[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
On September 8, 2026, the Cundinamarca Province of Colombia held an international promotion event for the northern tram project, with representatives from 17 countries including China, South Korea, the United States, and Portugal in attendance. The Chinese side expresses its willingness to participate. The project is 48.9 kilometers long with a total investment of over 5.5 billion US dollars, and the bidding work is progressing in an orderly manner. Editor/Min Jing
On September 9, 2026, the CCCC Malaysia East Coast Connection Railway Project launched dynamic testing operations simultaneously for the east and west sections, with the west section starting speed increase tests and the east section advancing signal system tests. The project takes Guandan as the dividing point, and the testing has moved from single section testing to full line multi system verification, achieving phased progress in engineering construction. Editor/Min Jing