ability to help brands recover lost revenue, increase conversions, and drive measurable growth—all with a performance-driven pricing model that ensures results.

A Recognition Earned Through Customer Success

The G2 Best Software Awards recognize top software companies and products that consistently deliver value to their users. Winners are selected based on verified user reviews and publicly available market presence data, making this an award that is truly earned—not bought. SafeOpt’s inclusion is a testament to the positive impact we’ve had on our clients and the results they’ve shared.

“We’re honored to be named one of G2’s Best Software Products, and it’s all thanks to the success of our clients,” said Dana Toro, President of SafeOpt. “Our goal has always been to help brands boost revenue without adding extra complexity to their marketing efforts, and this recognition reinforces the measurable results we deliver.”

Why SafeOpt Stands Out

With a proprietary network of over 200 million U.S. shopper emails, SafeOpt helps brands reconnect with qualified website visitors—including those who remain anonymous to them. Through targeted, direct-to-inbox offers, SafeOpt brings visitors back to complete their purchase, boosting conversions while protecting the brand’s reputation.

Unlike traditional marketing solutions, SafeOpt’s performance-based pricing model ensures brands only pay when they see results, making it a low-risk, high-reward revenue driver and trusted partner to thousands of top brands across 60+ industries. SafeOpt ranked #41 in the Best Commerce Software Products category. View the full list of winners here.

About SafeOpt

SafeOpt is a performance-based marketing platform that helps eCommerce brands drive revenue by turning browsers into buyers. Its advanced email targeting and best-in-class deliverability ensure brands reach the right visitors at the right time, consistently achieving high conversion rates, click-through rates, and open rates that outperform industry standards. With a low-risk, high-reward model and no long-term contracts, SafeOpt provides a seamless, scalable solution to help brands recover revenue and maximize value with minimal effort.

About G2

G2 is the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, helping businesses discover, review, and manage software solutions. With over 100 million software buyers annually and 2 million+ verified reviews, G2 provides data-driven insights to help companies make informed purchasing decisions. Its Best Software Awards recognize the top-performing products and vendors, based entirely on authentic customer feedback.

Media Contact

Emily Bintley, AddShoppers, 1 (877) 266-3548, press@addshoppers.com, AddShoppers

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Advanced Technological Mop Leverages Outstanding Suction Power and Upgraded Auto Detangling Brush for Best-In-Class, Zero-Maintenance Clean

NEW YORK, March 14, 2025 /CNW/ — Narwal, the international leader in smart home cleaning, launched the new Freo Pro today, the brand’s new mid-range robot vacuum and mop with an all-in-one station. Designed for effortless maintenance and powerful cleaning, the Freo Pro makes premium floor care accessible to more busy households with its revolutionary DualFlow Tangle-Free System.

“Narwal has led the industry in intelligent, powerful robot cleaning solutions,” said Junbin Zhang, CEO of Narwal. “We’re thrilled to usher in a new model to make our cleaning technology more affordable, without compromising performance excellence. At 8500 Pa, the Narwal Freo Pro is the most powerful suction in its price range.It not only inherits Narwal’s highly acclaimed Zero-Tangling Floating Roller Brush but also introduces an upgraded Dynamic Auto Detangling Side Brush, achieving a truly tangle-free cleaning experience, an ideal cleaning solution for family members with long hair and homes with pets.”

Key Features and Innovations

As a top-five global vacuum brand, Narwal serves over three million users across 30 countries, including North America, South Korea, and Australia. Over the past year, Narwal’s most advanced models– including the Freo Z Ultra– have raised the bar on cleaning performance on a global level. Narwal has brought its innovative technology to mid-range models, making efficiency and hassle-free maintenance solutions more accessible.

DualFlow Tangle-Free System – The robot revolutionizes hair management with its SGS-certified de-tangling system, achieving a 0% tangling rate. When encountering hair entanglement, the smart side brush automatically transforms from a V-shape to an II formation, effectively releasing trapped strands. The system then utilizes optimized airflow to guide hair to the specially designed roller brush, where its conical single-arm structure with 55° tilted bristles efficiently channels debris into the dustbin. This seamless process ensures complete tangle-free operation, setting a new standard in robotic cleaning technology.Powerful Cleaning Performance – 8,500Pa Hyper Suction, and Spinning Triangular Mops with 2.65 lbs downward force ensure a deep clean.All-in-One Station – Automatic mop pad washing, combined with dual fans and heaters, dries mops in half the time at an optimal 104°F, ensuring even and safe drying while preventing bacteria and mold growth, and maintaining a fresh scent. The station includes DirtSenseTM Technology, which automatically washes dirty pads until clean with smart water & mop dirtiness sensors.7-Week Dust Storage for Hands-Free Disposal – The system includes a self-contained 1L dust bin with dust-compression technology and the first U-Pipe High-Efficiency Air Flow System. The robot stores dust for up to seven weeks in an antibacterial dust bag, preventing bacteria growth, odor buildup and the risk of base station clogging, reducing health risks, and protecting family health.Ultra-Quiet Operation – Engineered for low noise, ensuring minimal disruption at home. Ideal for operation at night.Smart Control – The robot is compatible with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri. Users can use the App for adaptive cleaning, targeting heavily dirty areas for focused cleaning and segmenting areas based on cleaning frequency.

The Freo Pro stands out as a cost-effective robotic solution, featuring thoughtful designs that address real user pain points. It is particularly suitable for pet owners and households with long-haired individuals, offering a truly worry-free cleaning experience.

Pricing and Availability

The Narwal Freo Pro officially launches on March 24th, with a two-week introductory discount period following its release. Starting March 14th, consumers can sign up for a chance to win a free Freo Pro, along with exclusive product updates and sales notifications. The product will be available at a special launch price of 599.99(U.S.)/849.99 (Canada), representing significant savings from its MSRP of 699.99/999.99. Visit us.Narwal.com (U.S.) or ca.Narwal.com (Canada) to explore the robot’s industry-leading technology and secure your order during the promotional period.

About Narwal

Narwal is known for using its cutting-edge technology to realize its objective of bringing flawless floors to users. It’s one of the top 5 robotic cleaning manufacturers, with the brand achieving $200 million in sales within two years of introducing its first product and maintaining high double-digit annual growth ever since. Narwal has raised substantial funds from investors including Sequoia Capital, Hillhouse Capital, ByteDance (parent of TikTok), and Tencent, among others. With over 700 researchers and scientists from across the globe, Narwal has made numerous breakthroughs in multiple fields and won prestigious international awards, including the Edison Gold Award, which honors innovation, and Time Magazine’s Best Inventions.

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