[Beijing Construction has signed up with the Gibraltar government]Sir Joe Bossano, Minister of Economic Development of the Government of Gibraltar, recently visited Beijing Construction Engineering Group, where he had discussions with Chang Yongchun, General Manager of Beijing Construction Engineering Group, discussing new prospects for in-depth cooperation between the two sides and discussing new opportunities for the development of the Belt and Road. The two sides signed a memorandum of cooperation on the spot to further upgrade their strategic cooperation. According to the memorandum, Beijing Construction Engineering will continue to be deeply involved in the construction of 9 projects, including the Gibraltar Cruise Passenger Transport Center, the renovation of the old housing Department, and the Jewish Apartment Phase II, with a total contract value of 100 million pounds. Editor/Xue Ma
On June 30, 2026, the construction of two SPA65 AHTS multi-purpose workboats by Jianglong Shipbuilding officially began. This type of ship is suitable for complex sea operations worldwide, with a total length of 64 meters. It is equipped with the DP-2 dynamic positioning system and integrates functions such as anchoring, towing, material supply, and maritime rescue. Editor/Cheng Liting
On June 30, 2026, the entire Yining Aksu railway officially started construction, and this national key project entered the comprehensive construction stage. The total length of the line is about 798 kilometers, with a newly built main line of 460 kilometers. It is a single track electrified mixed passenger and freight railway with a designed speed of 160 kilometers per hour. It is planned to be completed and opened to traffic in December 2032. Previously, traveling from Yining to Aksu required detours around Urumqi and Turpan, covering a total distance of 1616 kilometers and taking about 16 hours. After the completion of the project, the distance will be shortened to 800 kilometers and the travel time will be reduced to about 8 hours. Editor/Cheng Liting