[Sino-French companies plan joint venture to build a new battery factory] On May 12, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that China Xiamen Xiamen Tungsten New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. plans to establish a battery field laboratory with the French company Orano in Dunkirk, a port city in northern France. Joint venture with an expected investment of 1.5 billion euros and the creation of 1,700 jobs. Macron pointed out that Xiamen Tungsten New Energy's joint venture with Orano is complementary to ProLogium's factory because it will be upstream in the production of batteries for electric vehicles. Edit/Ma Xue

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• 2026.03.30 17:54
• [China's first unmanned aerial heavy truck is about to make its maiden flight]
• China's first 7-ton large-scale transport drone, the Changying-8, will make its maiden flight at Zhengzhou Shangjie Airport in the near future to verify key systems such as intelligent flight control and power fuel. It is currently ready for use. The aircraft is independently developed, with a length of 17 meters, a wingspan of 25 meters, a cargo hold of 18 cubic meters, a load capacity of 3.5 tons, and a range of over 3000 kilometers. It has high-altitude and short takeoff and landing capabilities.Editor/Gong Ziwei

• 2026.03.30 15:33
• [Far sighted Sheyang offshore transmission chain project begins construction]
• On March 25, 2026, the Far East Sheyang Offshore High Power Transmission Chain Project started construction, achieving the first breakthrough in the coastal layout of the industry with 100% self-developed and self-made transmission chains for offshore large megawatt units. The project is expected to be put into operation in November, and will collaborate with surrounding industries to enhance local supporting capabilities, reduce costs and increase efficiency, and strengthen operations and maintenance, helping to price offshore wind power. Editor/Cheng Liting