The first deep-sea intelligent submarine cable ship is put into operation

On July 15, 2026, the first deep-sea and intelligent submarine cable construction ship "Tianyi Navigator" designed and built by China was officially listed in Shanghai. The captain is 116 meters long, with a full load displacement of 18000 tons. The cable hold can carry 8000 tons of submarine optical cables, ranking first in the world. Equipped with 5.5-meter submarine cable burial equipment, it can operate at depths of up to 1000 meters, breaking the domestic depth record. Integrating Beidou and GPS dual-mode positioning, equipped with an intelligent dynamic positioning system, stable operation can still be achieved under level 5 sea conditions. The ship will be involved in the construction of submarine cables between global computing hubs, supporting AI computing scheduling and deployment of underwater data centers, and becoming an important equipment support for China's computing infrastructure.Editor/Cheng Liting

Petrochemical Machinery Hydrogen Energy Innovation Park starts construction

On July 15, 2026, the Shuzhi Hydrogen Energy Machinery Innovation Park started construction in Dongxihu District, Wuhan, with an expansion of 120 acres. The total investment has not been disclosed, and the plan is to form an annual production capacity of 100 sets of hydrogen compressor sleds, 1GW PEM electrolysis cells, and 1.75GW ALK electrolysis cells for assembly and testing. The previous 55 acres of the park have been put into use as a data intelligence service center and a hydrogen production and refueling equipment quality inspection center. The new park covers the entire chain of research and development, intelligent manufacturing, and testing, deeply integrating AI and digital twin technologies. This move marks the official launch of the construction of China Petrochemical's hydrogen energy equipment industry cluster. Editor/Cheng Liting

Fule De Wuhan Base starts construction

On July 9, 2026, Fulide Precision Cleaning and Recycling Service Base started construction in Optics Valley, with a total investment of 203 million yuan and an area of 21 acres. From signing the contract in April to starting construction in July, it took less than 3 months, and the plan is to complete and put into operation within 12 months. After reaching production capacity, we can provide 30000 pieces of semiconductor cleaning services per month, covering supporting needs such as ceramic melting regeneration and equipment maintenance. Previously, core components such as the Optics Valley etching machine needed to be sent to other places for cleaning, resulting in long turnover cycles and high logistics costs. After the project is put into operation, this gap will be filled, and the Huazhong Pan Semiconductor industry chain will be more complete and efficient. Editor/Cheng Liting

Jiulongchuan Coal Mine Plan Passes Review in Gansu Ning County

The construction organization design of Jiulongchuan Coal Mine in Ning County, with a total investment of 18.635 billion yuan, passed the review on July 11th. The mine has an annual output of 8 million tons and adopts kilometer freezing construction. The implementation of the plan will provide technical support for the comprehensive construction of the mine and assist in the construction of the Longdong Energy Base. Editor/Min Jing

CSCEC Secures Over 1.63 Billion Yuan in Anhui Infrastructure Contracts

CSCEC has won two projects in Anhui, with a total bid amount exceeding 1.63 billion yuan, to build the Bengbu Meimei Rural Smart Agriculture Project and the Hefei Science and Technology Innovation Park Urban Renewal Project, simultaneously improving urban and rural supporting facilities, and promoting local rural revitalization and the development of science and technology innovation industries. Editor/Min Jing

Jiangxi Kicks Off Yuan River Waterway Upgrade Project Worth 13.76 Billion Yuan

The Yuanhe Waterway Upgrading Project, with a total investment of 13.76 billion yuan in Jiangxi Province, has been approved for construction and will be undertaken by the Provincial Port Group. The total length of the route is 103.5 kilometers, and it will be renovated according to the Class III waterway standard, connecting Xinyu Yichun, filling the water transportation gap in western Jiangxi, and opening up a waterway connecting the Ganjiang and Yangtze Rivers. Editor/Min Jing

Major breakthrough in domestic ethylene technology

On July 16, 2026, the 1.2 million tons/year ethylene project of Dushanzi Petrochemical Tarim was put into operation. The first set of three electromechanical drive device in China has been put into use, with a localization rate of 99%, and the world's first ethylene cracking carbon recycling demonstration base has been established.Editor/Gao Xue

