[Texas Instruments spends $30 billion open semiconductor factory in its hometown]Texas Instruments broke ground this week in the town of Sherman, about 20 kilometers north of Dallas, to produce 300-millimeter semiconductor chips. If fully completed, the project is expected to be worth $30 billion. Governor Greg Abbott, who attended the ceremony, described the project as the largest economic development investment in Texas history. Editor/Xing Wentao
From July 5th to 7th, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Mexico Chen Daojiang visited the state of Chiapas in Mexico and met with the local governor, state speaker, and representatives of parliament. Chen Daojiang stated that China is willing to leverage the resource advantages of Chiapas state to deepen practical cooperation between the two sides and benefit the people of both countries. Mexican officials have expressed their appreciation for their relationship with China and look forward to expanding cooperation in areas such as science and technology innovation, green development, and cultural tourism and education. In addition, Chen Daojiang attended the anniversary event of the founding of Southern University in Chazhou and delivered a keynote speech, helping to deepen friendly exchanges and the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Latin America.Editor/Gong Ziwei
On July 8, 2026, the first waste incineration power generation project invested by Chinese enterprises in Bali, Indonesia officially started construction. The project is undertaken by Zhejiang Weiming Environmental Protection, covering an area of approximately 60000 square meters, with a construction period of two years and an operation period of thirty years. Local officials claim that the project can reduce landfill waste by 80%, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 640000 tons annually, optimize local ecology, boost tourism, and become a model for similar projects in Indonesia. The company leader stated that they will export mature domestic waste incineration technology and operational experience, and provide environmental protection solutions tailored to local conditions.Editor/Gong Ziwei