Russian sailing training ship visits Dalian

In May 2026, the Russian sailing training ship Parada docked at Dalian Port for a four-day visit and exchange. 157 crew members will engage in maritime training, cultural interaction, and other activities with teachers and students from domestic maritime colleges, and open for public visits.Editor/Gao Xue

Mingyang Group invests 14.8 billion US dollars in Ethiopia

In May 2026, Mingyang Group signed a $14.8 billion investment agreement with Ethiopia to develop an 8.4 gigawatt wind and solar power project, as well as industries such as green ammonia production and wind power equipment manufacturing.Editor/Gao Xue

Kowloon Slope deploys land sea new channel operation

On May 11, 2026, Jiulongpo District held a meeting to deploy nine special actions for the construction of the Western Land Sea New Corridor and the hub port industrial park, focusing on advanced materials, logistics supply chain and other fields to promote the integration of industry and city.Editor/Gao Xue

The main artery of West East power transmission is preparing for the peak summer season

On May 10, 2026, with the successful unlocking of the double poles of the ± 660 kV Yindong DC transmission system, all equipment resumed normal operation. This marks the end of the comprehensive maintenance work for the DC system of Yinchuan East Converter Station in 2026. The energy artery of the country's West East North Transmission Channel has entered a state of readiness, providing strong power support for the upcoming peak summer season.Editor/Gong Ziwei

State Grid and Jiangxi Provincial Government held high-level talks

On May 12, 2026, Yin Hong, Secretary of the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee, and Ye Jianchun, Governor of Jiangxi Province, held talks with Zhang Zhigang, Chairman of State Grid Corporation of China, in Nanchang. Zhang Zhigang thanks the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee and Government for their long-term support and assistance to the work of State Grid Corporation of China. He hopes that the company will increase its investment during the 15th Five Year Plan period, promote the Mengxi power transmission project, and assist in energy transformation. State Grid Corporation of China responds by ensuring power supply, increasing investment, and serving the development and dual carbon goals of Jiangxi.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Inner Mongolia builds a million kilowatt level green hydrogen demonstration project

The 200000 kW new energy hydrogen production project demonstration project located in Damao Banner, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is one of the first large-scale renewable energy green hydrogen production demonstration projects in China, including 120000 kW of wind power, 80000 kW of photovoltaic power, 20000 kWh of energy storage, and 12000 standard cubic meters per hour of hydrogen production through electrolysis of water. The project will be successfully operated in 2024, connecting the entire industry chain of hydrogen energy production, storage, operation, and utilization, achieving 100% green electricity hydrogen production, with an annual power generation of about 552 million kilowatt hours and an annual green hydrogen production of about 7800 tons.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Xi'an North Third Ring Road begins construction of urban super power bank

On May 12, 2026, the 400MW/1.2GWh new independent energy storage project in Weiyang District, Xi'an, invested and constructed by Shaanxi Construction Group, started construction along the North Third Ring Road. It adopts lithium iron phosphate and all vanadium liquid flow mixing technology, with an annual discharge capacity of 610 million kWh, which can meet the daily electricity needs of 60000 households. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Energy Construction's Karaganda wind storage project begins construction

Recently, the Karaganda 500MW wind storage project jointly developed by China Energy Engineering Corporation and Kazakhstan Samruk Energy Company has officially started construction, with a total investment of about 573 million US dollars and supporting 150MW/300MWh energy storage systems, generating over 1.7 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually. This is another major new energy project implemented by China Energy Construction under the framework of China Kazakhstan cooperation. Currently, the total scale of its tracked and promoted projects in Kazakhstan has exceeded 8 billion US dollars.Editor/Cheng Liting

Henan Province adds new cross-border intermodal transportation channels

On May 12, 2026, the first shipment of Sino ferrous intermodal cargo by Zhongyu Port Group was shipped from Zhengzhou. The Vietnamese cashew container was transferred to Uzbekistan via Qingdao, and a new cross-border multimodal transport channel was added in Henan.Editor/Gao Xue

Kazakhstan's refining depth increased to 90%

In May 2026, the average refining depth of Kazakhstan's three major refineries will increase from 87.4% to 90%. The Atyrau refinery rose to 88%, the Chimkent refinery rose to 88%, and the Pavlodar petrochemical plant rose to 94%. Gasoline production increased to 5.7 million tons, and diesel production increased to 6.1 million tons. Ha Fang plans to further increase it to 94%.Editor/Gao Xue

Gansu's 15th Five Year Plan Strong Basic Weaving Road Network

In May 2026, Gansu Province released the outline of the 15th Five Year Plan, which will vigorously implement the action of strengthening the foundation, promote the reinforcement of railway trunk lines, promote the connection of national highways, build the Lanzhou International Freight Train Assembly Center, and stabilize the operation of multiple international freight trains such as China Europe and Central Asia.Editor/Gao Xue

