Monthly sales of new energy vehicles in China hit a new high again

According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on September 10, 2026, the production and sales of new energy vehicles in China reached 1.653 million and 1.643 million respectively in August 2026, with a year-on-year growth of nearly 20%. The dominant position of the new energy vehicle market continues to consolidate, and the proportion of monthly new car sales has reached a new high of 60.6%.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Earth System Data International Exchange Center has settled in Hengqin

On September 10, 2026, China's first International Earth System Data Exchange Center was launched in the Hengqin Guangdong Macao Deep Cooperation Zone. The China Meteorological Administration, Macao Special Administrative Region, and Hengqin Guangdong Macao Deep Cooperation Zone have signed a framework agreement for joint construction and cooperation, specifying a construction period of 3 years and an operation period of 3 years to establish the Earth System Data International Exchange Center (Macao) in Hengqin.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Delivery of 1.45 million tons of green methanol products in Inner Mongolia

On September 10, 2026, the first batch of products from the Inner Mongolia Green Hydrogen to 1.45 million tons Green Methanol project were officially loaded and delivered in Xing'an League, marking the successful completion of the Inner Mongolia mega green electricity hydrogen production project and the complete engineering and industrialization of the wind power green hydrogen coupled biomass gasification to produce alcohol industry chain technology route.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Lushan Pumped Storage Power Station successfully completed its first operation

Recently, the first unit (No. 1) of Henan Lushan Pumped Storage Power Station, constructed by China Power Construction, was successfully put into operation for power generation. The power station is located in Lushan County, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province, with a total installed capacity of 1300 megawatts and equipped with four reversible water turbine generators with a single capacity of 325 megawatts. After the full capacity operation of the power station, the annual power generation can reach 1.05 billion kilowatt hours, saving 405000 tons of standard coal and reducing 1.025 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, which will significantly improve the regional level of new energy consumption. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Three Gorges Reservoir officially starts water storage in 2026

On September 10, 2026, according to the Three Gorges Reservoir's 2026 water storage plan approved by the Ministry of Water Resources, the annual water storage of the Three Gorges Reservoir was officially launched, and the water storage of the control reservoirs in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River is also progressing synchronously and orderly. Editor/Cheng Liting

Delivery of Inner Mongolia Green Methanol Project Products

The first batch of 16 vehicles of green methanol from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region will be shipped from Xing'an League Economic and Technological Development Zone on September 10th, and will depart from Yingkou, Liaoning and eventually arrive in Busan, South Korea. This marks the complete engineering and industrialization of the local pioneering wind power green hydrogen coupled biomass gasification to produce alcohol industry chain technology route. Editor/Cheng Liting

The trial water supply of the Han Ji Wei Bei main line has been successfully completed

Recently, the North Main Line of the Hanjiang Wei River Diversion Project Phase II has successfully completed the trial water supply, and the Han River water has reached the 2nd water outlet of the Xianyangyuan Tunnel. The project has the ability to supply water to Xianyang. The total length of the North Main Line is 89.54 kilometers. After the official opening of water, it can deliver 544 million cubic meters of Han River water to the north of the Wei River every year, easing the shortage of industrial and domestic water along the line.Editor/Gao Xue

The Yunnan Central Water Diversion Haidong Tunnel has been completed

On September 8, 2026, the Haidong Tunnel, a Class I high-risk key tunnel of the Yunnan Central Water Diversion Project, was fully connected, with a total length of 25.313 kilometers and a duration of nearly 8 years. The tunnel passes through 11 fault fracture zones and 1 active fault zone, with 60% of the surrounding rock being classified as Grade 5. It successfully connects the core water conveyance channel of the Dali section, laying the foundation for the advancement of the entire line.Editor/Gao Xue

Qingyukou Reservoir Phase II Construction

The Qingyukou Reservoir in Tongjiang, Sichuan has entered the second phase of the tough battle and is striving for the concrete pouring node of the left bank dam by the end of October 2026. The total storage capacity of the project is 141 million cubic meters, mainly for flood control and also for water supply and power generation. After completion, it will enhance the flood control capacity of Tongjiang County and ensure production and domestic water supply.Editor/Gao Xue

Cangzhou Mingzhu South China Base starts construction in Zengcheng, Guangzhou

On September 8, 2026, the Cangzhou Mingzhu South China Base officially started construction in Xiancun Town, Zengcheng, Guangzhou. The total investment of the project is 3.38 billion yuan, expected to be completed in September 2028. It focuses on 5 μ m high-end wet process lithium battery separators and high-end PE pipelines, deeply embedded in the energy storage supply chains of CATL and BYD. Guangzhou State owned Assets will promote the implementation of projects within six months of taking over. After production, the company's total wet diaphragm production capacity will reach 4.19 billion square meters, and the company's revenue and net profit in the first half of 2026 will increase by nearly 60% year-on-year.Editor/Cheng Liting

