[Infrastructure investment accelerated in many places] Infrastructure investment has picked up sharply recently, as evidenced by data released from a number of places. On the basis of major projects started in earnest in the first four months, new projects are being laid out in some localities. In addition, the large-scale construction of new infrastructure in 2023 will help accelerate the release of digital dividends. According to experts, there are many reasons for the acceleration of infrastructure investment, including sufficient project reserves, strong policy support such as land use, and a wide range of funding channels. In 2023, the central government will invest 640 billion yuan, an increase of 30 billion yuan over 2022. At the same time, 3.65 trillion yuan of local government special bonds will be allocated in 2023, much of which will be used for infrastructure investment. National Development and Reform Commission spokesperson Meng Wei said recently that the quota of special bonds for local governments to be used for construction projects in 2022 has been fully allocated. By the end of April, about 1.4 trillion yuan of special bonds had been issued in 2023. Editor/Xu Shengpeng

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• 2026.07.09 16:49
• [Ambassador Chen Daojiang visits Chiapas, Mexico]
• From July 5th to 7th, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Mexico Chen Daojiang visited the state of Chiapas in Mexico and met with the local governor, state speaker, and representatives of parliament. Chen Daojiang stated that China is willing to leverage the resource advantages of Chiapas state to deepen practical cooperation between the two sides and benefit the people of both countries. Mexican officials have expressed their appreciation for their relationship with China and look forward to expanding cooperation in areas such as science and technology innovation, green development, and cultural tourism and education. In addition, Chen Daojiang attended the anniversary event of the founding of Southern University in Chazhou and delivered a keynote speech, helping to deepen friendly exchanges and the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Latin America.Editor/Gong Ziwei

• 2026.07.09 16:42
• [Chinese companies invest in Indonesia's Bali waste to energy project to launch]
• On July 8, 2026, the first waste incineration power generation project invested by Chinese enterprises in Bali, Indonesia officially started construction. The project is undertaken by Zhejiang Weiming Environmental Protection, covering an area of approximately 60000 square meters, with a construction period of two years and an operation period of thirty years. Local officials claim that the project can reduce landfill waste by 80%, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 640000 tons annually, optimize local ecology, boost tourism, and become a model for similar projects in Indonesia. The company leader stated that they will export mature domestic waste incineration technology and operational experience, and provide environmental protection solutions tailored to local conditions.Editor/Gong Ziwei