China Energy Construction wins bid for Xinjiang's billion yuan coal-fired power plant

China Energy Engineering Northwest Institute has won the bid for pre service of 4 × 660MW coal-fired power plant from Huaneng Xinjiang for 15.47 million yuan. The total investment of the project exceeds 10 billion yuan and will serve as a supporting power source for the construction of the Shagehuang New Energy Base.Editor/Gao Xue

First launch of shield tunneling towards intelligent manufacturing

Recently, the world's largest diameter earth pressure balance shield tunneling machine, Jiaoping-1, started from the Mangshan Tunnel. This device is equipped with an AI control platform to achieve millimeter level settlement control, marking the comprehensive entry of China's tunnel construction into the intelligent era.Editor/Gao Xue

EU approves France's € 63 billion offshore wind power aid plan

On July 13th, the European Commission officially approved France's 63 billion euro national aid plan to support 11 offshore wind farm projects with a total installed capacity of 11.1GW and an annual power generation of 47.8 billion kilowatt hours, accounting for 10.6% of France's annual electricity consumption. The implementation period of the plan is 25 years, using a two-way price difference contract mechanism to stabilize electricity price fluctuations, and allocating assistance qualifications through bidding. This plan is formulated based on the Clean Industry Agreement National Assistance Framework, and is being promoted simultaneously in the three major sea areas of the North Sea, Atlantic, and Mediterranean. Three of the wind farms will replace the support arrangements prior to August 2025. Editor/Cheng Liting

Super Intelligent Computing 2606P Computing Center settles in Pingxiang, Guangxi

The Development and Reform Commission of Chongzuo City, Guangxi Province has agreed in principle to the energy-saving report for the first phase of the Super Intelligent Computing (Chongzuo) artificial intelligence computing power base project. The project is located in Pingxiang Industrial Park, Guangxi, renting factory buildings to build a computing power center. The total investment has not been disclosed, and the plan is to start construction in August 2026 and put into operation in December 2027. Set up 148 16kW cabinets, with a total power of 2606PFlops and a PUE not exceeding 1.1972. The annual power consumption is 19.8678 million kilowatt hours, and we promise to purchase 100% green electricity. The annual comprehensive energy consumption is 2461.41 tons of standard coal, and the carbon dioxide emissions are 42.43 tons. Editor/Cheng Liting

OneSubsea wins deepwater contract in Ivory Coast

OneSubsea and Eni have signed the EPC contract for Phase III of the Baleine project in Cote d'Ivoire, providing a complete set of subsea production systems for 13 wells, including Christmas trees, umbilical cables, manifolds, and control systems. After the third phase is put into operation, the daily production of the oil field will increase from 60000 barrels to 150000 barrels, and the daily production of natural gas will increase from 80 million cubic feet to 200 million cubic feet. Previously, China Wison Clean Energy had signed three FPSO EPCIC contracts, with a processing capacity of 90000 barrels of crude oil and 160 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The final investment decision for this project was completed in May, and it is planned to become one of the largest offshore energy development projects in West Africa. Editor/Cheng Liting

The lifting of the world's tallest steel-concrete wind tower has been completed

Recently, the 204 meter ultra-high unit of the third phase of the Hebei Xinji wind power project, constructed by China Power Construction Hydroelectric 16th Bureau, was successfully installed, breaking the global record for the height of onshore steel-concrete wind turbine towers and contributing a replicable power construction solution for wind power development in low wind speed areas. It is reported that the third phase of Hebei Huadian Xinji 500 MW wind power project is located in Xinji City, Hebei Province, with a total installed capacity of 100 MW.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Two units at Shuangjiangkou have been connected to the grid in half a month

On July 13, 2026, the world's tallest dam, Unit 2 of the Dadu River Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, was successfully put into operation for power generation, achieving the goal of double commissioning within half a month, marking a crucial step towards full operation of this world-class hydropower project. The power station is a key energy project in China, with a total installed capacity of 2 million kilowatts and an average annual power generation of 7.7 billion kilowatt hours. Previously, the first unit of Shuangjiangkou Power Station was connected to the grid for power generation on June 26, 2026.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Director of the Palestinian Office pays a visit to Palestinian officials

