Import and export to the Belt and Road increased by 13.6% in the first five months

In the first five months of 2026, China's import and export to countries jointly building the the Belt and Road totaled 10.57 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%. The total value of China's goods trade during the same period was 20.68 trillion yuan, an increase of 15.3%.Editor/Gao Xue

Northeast high latitude solar thermal power station will be put into operation

The 100000 kilowatt solar thermal project of CGN Jixi Base has entered the stage of grid connection sprint. This is the first tower type molten salt solar thermal power station in Northeast China and the highest latitude in the world. After being put into operation, it generates 180 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 130000 tons annually.Editor/Gao Xue

Guizhou 73 billion phosphorus coal chemical project starts construction

Recently, the 73 billion yuan phosphorus coal chemical project in Bijie, Guizhou started construction, and the first phase of the air separation unit began construction. After being put into operation, the annual output value exceeds 120 billion yuan, driving employment for over 14000 people.Editor/Gao Xue

Three Gorges Power Transmission Channel Relocation Project Launched

With the start of the Three Gorges Water Transport New Channel Project in Yichang, Hubei, the Three Gorges Power Transmission Channel Relocation Project will be launched simultaneously on June 8th. The power department will relocate 48 transmission lines to ensure the two-way coordination between the construction of major national landmark projects and energy supply guarantee.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's largest power motor is officially put into operation

Recently, China's independently developed 105 MW 2-pole high-speed synchronous motor, the Chulong 105, was successfully applied in the 300 MW compressed air energy storage demonstration project in Feicheng, Shandong. The motor has a single unit power of 105 megawatts and a speed of 3000 revolutions per minute, with the ability to operate under both electric and power generation conditions. It is the largest single unit power motor in the world, and its overall technology has reached the international advanced level.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The largest integrated photohydrogen storage project in China has been fully completed

On June 10, 2026, Guohua Investment's Jiangsu Rudong Guang Hydrogen Storage Integration Project was fully completed. This is also the largest integrated offshore photovoltaic demonstration project for photohydrogen storage in China. The total photovoltaic capacity of the project is 400000 kilowatts, and a new 220 kV shore based booster station, a hydrogen production station with a hydrogen production capacity of 1500 standard cubic meters per hour, and an electrochemical energy storage power station will be built.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Shenzhen Smart Charging Station Upgrades Again

On June 9, 2026, the second phase of the Shenzhen Guangming Hongqiao Park Flash Charging Demonstration Station of Southern Power Grid was put into operation, adding 14 V2G charging piles and becoming the largest megawatt level vehicle network interactive flash charging station in China. All charging stations on the entire site support vehicle network interaction, which enables bidirectional energy flow between vehicles and the power grid. The site also integrates a drone nest for power inspection, greatly improving inspection efficiency. The site gathers three national pioneering technologies, and since the first phase of operation, the service train numbers and charging capacity have been considerable. After the expansion of the second phase, the energy replenishment and operation and maintenance capabilities have been further upgraded.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's hydrogen energy production ranks first in the world

China has achieved a series of significant breakthroughs in future energy fields such as hydrogen energy, new energy storage, and nuclear fusion. By 2025, China's hydrogen energy production will exceed 37 million tons, ranking first in the world. The green hydrogen production capacity will exceed 250000 tons per year, accounting for more than half of the world's total production capacity. Beijing Changping Future Science City Energy Valley has attracted 1889 enterprises and gathered over 20000 scientific research talents.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first three band multi-core optical cable line has been opened in Qingdao

Recently, the world's first S+C+L three band ultra-low loss multi-core optical cable line was completed and opened in Qingdao, Shandong. This optical cable innovation adopts a four core fiber structure to achieve three band parallel transmission, with a single core bandwidth increase of nearly 50%. The capacity of a single fiber is more than 5 times that of traditional fibers, which can fully meet the future needs of AI intelligent computing and terabit level ultra high speed transmission.Editor/Gong Ziwei

JSW Steel's new 650 billion rupee plant lands in Odisha, India

JSW Steel, India's largest steel company, has started construction of a 650 billion rupee integrated steel plant in Paradip, Odisha, with a designed annual production capacity of 13.2 million tons. The earliest production date is 2028. This project is one of the largest industrial investments in the state, in line with the mission strategy in eastern India. It was once the site chosen by POSCO due to local opposition in 2000. JSW plans to increase its total production capacity from 31.9 million tons to 48.8 million tons by 2030, and capital expenditures will increase by nearly 50% year-on-year in the next fiscal year. Editor/Cheng Liting

