[The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will be extended to Afghanistan]Recently, the Chinese Foreign Minister and the Pakistani Foreign Minister met in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. During the conversation, China and Pakistan jointly issued a statement that the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will be extended to Afghanistan. Prior to this, the Taliban in Afghanistan had already made such applications when they met with senior officials from both China and Pakistan. According to previous assessments, once the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor are settled in Afghanistan, billions of dollars in infrastructure funds will be brought in, especially the construction and improvement of Afghanistan’s railway network and highway system, which will be greatly relieved. At the same time, once the infrastructure project is confirmed, it is very likely that Chinese companies will undertake the construction, which can increase many jobs for local Afghans. Editor / Zhao E
On June 30, 2026, the Xudabao Nuclear Power 500 kV Transmission Project successfully delivered power to the entire line. The project is designed for grid connected power transmission of Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant units. After the project is fully put into operation, it can deliver 10 billion kilowatt hours of green electricity annually, ensuring the electricity supply for a large number of enterprises while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Editor/Cheng Liting
On June 30, 2026, the ± 800 kV high-voltage direct current transmission project from northern Shaanxi to Anhui was fully completed and put into operation. This is the first ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project put into operation in China during the 15th Five Year Plan period. After the project is put into operation, it can replace 5.5 million tons of coal consumption and reduce 14.2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Editor/Cheng Liting