[Freyr plans to build €1.6 billion gigafactory near the Arctic Circle]Norwegian battery maker Freyr plans to build a €1.6 billion Arctic Gigafactory with the help of €400 million in guarantees and loans from Norway's export credit agency Eksfin. Freyr expects the plant to be one of the largest and most efficient in Europe, with 50% lower capital expenditure per GWh of capacity and more than 200% higher output per employee than conventional lithium-ion plants. Editor/Xing Wentao
On October 29, 2026, the signal system of the Khorgos Silk Road Special Line Junction Station contracted by First Engineering Co., Ltd. will be put into operation at one time, realizing zero fault tolerance. The line will be paved for 7 kilometers, with a design capacity of 6 million tons, and is ready for operation. Editor/Min Jing
On November 1, 2026, China's emergency aid project for post disaster bridge reconstruction in Sri Lanka began construction on the first bridge in the western city of Gampoha. Ambassador Wei Huaxiang and two Sri Lankan ministers attended the event, signed a project proposal exchange letter, and donated stationery and supplies to local elementary school students. Editor/Min Jing