The second phase of the Heilongjiang Water Conservancy Project has started construction

The second phase of the major water conservancy project to increase grain production capacity in Heilongjiang Province will start construction on June 9, 2026, in Shuangyashan. This project is a landmark major project in the dual water conservancy field of the country, with a total designed irrigation area of about 12.8 million mu, which can increase the annual grain production capacity by nearly 3 billion jin. After completion, it will play a key role in regional water resource allocation, ecological replenishment, and prevention and control of groundwater overexploitation, helping to enhance national food security and optimize the layout of the Northeast water network. Editor/Cheng Liting

Ukraine receives another 2.8 billion euros from the European Union

Ukraine has received 2.8 billion euros in financial aid from the European Union, as part of the 50 billion euros aid plan from 2024 to 2027, with a total of 29.5 billion euros received. The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance stated that the funds will be prioritized for national finance and social humanitarian needs. Before receiving aid, the Ukrainian side had already completed 86 indicators required by the EU reform, covering areas such as public management, economic policy, energy, digitization, and the rule of law, with the remaining 65 being pushed forward. Editor/Cheng Liting

China's northernmost high-speed railway begins joint debugging and testing

Recently, four stations including Hulan North Station of Harbin-Yichun High-speed Railway entered the stage of joint commissioning and test. This high-speed railway is the highest latitude line under construction in China, and after its opening, the travel time from Harbin to Yichun will be shortened to less than 2 hours.Editor/Gao Xue

China Construction wins the Xiong'an Datang project

Recently, China Construction Eighth Engineering Group Co., Ltd. and China Construction Third Engineering Group Co., Ltd. won the bid for two sections of the China Datang Xiong'an Headquarters project for 1.64 billion yuan and 1.76 billion yuan respectively, with a total amount of approximately 3.4 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

China Energy Engineering Group wins bid for Oman wind power project

Recently, China Energy Engineering Shanxi Institute won the bid for the EPC project of Mawaid Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant in Oman. The project is located in Duqum Special Zone, with a total investment of over 200 million US dollars and is planned to be put into operation in 2027.Editor/Gao Xue

The giant energy heart of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau welcomes an important milestone

On June 6, 2026, the first arch of the underground powerhouse of the largest pumped storage power station under construction in western China, Qinghai Wanrang Pumped Storage Power Station, officially began construction, marking the beginning of the main construction period of the cavern for this giant energy heart rooted in the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. The construction of the underground powerhouse has reached an important milestone, and the project construction has entered a new stage of construction.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Laos Joint Laboratory for New Power System Technology

On June 4, 2026, China Southern Power Grid Corporation and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Laos signed a joint construction agreement for the China Laos New Power System Technology Joint Laboratory in Beijing. The China Laos Joint Laboratory of Electric Power will focus on scientific research cooperation in the fields of green energy, digital power grid, power artificial intelligence, energy planning, etc., promote the systematic construction and sharing of China Laos electric power technology standards, collaborate on energy strategy research and think tank cooperation, and strive to create a global benchmark for clean energy cooperation in the South.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Implementation and application of China's electric hydrogen collaborative system

China Electric Power Research Institute has recently made significant breakthroughs in the fields of electrolytic water hydrogen production and hydrogen energy generation equipment, as well as electric hydrogen interactive regulation, successfully developing a mature and stable electric hydrogen collaborative technology system. At present, this technological achievement has been implemented in benchmark demonstration projects such as China's first megawatt level hydrogen energy comprehensive utilization, the first hydrogen electric coupled DC microgrid, and the first island hydrogen energy comprehensive utilization.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's largest LNG ship, Hudong Zhonghua, has started construction

On June 9, 2026, the world's largest 271000 cubic meter LNG transport ship started construction at Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Hudong, with a total length of 344 meters and equipped with the latest domestically produced membrane enclosure system, increasing cargo capacity by 57% compared to mainstream 174000 cubic meter ships. It is planned to be delivered in 2028. At present, the global market share of LNG ships in China has exceeded 30%, and Hudong Zhonghua holds nearly 60 orders, scheduled until after 2030, firmly ranking first in global construction. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Dongming coal to olefin project in Xinjiang has started construction