Gansu Shule River Flower Sea Irrigation Area Renovation Project to Start in 2026

The 2026 project for the continued construction, supporting facilities, and modernization of the medium-sized irrigation area in the central flower sea of Shule River, Gansu Province has recently been fully launched. The total investment of the project is 241.9 million yuan, with a renovated irrigation area of 201300 acres, covering 5 townships and 1 state-owned farm in Yumen City, benefiting a population of 41400 people. This year, an investment of 93.097 million yuan will be made to promote the reconstruction of canal heads, the renovation of main and branch canals, and the upgrading of information technology, to fill the water conservancy gaps in irrigation areas, and to assist in regional agricultural water conservation and rural revitalization.Editor/Cheng Liting

Xinjiang Calculation Enters Chongqing Hami Intelligent Computing Construction

On the afternoon of September 9, 2026, the delivery of computing power from Xinjiang to Chongqing and the commencement of the China Mobile Alibaba Cloud Intelligent Computing Center project were held in Yiwu County, Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking a new stage for the Xinjiang to Chongqing Computing Project. It is reported that after the project is completed and put into use, it will provide green computing power guarantee for Chongqing to enhance the level of the "33618" modern manufacturing cluster system, improve the "416" scientific and technological innovation layout, and provide stronger support for the construction of digital Xinjiang.Editor/Cheng Liting

تبليسي ، جورجيا ، الصين مشروع طاقة الرياح

بدأت شركة سيغوان للطاقة الدولية في تبليسي مشروع طاقة الرياح في إيميريتي ، جورجيا ، أول مشروع للطاقة الجديدة في الصين . تركيب 104 ميغاواط في المرحلة الأولى من المشروع ، في المتوسط 340 مليون كيلوواط / ساعة في السنة ، سوف تساعد جورجيا على تحسين هيكل الطاقة ، وتعزيز استقلال الطاقة .Editor/Min Jing

Jiangsu Nantong: CRCC Bridge Pile 1 Sets Sail for Brazil’s Salvador Bridge

On September 9, 2026, CRCC Bridge Engineering Bureau held a whistle blowing ceremony in Nantong, and the world's largest pile driving ship, Tiejian Bridge Pile 1, departed for Brazil to participate in the construction of the Salvador Bridge. This ship is the best in the world in three aspects. It goes to sea to demonstrate the strength of China's marine engineering equipment and help build the the Belt and Road together. Editor/Min Jing

Tbilisi Hosts Groundbreaking for Chinese Wind Power Project in Georgia

Sichuan Energy International has invested in the construction of the Imeli Monsoon Power Project in Georgia, which has started construction in Tbilisi. It is the first Chinese funded new energy project in the area. The first phase of the project has an installed capacity of 104 megawatts and an average annual power generation of 340 million kilowatt hours, helping Georgia optimize its energy structure and promote energy independence. Editor/Min Jing

China, Kazakhstan Sign Khorgos Safety Pact, Agree on Driver License Mutual Recognition

Recently, China and Kazakhstan met in Beijing to finalize the security agreement of Khorgos International Border Cooperation Center, a mechanism that has been negotiated for 14 years. The two countries have reached a consensus on mutual recognition of driver's licenses, optimizing the operation of the 560 hectare cross-border platform in the center, facilitating personnel exchanges and cross-border trade logistics, and consolidating the foundation of China Kazakhstan border cooperation. Editor/Min Jing

Xinjiang's dual port trains increased by 5% in the first eight months

On September 7, 2026, the two railway ports of Khorgos and Alashankou in Xinjiang will run 12473 China Europe Central Asia trains in the first eight months, up 5% year on year, with 25.1 million tons of cargo passing, up 8.2%. There are 91 regular trains at Khorgos Port and 129 at Alashan Pass, with the shortest customs clearance time reduced to 30 minutes.Editor/Gao Xue

Jerry New Energy launches Kuwait oil-based rock debris processing project

In September 2026, Jerry New Energy officially launched the construction of the KOC oil-based rock debris treatment project in Kuwait, becoming the first enterprise among the four winning contractors to enter the site for construction. The project adopts self-developed thermal phase separation technology to achieve oil-water solid three-phase separation and resource recovery, with a construction period of 300 days, to assist in the green and low-carbon operation of Kuwait oil fields.Editor/Gao Xue

China's aid to Rwanda for 10 kilometer road project starts construction

On September 8, 2026, the groundbreaking ceremony for the 10 kilometer road renovation project supported by China in Kigali, Rwanda was held. The road has a total length of 10.3 kilometers, connecting the capital with Dongfang Province, the international airport, and the eastward seaport. It will reduce transportation costs, improve people's livelihoods along the route, and cultivate road and bridge technical talents for Lu through the Luban Classroom.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprises start investing in new energy projects in Georgia

