[Saudi Arabia expands its mineral exploration with 377 mining complexes] Saudi Arabia's mining industry is experiencing unprecedented growth as the government is boosting the sector by increasing investment and upgrading laws to attract more private companies. According to the latest government data, the number of mining complexes in the Kingdom rose to 377 by the end of 2022, with an estimated area of 44,365 square kilometers. Editor/Xing Wentao

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• 2026.02.25 16:12
• [Yiwu procurement peak season begins, African merchants rush to grab orders]
• On February 25, 2026, Yiwu International Trade City in Zhejiang Province welcomed a peak of concentrated orders from Kenyan procurement teams. Kenyan merchants focus on building materials, home appliances, and light industrial products, with single batch order amounts generally exceeding one million US dollars, and some enterprises have signed annual supply agreements. Relying on the dual channels of China Europe regular train and maritime transport, goods can quickly arrive at Mombasa Port and then be transferred to Kenya and the inland market of East Africa. The "the Belt and Road" trade facilitation continues to release dividends.Editor/BianWenjun

• 2026.02.25 16:11
• [The China Laos 500 kV interconnection project is about to be put into operation]
• On February 25, 2026, the latest progress was that the China Laos 500 kV interconnection project has been fully connected and will soon be officially put into operation. The project is jointly constructed by China and Laos, which will realize the interconnection of power grids between the two countries, help Laos send hydropower to China, ensure Laos' energy security, and provide stable power support for major projects such as the China Laos railway. The China Laos Railway has been open for more than four years, with the accumulated passenger and cargo volume exceeding 66 million person times and 76 million tons respectively, and the "golden channel" effect continues to expand.Editor/Bian Wenjun