[The RCEP has come into full force for the 15 signatory countries]On June 2, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) officially entered into force for the Philippines, marking the full entry into force of the RCEP for 10 ASEAN members and 15 signatories including Australia, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and New Zealand. The full entry into force of the RCEP fully demonstrates the 15 parties' determination and actions to support an open, free, fair, inclusive and rules-based multilateral trading regime. It will inject strong impetus to regional economic integration, enhance trade and investment liberalization and facilitation in East Asia, and contribute to long-term and stable economic development in the region and the world at large. China will continue to promote the high-quality implementation of the RCEP, provide guidance and services for local governments, industries and enterprises to further implement and make good use of the agreement, ensure the continuous release of the benefits of the agreement, and fully leverage the positive role of the RCEP in promoting cooperation on industrial and supply chains, high-level opening-up and high-quality development. At the same time, we will work with other parties to fulfill our obligations under the agreement, strengthen the RCEP mechanism building, improve the overall implementation of the agreement, and provide a strong guarantee for the steady and long-term progress of the RCEP cooperation. Editor/Xu Shengpeng
Recently, the rotor of the variable speed pumped storage unit of the Langjiang Pumped Storage Project in Zhaoqing, Guangdong was successfully hoisted, marking the completion of the main installation of China's first domestically produced variable speed pumped storage unit.Editor/Cheng Liting
On October 4, 2026, it was learned from CNOOC that the main construction of the new central platform for the Dongfang 1-1 gas field, China's first offshore carbon injection and gas enhancement technology demonstration application project, has been completed and entered the commissioning stage. After the project is put into operation, it can store over 1 million tons of carbon dioxide annually in the seabed strata.Editor/Cheng Liting