China ASEAN Blue Economy Cooperation Dialogue held in Haikou

On May 10, 2026, the China ASEAN Blue Economy Cooperation Dialogue was held in Haikou. Chi Fulin, President of the China Hainan Reform and Development Research Institute and the Hainan Free Trade Port Research Institute, stated that the Hainan Free Trade Port is located at the regional center, backed by a super large domestic market in China, adjacent to Southeast Asia, and combined with a special regional system of customs supervision that includes first line liberalization, second line management, and domestic freedom, it has the conditions to play an important role in maintaining regional energy security and alleviating regional energy crises. Chi Fulin suggested that Hainan should build a service guarantee base for China ASEAN energy security, serving the common needs of China ASEAN energy security.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Hualong Unit 1 in the Greater Bay Area starts construction

On May 10, 2026, the first Hualong 1 nuclear power project in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, the nuclear island of Unit 4 of Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant of China General Nuclear Power Corporation, began the first concrete pouring. This is another key milestone after the commissioning of Unit 1 and the loading of Unit 2 of the nuclear power project, marking the entry of the Taipingling Nuclear Power Phase II project into the comprehensive construction stage.Editor/Gong Ziwei

In April 2026, the sales share of new energy vehicles in China reached 53.2%

On May 11, 2026, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers released data showing that the production, sales, and export volume of new energy vehicles in China steadily increased in April. Among them, the production and sales volume were 1.32 million and 1.344 million respectively, an increase of 5.5% and 9.7% year-on-year. The sales volume of new energy vehicles accounted for 53.2% of the total sales volume of new cars.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Xinjiang Energy Group achieves a leap in coal value

Recently, the high-quality chemical coal special train from the Shitoumei No.1 open-pit coal mine in Santanghu, Xinjiang Energy Group, headed south directly to the Hualu Hengsheng Hubei Jingzhou base, marking the successful connection of Xinjiang Coal with domestic high-end coal chemical leaders. Hualu Hengsheng Jingzhou Base belongs to the high-end chemical coal scene of "eating fine grains". The sales company accurately matches the low ash, low sulfur, high calorific value, and non stick coal of Shitoumei No.1, achieving a leap from exporting primary resources to supplying high-value chemical raw materials, which is a key milestone in the "black coal butterfly transformation". Editor/Cheng Liting

Banan deploys the construction of a new land sea corridor in the western region

On May 9, 2026, Banan District held a conference on the construction of the Western Land Sea New Corridor, with District Chief Zhong Tao in attendance. By 2025, the entire region has formed a transportation network of "3 directions, 12 lines, 25 ports, and 39 overseas distribution warehouses", with cross-border road buses exceeding 10000 for the first time. The meeting pointed out that there are still shortcomings such as low quality and efficiency of channels and the need to upgrade the integration of economic and trade industries. It emphasized the need to focus on the four major links of channels, crossings, nodes, and hubs, promote the transformation from quantitative growth to quality and efficiency improvement, and make every effort to promote the construction of channels to a new level.Editor/Cheng Liting

F&G's new generation wind power installation vessel approved

Global ocean engineering design company F&G announced that the WindSetter 146 wind power installation vessel has obtained DNV's approval for the main structural dimensions and meets the conditions for contract construction. The ship is 146 meters long, suitable for 20MW+ultra large wind turbines, with a maximum operating water depth of 80 meters. It is equipped with a 3200 ton ring pile crane, a hook height of 177 meters, LNG dual fuel and DP2 power positioning, and can accommodate 130 people. Currently, F&G is coordinating with global shipowners to promote the signing of construction contracts. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Indonesia cooperation writes a new chapter in modernization

In May 2026, the Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway has sent over 15 million passengers, and China and Indonesia have deeply cooperated in infrastructure, digital, green energy, culture and other fields, providing a vivid example for countries in the global South to explore modernization paths together.Editor/Gao Xue

The cumulative operation of China Europe freight trains has exceeded 130000

On May 9, 2026, the China Europe freight train has operated over 130000 trains over the years, with a total value of over 520 billion US dollars. The train has reached 235 cities in 26 European countries and over 100 cities in 11 Asian countries. The schedule for the entire train runs steadily, and transportation prices have decreased by more than 40% compared to the initial stage of operation.Editor/Gao Xue

China Power Construction wins bid for Guyana energy storage project

In May 2026, China Power Construction Corporation signed an EPC contract with Guyana Power Company for 30 MW/60 MWh battery energy storage, to build a 15 MW/30 MWh lithium-ion battery system at each of the two substations. After the completion of the project, it will enhance the stability of the capital's power grid and assist in the green upgrading of local electricity.Editor/Gao Xue

