[In 2022, China's foreign contracted projects will turnover of 1 trillion yuan]Recently, the State Council Information Office held a press conference. At the meeting, Vice Minister of Commerce Guo Tingting introduced that in 2022, foreign non-financial direct investment will be 785.94 billion yuan, an increase of 7.2%. Among them, investment in countries along the Belt and Road increased by 7.7%, accounting for 17.9%. Foreign contracted projects developed steadily, with a turnover of 1.0 trillion yuan, an increase of 4.3%, and 59 new projects with a contract value of more than 50 million US dollars compared with 2021. Editor/Xu Shengpeng
Dubai officially announces the construction of the Al Ha'il Highway, a 15 kilometer elevated two-way six lane road project that will start in 2027 and be completed by 2030, significantly improving traffic efficiency. The project is included in the $5 billion urban development plan, aimed at improving transportation in the area and consolidating Dubai's position as a hub for Middle East trade and commerce. Editor/Min Jing
The total investment of Baiwu pumped storage in Liangshan Salt Source, Sichuan is 15.661 billion yuan, with an installed capacity of 1.4 million kilowatts and leading design technology for ultra-high head. China Electric Power Construction Chengdu Institute won the survey and design bid with a price of 322 million yuan, with a service period until the end of 2033. The project will help Sichuan power grid peak shaving and new energy consumption. Editor/Min Jing