Recently, the ground management project for the 800000 ton coal to olefin project of Dongming Plastics in Xinjiang has started, and the safety production month has been launched simultaneously. The total investment of the project is 18.967 billion yuan. It uses coal as raw material to produce polymer grade ethylene propylene through methanol and MTO, and is equipped with 400000 tons of PP, 400000 tons of PE, and EPDM rubber plants. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Editor/Cheng Liting

Oil and gas infrastructure should be fully developed by 2026

On June 3, 2026, the National Energy Administration held a meeting on the planning and construction of oil and gas infrastructure and pipeline protection in 2026, clarifying that in the first year of the 15th Five Year Plan, investment in oil and gas infrastructure should be increased, and major projects should be fully implemented. The meeting proposed to improve the national network, promote the coordination of oil and gas and hydrogen based energy pipeline transportation, promote AI, drones and other technologies to empower pipeline protection, and make every effort to ensure the supply of natural gas during peak summer season, ensuring mutual protection of gas sources, regional mutual assistance, and gas electricity coordination. Editor/Cheng Liting

Speed up of Binhai Haili Wind Power Base

In June 2026, the construction of the Yancheng Binhai Haili Large MW Offshore Wind Power Base has been completed at multiple points, with a total project volume of 30% completed. We are striving to complete the main project within the year, and the annual sales revenue after reaching capacity can reach 2 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

Kenyi Lake Floating Light Project

On June 3, 2026, Sunview signed a RM1.962 billion EPCC contract with Cypark to build 595 MW hydroelectric hybrid floating solar panels with energy storage in Terengganu, with completion scheduled for 2028.Editor/Gao Xue

2026 coal to oil air separation test successfully conducted

On June 5, 2026, the instrument air compressor of the Yitai Yili million ton coal to oil project's air separation unit was successfully tested in one go. All operating parameters were stable and all indicators met the standards, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent production of the entire plant.Editor/Gao Xue

EU € 550 billion high-speed rail blueprint

The European Union has announced its 2040 high-speed rail development plan, with a total investment of 550 billion euros, aiming to build a high-speed rail network across Europe and reduce travel time between major capitals by half. The funding will adopt the "EU Fund+Member State Supporting+Private Capital" model, and a high-speed railway agreement will be introduced before 2026 to leverage private capital. The entire network will unify the signal system, with a focus on filling the gaps in Eastern and Southern Europe. This website has the triple intention of green transformation, economic cohesion, and geopolitical strategy, but financing, land acquisition, and approval are still tough battles, and whether they can be realized depends on the finances and progress of each country.Editor/Cheng Liting

Acceptance of the Yangtze River Upstream Channel Regulation Project

Recently, the waterway improvement project from Chaotianmen to Fuling in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River successfully passed the completion acceptance of the Ministry of Transport and was officially put into operation. After the rectification, the 4.5-meter deep waterway in the Three Gorges Reservoir area has been extended to the central urban area of Chongqing, and 5000 ton cargo ships can directly reach the main city of Chongqing all year round. The navigation capacity of the Yangtze River's golden waterway has been further improved, and the water transportation pattern in Chongqing has been substantially upgraded. Editor/Cheng Liting

Maersk launches direct flight from Shanghai to Australia

Maersk recently announced the launch of a new direct shipping route from China to Australia, with weekly operations connecting Shanghai, Sydney, and Melbourne. The first flight is scheduled to depart from Shanghai on July 24th, with a port of call sequence of Shanghai Sydney Melbourne. Compared to existing routes, the new route can shorten transportation time by 4 to 9 days, with significant time advantages, providing a more efficient sea freight option for trade logistics between China and Australia. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Laos relations have reached a new level

On June 5, 2026, President Xi Jinping held talks with General Secretary Thongloun of Laos in Beijing, and both sides agreed to work together to build a new era all-weather China Laos community with a shared future.Editor/Gao Xue

The China Europe Railway Express East Passage has exceeded 3000 trains

On June 6, 2026, the traffic volume of the China Europe East Railway Express exceeded 3000 trains this year, accounting for 32.1% of the total national volume in the first four months, and has reached 14 countries.Editor/Gao Xue

Oman wind power project starts construction

On June 3, 2026, the 125 MW onshore wind power project of Dhofar II in Oman, under the general contracting of China Energy Engineering Shanxi Institute, officially started construction. It will build wind farms and booster stations to assist the local energy transformation.Editor/Gao Xue