On July 14, 2026, Sun Zhen, Director of the Palestinian Office, took office and paid a visit to Fatouh, Chairman of the Palestinian National Committee. Fattah warmly congratulated the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC, welcomed Director Sun Zhen to take office, highly appreciated China's development achievements and China's just position on the Palestinian issue, and looked forward to greater development of bilateral relations. Both sides exchanged views on China Pakistan relations, exchanges between the legislative bodies of the two countries, and the Palestinian issue.Editor/Gong Ziwei

TBEA’s First Self-Developed UHV High-Impedance AC Transformer Passes All Tests

TBEA has independently developed the first prototype of ultra-high voltage high impedance AC transformer in the manufacturing industry, and multiple parties have witnessed its one-time passing of all testing and trials. The product can suppress short-circuit current in the power grid, save equipment renovation investment, and comprehensively improve the safety and stability of power grid operation. Editor/Min Jing

Chinese Equipment Supplied to Zhanaozen Gas Processing Plant in Kazakhstan

The Zanaojin Natural Gas Processing Plant in Mangystau Oblast, Kazakhstan has invested 216 billion tenge in steady construction, with over 90% of the pending equipment produced in China and a manufacturing completion rate of 48.3%. The project will be put into operation in 2027, with both new and old gas plants operating simultaneously to expand local natural gas deep processing capacity. Editor/Min Jing

First Turbine Hoisted for CGN’s Ultra-High Altitude Wind Farm in Ali Xizang

CGN Alibaba has completed the lifting of the first wind turbine at an altitude of 4765 meters for its 50000 kW wind power project, breaking the enterprise's wind power altitude record. The total investment of the project is 280 million yuan to overcome the multiple construction problems in the plateau. It is expected to be connected to the grid by the end of 2026, with an annual power generation of 180 million kilowatt hours, helping the development of clean energy in Xizang. Editor/Min Jing

Zero tariff heating up the Inner Mongolia Railway

On July 9, 2026, China implemented zero tariffs, and the average monthly container shipping volume of the Mombasa Nairobi Railway from May to June increased by about 44% compared to the beginning of the year.Editor/Gao Xue

The import and export of computing hardware have surged

On July 14, 2026, the press conference announced that China's import and export of computing hardware in the first half of the year was 5.13 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 56.6%.Editor/Gao Xue

ADNOC orders again in Jiangnan

Recently, ADNOC L&S placed an order for four LNG ships with Jiangnan Shipbuilding, involving a capital of 900 million US dollars, to be delivered in 2029.Editor/Gao Xue

Xuchuan Chemical Polyurethane Project Starts Rapidly

Recently, the construction permit application for Xuchuan Chemical's annual production of 60000 tons of polyurethane new materials project was completed in Taicang Port Area, and the certificate was obtained that evening, and full construction began. As a national level specialized and innovative small giant enterprise, Xuchuan is deeply involved in the polyurethane field, with products covering elastomers, adhesives, advanced composite materials, etc., widely used in home furnishings, automobiles, electronics and other fields. The investment of 380 million yuan in this new project is expected to increase the annual production value by over 1.1 billion yuan after reaching its production capacity. Editor/Cheng Liting

Wuxi seizes the highland of embodied intelligence

On July 10, 2026, Xinjie Electric signed a contract with Wuxi for a 5.08 billion yuan embodied intelligence and high-end equipment core component project, focusing on direct drive systems, frameless motors and encoders for humanoid robots. The next day, Longsheng Weirui's 200 million yuan embodied intelligent robot innovation center started construction, positioning itself as a long-term carrier of Jiangsu Province's innovation center, focusing on the research and development of industrial scene humanoid robot body and key components. Two projects have been implemented before and after, and Wuxi has completed the preliminary layout from core components to the entire machine platform within 48 hours, with a clear intention to seize the high ground of embodied intelligence industry. Editor/Cheng Liting