China's first deepwater oil and gas equipment intelligent production line enters debugging

On May 10, 2026, China's first intelligent production line for deepwater oil and gas equipment process pipelines was completed at the Zhuhai Deepwater Equipment Manufacturing Base of CNOOC Engineering and entered the commissioning stage. The innovative application of China's first fusion technology in this production line is of great significance for promoting the intelligent manufacturing of deepwater marine oil and gas equipment in China.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Xinjiang's future focuses on artificial intelligence and green hydrogen based energy

On May 9, 2026, a press conference was held to launch the 15th Five Year Plan for Xinjiang. It was revealed that during the 15th Five Year Plan period, Xinjiang will rely on its advantages in green electricity to promote industrial transformation and upgrading: undertake the transfer of industries from outside Xinjiang, expand the advantages of equipment such as power transmission and transformation, and new energy, cultivate the manufacturing industry chain of new energy storage and other characteristic equipment, and focus on fields such as artificial intelligence to build a future industrial layout with complementary characteristics.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Railway Construction Bridge Bureau holds annual overseas work meeting

Leaders such as Zhou Guannan, Li Gengxu, and Li Guoqiang delivered speeches, presided over meetings, and gave reports respectively. Policy promotion and experience exchange were also carried out at the meetings, which were held in the form of on-site and video conferencing, with relevant personnel attending.Editor/Gong Ziwei

G107 Leiyang Ring Road Dengjia Elevated Bridge First Pile Pouring Completed

Recently, the first pile foundation of the approach bridge of the G107 Leiyang Ring Road crossing the Beijing Guangzhou Railway was successfully poured, and the project officially entered physical construction. The total length of the approach bridge is 471.4 meters, with 68 pile foundations and 113 box girders. The foundation of the bridge site is composed of soluble limestone, with developed karst caves and dissolution fractures, making pile foundation treatment extremely difficult. The project department ensures the quality of the first pile through measures such as drawing review, equipment debugging, and on-site monitoring throughout the process. In the next stage, we will summarize our experience, strictly control progress and safety, and assist in the early completion of the ring road.Editor/Cheng Liting

Xishan Industrial Park Mohan Park starts construction

On May 8, 2026, the Mohan Industrial Park in Xishan Industrial Park, constructed by China Railway Assembly, officially started construction. The project is located in the Mohan Moding Economic Cooperation Zone, with a total construction area of nearly 30000 square meters. It will be built in two phases, with the first phase consisting of offices, factories, and supporting facilities, and the second phase expanding production capacity. After completion, it will fill the gap in the industrial carrying capacity of Mohan Port, strengthen the linkage between Kunming and Mohan, and provide hard support for cross-border industrial agglomeration and high-quality development of enclave economy. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shanxi Zefengda LNG Helium Extraction Phase II

The second phase of Shanxi Zefengda natural gas liquefaction and helium extraction project has officially started construction, with an investment of 1.3 billion yuan, covering an area of 256 acres, and constructing an annual production capacity of 480000 tons of LNG and an annual purification capacity of 370000 cubic meters of helium. It is expected to be put into operation in May 2027. The first phase was completed in 2023, with an annual output of 240000 tons of LNG and 198000 cubic meters of by-product helium. After both phases are fully operational, it will significantly enhance the domestic ability to independently guarantee helium gas and alleviate the long-term dependence on imports.Editor/Cheng Liting

Inner Mongolia 40 billion BDO project filing

On April 28, 2026, the annual production of 750000 tons of BDO project by Inner Mongolia Jushanyuan was registered in Alxa High tech Zone, with a total investment of 40 billion yuan and covering an area of 1500 acres. The project focuses on upstream biodegradable plastic raw materials.Editor/Gao Xue

Uzbekistan and Hong Kong plan to sign aviation agreement in July

In May 2026, the aviation departments of Uzbekistan and Hong Kong agreed to sign an aviation communication agreement in July, which will open direct passenger flights and expand cargo flights.Editor/Gao Xue

Heilongjiang Fuyuan Luobei Water Transport Port sets sail

On May 6, 2026, Fuyuan and Luobei water transport ports will open and open for navigation simultaneously, and the Sino Russian border river passenger and freight transportation will resume operation, carrying the import of copper ore powder and the export of fresh flowers and other goods.Editor/Gao Xue

China builds its largest carbon fiber production line

On May 8, 2026, the first phase of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical's annual production of 30000 tons of large fiber bundle carbon fiber project was put into operation and qualified products were produced, with performance reaching the international advanced level. The completion of two production lines marks the launch of the 48K large fiber bundle carbon fiber production line, which has the largest single line capacity in China. The project has a high localization rate and a record breaking construction speed, and has also established a green electricity and high-end new material circular industry chain, supporting the high-quality development of the carbon fiber industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei