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Baotou is spearheading the creation of full-stack defense innovation cities in China, focusing on the development of drones, eVTOL aircraft, and humanoid robots within an integrated industrial ecosystem that combines rare-earth processing with component manufacturing. This model is being replicated by local governments nationwide, enhancing the low-altitude economy projected to reach 2.5 trillion RMB ($500 billion) in a decade, while bolstering military and commercial supply chains for advanced technologies.