[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
The water supply project undertaken by Henan International Group in the suburbs of Maputo has benefited nearly 72000 residents, with a daily added water supply capacity of about 30000 cubic meters.Editor/Gao Xue
On April 14, 2026, CNOOC and KMG Drilling Company, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan National Oil Corporation, signed a framework agreement focusing on drilling operations, technology transfer, and talent training, deepening cooperation in Central Asian oilfield services.Editor/Gao Xue