The Imeli Monsoon Power Project, invested by Sichuan Energy International Investment Co., Ltd., held its groundbreaking ceremony on September 7th in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, marking the official start of the first new energy project invested by a Chinese enterprise in Georgia.Editor/Cheng Liting

Huaneng Hainan Changjiang Nuclear Power Unit 4 Cold State Function Test Successful

At 12:50 on September 6, 2026, the cold functional test (cold test) of Unit 4 of Huaneng Hainan Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II Project was concluded. During the testing process, the pressure boundary of the unit was complete and reliable, the system sealing was excellent, and all test parameters met the standard. The successful cold test marked the official entry of Unit 4 into the commissioning stage, laying a solid core foundation for the subsequent high-quality production and power generation of the unit.Editor/Cheng Liting

China's first 88000 cubic meter ultra large liquefied gas transport ship completed

On September 8, 2026, China's first 88000 cubic meter ultra large liquefied gas transport ship, the Changpingyuan, was officially completed and named, marking a new breakthrough in China's independent design and construction of ultra large liquefied gas transport ships.Editor/Cheng Liting

Romania Unveils 2030 Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Roadmap

Romanian State Secretary of Energy Christian Busoy revealed that the country aims to achieve a wind and solar installed capacity of 10 gigawatts by 2030, and the focus of subsequent policies will shift towards energy storage projects. Romania will rely on mechanisms such as price difference contracts to support energy transformation, while simultaneously promoting diversified layouts of hydropower and geothermal, and continuously improving its energy system. Editor/Min Jing

Sichuan Pingshan Minjiang Second Bridge Opens, Setting World Width Record

The Minjiang Second Bridge in Pingshan, Sichuan, jointly built by CRBBG, has officially opened to traffic. The bridge is a mid supported steel-concrete arch bridge with a deck width of 43.4 meters, setting a world record for the widest arch bridge of the same type. The project team has overcome complex hydrological and site challenges, innovated construction modes, and effectively improved regional transportation and empowered local economic development after opening to traffic. Editor/Min Jing

Shanghai Electric Secures 500MW Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine Order in Sarawak, Malaysia

Shanghai Electric has won the bid for the Samara Zhu Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Unit 3 project in Sarawak, Malaysia. The project plans to construct a 500MW combined cycle power generation unit, equipped with independently manufactured gas turbines, to achieve its first overseas application of gas turbines and help the enterprise expand into the Southeast Asian energy equipment market. Editor/Min Jing

Guangxi Free Trade International Cooperation Promotion

Conference will debut at the East China International Fair On September 18, 2026, during the 23rd East China International Fair, the International Cooperation Promotion Conference of Guangxi Pilot Free Trade Zone will be held in Nanning, with the theme of jointly building an international collaborative development ecosystem of free trade zones. The first mechanism cooperation between Guangxi Pilot Free Trade Zone and ASEAN Free Trade Zones will be promoted on-site, and institutional achievements and industrial guidelines will be released.Editor/Gao Xue

Tianhe Solar Signs UK Energy Storage Optimization Cooperation with EDF

Trina Solar ISBU and French EDF have signed two long-term energy storage optimization agreements, covering a total of 179.8MWh of two grid level energy storage plants in the UK. Tianhe holds ownership of the assets, while EDF relies on a digital platform to undertake scheduling transactions and asset optimization. The projects will be put into operation in October 2026 and March 2027, respectively.Editor/Gao Xue

The first national grain sea river rail intermodal transportation was completed in 11 days

In September 2026, 11800 tons of imported soybeans were transported directly from Zhoushan to Meishan, Sichuan via the Yangtze River and sea, with a total distance of nearly 3000 kilometers in just 11 days, which was 6 to 7 days shorter than before. The logistics cost decreased by 15%, and the transfer efficiency increased by 30%, marking the successful implementation of the first national grain sea river rail multimodal transportation logistics business.Editor/Gao Xue

Double digit growth in imports and exports for four consecutive months in August 2026

On September 8, 2026, the General Administration of Customs released data showing that the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports in the first eight months of 2026 was 34.78 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate continuing to rise to 17.6%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to the first seven months. In August, China's imports and exports reached 4.65 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.8%. Among them, exports and imports increased by 18.6% and 21.7% respectively, maintaining double-digit growth for four consecutive months.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Ningxiang DC supporting Shapotou million wind power project completed hoisting

Recently, Longyuan Power's Shapotou 1 million kilowatt wind power project in Ningxia completed the first batch of unit hoisting, and Goldwind Technology provided 67 low-temperature wind turbines for the project. This project is an important power source support for the Ningdian Hunan Ultra High Voltage Project, which can deliver billions of clean electricity to Hunan every year. The project faces the triple challenges of low wind speed, strong sandstorms, and high standard grid connection, relying on dedicated wind turbine technology to achieve efficient and stable development, and to assist in the cross regional transmission of new energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei