China unveils MAZU weather early warning device at COP31

China has unveiled a compact weather early warning device at the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye, to help developing countries better prepare for extreme weather and natural disasters. The device is part of China’s MAZU intelligent early warning system and combines data storage, AI processing and communication functions, including 5G and satellite connections. It can provide short-term weather forecasts, monitor operations and offer on-site AI assistance. The system can also work independently or connect to cloud services and existing weather systems. As of October 2026, the wider MAZU solution had been deployed in eight countries, including Pakistan, Ethiopia and Sri Lanka, with trials underway in more than 50 other countries.

Source: CGTN