[North International Signed Uzbekistan Rail Supply Project]During the first China-Central Asia Summit Forum, witnessed by Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, Mahkamov, Minister of Communications, and Wang Qiang, Vice Mayor of Xi'an, the general manager of North International Cooperation Co., Ltd. Shan Jun signed a 130,000-ton rail supply project contract with Uzbekistan Railways President Hasilov. In recent years, with the development of the country's economy, Uzbekistan has increased interconnection and cooperation with neighboring countries, such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway, Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-Pacific Corridor and other construction projects are actively advancing, so the demand for railway equipment such as tracks urgent. Uzbekistan Highly recognizes the strength of North International, and is willing to use this project to start in-depth cooperation with North International. The two parties also signed a framework agreement on railway wagon production capacity cooperation. Edit/Ma Xue
In the first quarter of 2026, the overseas expansion of China's robotics industry accelerated, with a total export value of 11.32 billion yuan for various listed robots, sold to 148 countries and regions worldwide. The export value of newly added tax number category cleaning robots was 7.75 billion yuan, accounting for 68.5% of the total export value of robots and firmly ranking as the main export force. Industrial robots exported 3.16 billion yuan in the first quarter, a year-on-year increase of 42%. The Chinese robotics industry is transforming from a single product output to a comprehensive output of technology, solutions, and services, gradually becoming a new business card for China's foreign trade.Editor/Gong Ziwei
On May 5, 2026, Hengli Heavy Industries held a naming ceremony for two 82000 deadweight ton bulk carriers, which were built by Greek shipowner Dynacom. The two sides have previously cooperated on multiple VLCC and bulk carriers. On that day, Hengli Heavy Industries also collaborated for the first time with European shipowner Beacon Tankers, signing contracts for 2+2 158000 deadweight ton Suezmax tankers. Since 2026, Hengli Heavy Industry has signed a total of 20 oil tankers of this type, which has become the main construction vessel.Editor/Gong Ziwei