Fuzhou Port Luoyuan Bay berth project approved

On April 20, 2026, the construction of berths 7-10 in the Bi Li operation area of Luoyuan Bay in Fuzhou Port was approved by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, with a total investment of 1.823 billion yuan. The project is constructed by Fujian Luochuan Port Co., Ltd., which is controlled by Fuzhou Port Group. It will build two 50000 ton general berths with a designed annual throughput capacity of 8.61 million tons. The dock structure is reserved for the 70000 ton class and can accommodate multiple ship types for combined berthing. Editor/Cheng Liting

Ningbo Zhoushan Port completes ship to ship bonded green methanol refueling

On April 22, 2026, the first "ship to ship" bonded green methanol refueling in the province landed in Meishan Port Area of Zhoushan Port in Ningbo. The refueling ship "Daqing 268" injected green methanol into the "COSCO Shipping Libra" ship. In the context of global shipping emissions reduction, customs, maritime, border inspection and other departments collaborate efficiently to ensure operational safety through institutional innovation and remote supervision. Editor/Cheng Liting

The throughput of major ports in China increased by 4% in the first quarter

In the first quarter of 2026, the cargo throughput of major ports in China will increase by 4% to 4.39 billion tons, the container volume will increase by 8% to 89.64 million TEUs, and foreign trade will grow by 7.6% as the core engine. Shanghai, Ningbo Zhoushan, and Shenzhen lead the way, while Suzhou Port and its inland waterway have shown impressive growth rates. Qingdao and Tianjin Ports have achieved double-digit growth. The explosion of "new three types" and AI product exports has driven the recovery of routes in the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta. Tangshan mine and Yantai have seen a surge in miscellaneous goods. Looking ahead to the second quarter, geopolitics may put pressure on commodity trade. Editor/Cheng Liting

Pohang injects 4.3 billion US dollars into Indonesia

On April 23, 2026, POSCO confirmed an additional investment of 4.3 billion US dollars in Indonesia, with the goal of building a high-end automotive steel base by 2029, with an annual output of approximately 2 to 3 million tons.Editor/Gao Xue

Cross border highway shuttle bus on the Land Sea New Corridor breaks record

On April 18, 2026, the total number of cross-border road shuttle buses shipped by the Western Land Sea New Corridor in 2025 was 12555, with a value of 17.417 billion yuan, an increase of 91% and 306% respectively year-on-year, both reaching a historical high.Editor/Gao Xue

Galaxy Chemical Goes to Kazakhstan to Negotiate Chromium Processing

In April 2026, Galaxy Chemical went to Aktobe, Kazakhstan to negotiate the construction of a chrome plating plant with an investment of 500 million US dollars. The plan is to produce 200000 tons of high-purity chromium annually and create more than 600 jobs.Editor/Gao Xue

The first large-scale AIDC park green power direct connection project in China has landed!

Recently, Shuangdeng Co., Ltd. successfully won the bid for Jiangtian Data's 120MW/240MWh AIDC energy storage project. This project is the first large-scale AIDC park in China to integrate "green power direct connection, source grid load storage" energy storage, marking the official entry of China's AIDC industry into a new stage of "dual wheel drive of computing power and energy".Editor/Yang Meiling

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy Responds to Rumors of 'Friendship' Pipeline Blockade

According to the Ministry of Energy, Kazakhstan has not received any official notification from Russia regarding restrictions on the transit transportation of Kazakh crude oil through the "Atyrau Samara Friendship Pipeline" route. According to unofficial sources, due to the limited technical capabilities of the Russian side, the crude oil transportation work on this route may not be able to be carried out temporarily from May 1st this year. The Ministry of Energy stated that it is expected that the transit transportation of crude oil in Kazakhstan will resume after the relevant technical faults are resolved.Editor/Yang Meiling

The Astana Kuosh Light Rail Project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027

Astana Mayor Jens Hasmubek announced on April 21, 2026 that the light rail project between Astana and Kuosh is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Jens Hasmubek pointed out that the plan is to start construction of another highway entering the city from Chinggis Atmatov Street by the end of 2026.Editor/Yang Meiling

Huichuan Technology Dalian Base starts construction

Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Huichuan Technology Dalian R&D and Manufacturing Base project with a total investment of 2 billion yuan was held in Dongjiagou Street, Jinpu New District, Dalian. After full production, the annual output value of the project can reach 5 billion yuan, and it can produce 10000 sets of permanent magnet synchronous variable frequency motors annually. The products are widely used in industries such as power, mining, ports, coal, metallurgy, etc.Editor/Cheng Liting

