Wang Haijun Leads a Team to Visit CSCEC ME for Middle East Market Cooperation Talks

On September 16, 2026, Wang Haijun, Deputy General Manager of CSCEC4B, and his delegation visited the CSCEC ME headquarters for a discussion. Both sides exchanged views on the characteristics and business opportunities of the Middle East market, deepened coordination and docking, explored cooperation space, and worked together to promote the high-quality development of the group's overseas business. Editor/Min Jing

Hebei Holds "Heaven Is One Family Under the Same Moon" Tourism Promotion in Belgrade

On September 18, 2026, Tianya Communist Party held the Hebei Cultural and Tourism Promotion Conference at the Belgrade Chinese Cultural Center, with over 200 representatives from various sectors from China and Serbia in attendance. The event relies on exhibitions of intangible cultural heritage and cultural performances to showcase Hebei's cultural and tourism resources. All parties look forward to using cultural and tourism as a link to continuously deepen cultural exchanges and friendly exchanges between China and Serbia. Editor/Min Jing

YRCG Conducts Quarterly Inspection on YF High‑Speed Railway Section 3

Recently, Ma Mingzheng, Chairman of YRCG, led a team to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the third quarter at YF High speed Railway Section 3 of China Railway First Bureau. They conducted on-site visits to multiple key construction sites, recognized the achievements of intelligent construction in the project, and put forward three work requirements around benchmark building, safety production, and intelligent quality improvement. Editor/Min Jing

The first territorial direct cross-border e-commerce in Xinjiang has landed

In September 2026, the first territorial direct and cross-border e-commerce clearance model in Xinjiang will be implemented in Kashgar. Advance declaration, pre inspection, and direct exit upon arrival at the border of the goods have reduced the customs clearance time from 3 to 5 days to 6 to 8 hours, significantly reducing the turnover cost of enterprise ports and helping to develop markets in Central Asia and South Asia.Editor/Gao Xue

SCO and Eurasian Economic Union sign cooperation plan

On September 17, 2026, the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Eurasian Economic Commission signed the 2027-2030 activity plan in Beijing. The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to China stated that the Eurasian Economic Union and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are two complementary and important interactive platforms in the Eurasian region, and cooperation with China is particularly important.Editor/Gao Xue

Lanzhou Petrochemical Aviation Coal Renovation Project Announcement

In September 2026, Lanzhou Petrochemical's 1.2 million ton annual diesel hydrogenation production aviation kerosene adaptability renovation project was first publicly announced for environmental impact assessment. The project is located in the chemical industrial park of Xigu District, Lanzhou. It will be renovated within the existing boundary of the facility without adding any additional land. The facility will occupy approximately 7000 square meters.Editor/Gao Xue

Yueyang Sanhe Airport's aviation port enters normal operation

Since September, the aviation port of Hunan Yueyang Sanhe Airport has officially started normal operation, simultaneously opening three international all cargo routes to Hanoi, Dhaka, and Bangkok, covering core markets in Southeast Asia and South Asia. In the past two weeks of operation, Yueyang Customs has supervised a total of 48 inbound and outbound aircraft, achieving an import and export value of 150 million yuan. Editor/Cheng Liting

Yingpu AI computing power core component project starts construction in Yixing

On September 18, 2026, the intelligent manufacturing project of the core components of the Yingpu Machinery Artificial Intelligence Data Center generator set started in Yixing Environmental Science Park, Wuxi. The total investment of the project is 1.02 billion yuan, and 38000 square meters of factory buildings will be newly built and renovated. After reaching production capacity, 3000 sets of AI data center high-power engine precision machining cylinder bodies and 30000 sets of supporting parts production capacity will be added, helping to supplement key links in the local computing power supporting industry chain. Editor/Cheng Liting

Binyang Gantang 200000 kW wind power project starts construction

On September 16, 2026, the Binyang Gantang Wind Farm project officially started construction. It was jointly invested and built by Nanning Jiaotou Energy Group and Huadian New Energy, with a total installed capacity of 200000 kilowatts and a planned installation of 32 6.25MW wind turbines. After the project is put into operation, the annual power generation will be about 420 million kilowatt hours, and 126600 tons of standard coal can be saved annually, which will effectively optimize the energy structure of Nanning. Editor/Cheng Liting

