[MENA to add 50GW of utility-scale solar by 2030]The MENA country plans to add 49.5GW of installed utility-scale solar capacity by 2030. With more than 30GW of development or construction projects announced between Oman, Morocco and Kuwait, these jurisdictions will lead the region in utility-scale solar PV this decade. All announced solar and wind projects will add more than five times the current renewable energy capacity in the MENA region, with utility-scale solar capacity currently standing at 7.4GW. In addition, Oman also plans to build a 12.5GW solar photovoltaic project, which will be operational by 2038. Editor/Xing Wentao
On October 17, 2026, the Yawan high-speed railway has been in operation for three years, with a cumulative passenger volume of over 18 million and safe operation of over 8.9 million kilometers, with a punctuality rate of 99.4%. The route has shortened the travel time between the two places, driven commercial agglomeration along the route, served over 960000 international passengers, and demonstrated the achievements of China Indonesia joint construction. Editor/Min Jing
On October 17, 2026, Croatian Prime Minister Plikovic met with Wang Yi in Zagreb. Both sides affirmed the comprehensive partnership between China and Croatia, discussed cooperation in infrastructure, photovoltaics, culture, and tourism, exchanged views on China Europe economic and trade cooperation, and talked about China's cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe and the situation in the Western Balkans. Editor/Min Jing