The Three Gorges Navigation Ship is towed out of port

On April 20, 2026, the Three Gorges Navigation, the world's largest floating offshore wind power platform with a single unit capacity, was towed from Tieshan Port in Beihai, Guangxi to Qingzhou offshore wind farm in Yangjiang, Guangdong. After installation and commissioning, it will be put into trial operation in early June this year. The "Three Gorges Navigation" has a single unit capacity of 16 megawatts and an annual power generation of approximately 44.65 million kilowatt hours, which can meet the annual electricity demand of 24000 households.Editor/Cheng Liting

Uzbekistan signs memorandum of understanding with Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

Uzbekistan Airport Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Xi'an Xianyang International Airport in China, reaching an agreement to expand cooperation in passenger and freight transportation and enhance the hub status of both airports. The agreement was signed during the 2026 Asian Airline Development Forum held in Xi'an, China from April 14th to 16th. The statement shows that both sides also agreed to attract more airlines to participate in operations, increase flight schedules, and open new cargo routes, in order to comprehensively enhance the level of aviation connectivity between the two countries.Editor/Cheng Liting

Ili Prefecture's foreign trade increased by nearly 30% in the first quarter

In April 2026, the foreign trade volume of Yili Prefecture in the first quarter reached 31.08 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.7%. The trend of high-end export of electromechanical and new products is significant, and the import growth rate has more than doubled.Editor/Gao Xue

CNOOC and Kazakhstan Oil signed an agreement

In April 2026, CNOOC and Kazakhstan National Oil Corporation signed a cooperation agreement covering drilling, technology transfer, and local industry co construction. China's independent Xuanji system will enter the Kazakhstan market.Editor/Gao Xue

Three standard gauge railways between China and Vietnam will be connected

In April 2026, the Sino Vietnamese Joint Declaration proposed to promote the connection and integration of three standard gauge railways, including Laojie, Hanoi, Haiphong, and others, into the Asia Europe network, and to accelerate the completion of the East Line of the Pan Asian Railway.Editor/Gao Xue

Kazakhstan advances Chinese funded waste to energy projects

On April 22, 2026, Shenzhen Energy and Environment held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and proposed to invest 180 million US dollars to promote the second phase of Astana Ecological Park, which will process 1500 tons of waste per day and generate 50 megawatts of electricity.Editor/Gao Xue

CTG pumped storage project fully starts construction

On April 20, 2026, the excavation of the underground powerhouse of the Housihe Pumped Storage Power Station in Gongyi, Henan Province began, marking the entry of this giant power bank with a total installed capacity of 1.2 million kilowatts into the main battle period. As CTG's first project in the Central Plains and a key national project during the 14th Five Year Plan period, the construction of its underground caverns faces challenges from high and steep slopes and complex geology. The first unit of the power station is expected to be put into operation in June 2030, and will undertake tasks such as power grid peak shaving, energy storage, and new energy consumption, significantly improving the safety and stability of the Central China power gridEditor/Cheng Liting

The Ji Lin Expressway is scheduled to open by the end of the year

The construction of the Qilin Expressway from Qihe to Linqing is progressing smoothly. As a key project in Shandong Province during the 14th Five Year Plan period, it has a total length of 57.4 kilometers and a designed speed of 120 kilometers per hour. As of now, a total investment of 5.67 billion yuan has been made, and 66% of the project has been completed. We are fully committed to the goal of opening to traffic by the end of the year. Editor/Cheng Liting

The total number of 5G base stations in China is nearly 5 million

As of the end of March 2026, there will be 4.958 million 5G base stations, 32.01 million 10G PON ports, and 5G-A coverage in 330 cities nationwide. China has achieved gigabit connectivity in every county, 5G connectivity in every township, and 100% broadband connectivity in administrative villages. The network has a deep coverage of 269000 key locations and over 650000 kilometers of highways and railways. 5G has been integrated into 91 major categories of the national economy and has been implemented in over 500 tertiary hospitals and nearly 3000 universities. Editor/Cheng Liting

Gansu Guazhou hydrogen alcohol production project starts construction

On April 16, 2026, the 540 MW wind solar hydrogen to methanol integrated project in Guazhou, Gansu started construction, with a total investment of 5.5 billion yuan and an annual output of over 20000 tons of green hydrogen and 250000 tons of green methanol.Editor/Gao Xue