JD's world's first RoboBase landing in Guangzhou

JD's world's first robot base RoboBase has started construction in Guangzhou Science City, with a total construction area of 190000 square meters. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2028 and reach production by 2030, with an annual output target of 1.75 billion yuan. This project is positioned as an industrial infrastructure operator, serving industry chain enterprises from four dimensions: supply chain, technology, scenario, and capital, rather than directly manufacturing robots. On that day, more than 30 companies including Zhiyuan Robotics and Leju Robotics attended, and 10 vocational colleges in Guangdong signed orders for the integration of industry and education classes. Huangpu District simultaneously released a list of artificial intelligence policies and scenarios. Editor/Cheng Liting

Long March 10B rocket completes the recovery of the rocket's sea network system

On July 10, 2026, the Long March 10B rocket was launched from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. After the satellite entered orbit, the first stage went through four return stages and was accurately recovered by the Navigator platform using the world's first networked technology, completing China's first controllable rocket recovery. This solution has multiple advantages compared to the overseas landing leg mode, which fills the gap in reusable rocket technology and reduces commercial launch costs. The team plans to conduct a sub level reuse test flight within the year and continuously iterate new and more powerful rockets to help build a complete and repeatable space transportation system.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's first low altitude ocean economy development association established

On July 11, 2026, the first provincial-level ocean low altitude integration industry association in China, the Hainan Ocean Low altitude Economic Development Association, was unveiled and established in Haikou. The association will promote the standardized and clustered development of local industries, and sort out 13 major ocean low altitude application scenarios, covering multiple fields and the entire industry chain. The follow-up association will improve industry standards, gather industrial resources, hold industry exchanges, and pilot implementation scenarios. This industry has been included in Hainan's 15th Five Year Plan for Marine Economy. The association will build a bridge for communication between government and enterprises, integrate industrial resources, and help Hainan build a new highland for the development of marine low altitude economy, cultivating a new growth pole for free trade ports.Editor/Gong Ziwei

State Grid launches think tank policy analysis network for substantive operation

The kickoff meeting for the policy analysis network of the State Grid Think Tank system was held in Beijing, and the relevant collaborative work was officially implemented. At the meeting, State Grid Energy Institute introduced the joint construction plan, work arrangements for the second half of the year, policy library, and laboratory sharing measures. The first ten co construction units, including State Grid Hebei North, Shandong, and Gansu, exchanged practical achievements. Policy analysis is the core function of State Grid Think Tank. State Grid Energy Institute takes the lead in building a collaborative analysis network, integrating multiple research resources, and coordinating systematic and organized policy research.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Sri Lanka’s Tambuttegama Water Supply Project Finished by Chinese JV

On July 10, 2026, the Sri Lankan Tambutangama Water Supply Project, undertaken by a joint venture of Chinese enterprises, was completed, and the President of Sri Lanka attended the ceremony. The project is equipped with water plants, pipelines and other facilities, benefiting over 25000 households and effectively solving the local drinking water problem. It is an important livelihood cooperation project between the two countries. Editor/Min Jing

CHNG Achieves First Criticality of Hualong One Unit in Hainan Free Trade Port

CHNG's Hainan Changjiang Nuclear Power Unit 3 achieved its first criticality and entered the stage of power operation. This project is the first Hualong No.1 nuclear power project in Hainan Free Trade Port. After completion, the annual power generation will be 18 billion kilowatt hours, which can significantly reduce carbon emissions and promote the development of green energy in the region. Editor/Min Jing

LSHEC Boosts Construction of Xinjiang Dongming Plastic Coal-to-Olefin Project

During the high temperature and scorching heat, the LSHEC construction team worked in the Wucaiwan Industrial Park in Xinjiang to develop six key equipment for the 800000 ton coal to olefin project of Dongming Plastics in Xinjiang. The project adopts a segmented prefabrication and on-site assembly mode, and each process is carried out in an orderly manner. Currently, the construction is steadily progressing, and we will make every effort to ensure the timely delivery of equipment. Editor/Min Jing