Qinghai's first sodium electrician factory starts construction

On April 20, 2026, the Qinghai Zhaorui Sodium Ion Battery and Energy Storage Equipment Project started construction in Haidong, with a total investment of 5.8 billion yuan and a planned battery cell and energy storage capacity of 5 gigawatt hours each.Editor/Gao Xue

The 10000 ton rotating beam of the Cross Ningxi Railway has successfully rotated

On April 21, 2026, the 19000 ton rotating beam of the Hewu High speed Railway over the Ningxi Railway completed an "aerial turn" and successfully crossed the Ningxi Railway. The weight of the beam is 19157.8 tons, and the rotation accuracy requirement is that the error should not exceed 10 millimeters. Due to its proximity to busy main roads, the construction team relies on an intelligent monitoring platform to monitor posture, stress, and wind speed in real-time, and cooperates with a synchronous traction system to achieve precise counterclockwise rotation and positioning. The successful transformation marks significant progress in the project.Editor/Cheng Liting

The China Laos 500 kV interconnection project has been officially put into operation

The China Laos 500 kV interconnection project was officially put into operation on the 20th, marking a significant improvement in the power interconnection capacity between the two countries. The total length of the project is 177.5 kilometers, forming a bidirectional mutual aid capacity of 1.5 million kilowatts, and an average annual transmission of 3 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity.Editor/Cheng Liting

The Tianjin section of the Datong Tianjin Nante High Voltage Project is fully constructed

On April 21, 2026, the Tianjin section of the Datong Tianjin Nante High Voltage Project will be fully constructed. The construction adopts unmanned aerial vehicle guidance and mechanized traction, crossing the Changshen Expressway to achieve uninterrupted traffic. This project is a national strategic channel for "West East Electricity Transmission", planned to be put into operation in June 2027, with an annual transmission of over 14.6 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity and a reduction of 11.81 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. A new 171 kilometer railway line will be built in Tianjin, and a 7 billion yuan investment will drive an industrial chain worth over 14 billion yuan, providing solid support for the green development of the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region.Editor/Cheng Liting

Eni secures major gas field offshore Indonesia

On April 20, 2026, Italy's Eni Group discovered about 5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Sinopec holds an 18% stake in the block.Editor/Gao Xue

Fuxing Gas Field Phase IV Project Starts Construction

On April 17, 2026, the groundbreaking ceremony for the fourth phase of the Renaissance Gas Field project in Turkmenistan was held. President Xi Jinping’s special representative Ding Xuexiang attended and delivered a speech together with Turkish leaders.Editor/Gao Xue

China Turkey Oil and Gas University will jointly build a training center

In April 2026, Turkmenistan International University of Petroleum and Natural Gas and China University of Petroleum reached an agreement to jointly establish an energy training center, planning to carry out teacher training and student summer internships.Editor/Gao Xue

Large fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle base in Heilongjiang starts construction

The first large-scale fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle project in Heilongjiang Province, Tianyu Hangtong Beian Comprehensive Base, officially started construction on April 18th. The total investment of this project is 200 million yuan, focusing on the manufacturing, after-sales maintenance, agricultural and forestry plant protection, emergency rescue and other scenarios of large-scale fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles. The main project is scheduled to be completed before July 31st and put into operation in August. Editor/Cheng Liting

Total investment of 1.5 billion! Shaanxi Baoji Data Building starts construction

The Baoji Data Building and Data Center project has recently started construction in Jintai District, with an investment of 1.5 billion yuan from China Mobile Shaanxi Company. The project plans to have 1200 racks, which will carry six municipal platforms, including industrial Internet and emergency command, as well as district level digital government cockpit. Editor/Cheng Liting

The South to North Water Diversion Project has launched its annual water transfer program

On April 17, 2026, the emergency water supply project for the northern extension of the first phase of the South to North Water Diversion East Line started supplying water to Tianjin from 2025 to 2026 at Jiuxuan Sluice in Jinghai District, Tianjin. In April, the plan is to supply 10 million cubic meters of water, with a focus on supplementing agricultural water in the overexploited groundwater areas along the South Canal and Machangjian River, while also taking into account the replenishment and ecological restoration of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal. As a key water source for the control of overexploitation of groundwater in North China, this project has supplied a total of 321 million cubic meters of water to Hebei since its launch in October 2025.Editor/Cheng Liting