Zijin Mining Approved to Offer Guarantee for TAZARA Revitalisation Project

The board of directors of Zijin Mining has approved a guarantee of 348 million yuan, and the Tanzan Railway Activation Project plans to apply for a total loan of 6.9608 billion yuan. The project company has not yet started actual operations, and the guarantee has been implemented to promote the financing process. Some projects have already started in the early stage of the project. Editor/Min Jing

China-Mongolia Power Grid Realizes First Network-To-Network Interconnection

On September 16, 2026, the China Mongolia power grid officially achieved cross-border interconnection between networks, and the project was included in the construction list of the China Mongolia Russia Economic Corridor. Both sides have overcome multiple technical challenges to ensure the electricity supply for Mongolia's industrial and mining sectors as well as people's livelihoods. They will also promote cross-border green power transactions and deepen energy cooperation between the two countries. Editor/Min Jing

400MW/1600MWh Shanxi Independent BESS Attains Full Grid Connection

The largest 400MW/1600MWh independent energy storage power station in Shanxi has completed full capacity grid connection, undertaking multiple tasks such as power grid peak regulation, adapting to local climate, assisting in the integration of wind and solar energy and energy transformation in northern Shanxi, and providing practical reference for similar projects in the region. Editor/Min Jing

Gansu to Zhejiang UHVDC Transmission Ningxia Section

On September 15, 2026, with the last wire pulled into place, the Gansu Zhejiang ± 800 kV high-voltage direct current transmission project (Ningxia section) successfully completed the task of laying the G22 Qinglan high-speed wire. This marks the completion of the entire Ningxia section of the project, laying a solid foundation for the smooth progress of the entire project. Editor/Cheng Liting

Fujian and Ningxia achieve full process linkage of computer and electronic collaboration

On September 16, 2026, Fujian and Ningxia will carry out the full process operation of cross provincial computing and electronic collaborative linkage for the first time. On that day, some computing power tasks of the pilot cabinets in Fuzhou and Xiamen were uniformly dispatched and transferred across provinces to the Ningxia Zhongwei Data Center for operation. The power departments of the two places synchronously rely on the new power load management system to coordinate and dynamically monitor the computing power load. Editor/Cheng Liting

China achieves nationwide production of krypton isotope thickness measurement sources

China National Nuclear Corporation's subsidiary, CNNC 404 Co., Ltd., has achieved breakthrough results in the field of radioactive isotope technology, marking China's leap from relying on imports to producing krypton isotope thickness measurement sources nationwide. This provides a solid guarantee for the sustainable and high-quality development of China's high-end manufacturing industry. Editor/Cheng Liting

Ha Electric completes key installation of Saudi gas turbine

In September 2026, Harbin Electric Power Group completed the hoisting and installation of the No.1 gas turbine at the Shatruma No.2 Combined Cycle Power Station, marking the full start of the project installation. The power station replaces fuel power generation with natural gas power generation, and is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 5 million tons per year after completion. It is a landmark project of Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision for energy transformation.Editor/Gao Xue

18 central enterprises sign contracts for 50 projects in Qinghai

On September 15, 2026, Qinghai Province signed 50 project cooperation agreements with 18 central enterprises, with a total investment of 306.984 billion yuan, focusing on the layout of clean energy, power communication and other fields. After all are put into operation, it is expected to create 115800 new jobs.Editor/Gao Xue

Natural gas pipeline compressor units achieve nationwide production

On September 15, 2026, Dongfang Electric participated in the development of China's first domestically produced 20 MW natural gas pipeline compressor unit. Recently, it passed a 72 hour trial operation at the Shangluo Compressor Station of the National West East Gas Pipeline 3, marking the first time that China's natural gas pipeline compressor unit has been produced nationwide.Editor/Gao Xue

Azerbaijan's Gobstan 100 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant Project Connected to the Grid

The Gobstan 100 MW photovoltaic power station project, invested and constructed by Huantai Energy Co., Ltd., held its grid connection ceremony on September 16, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Gobustan 100 MW photovoltaic power plant project is located in the Galadag district, consisting of approximately 200000 solar panels and supporting the construction of one 110 kV substation. After the project is put into operation, it is expected to generate approximately 200 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, saving about 45 million cubic meters of natural gas consumption and reducing carbon emissions by about 97000 tons.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CR Suifenhe Port Pilot International Intermodal Electronic Waybill

On September 17, 2026, China Railway Group piloted the application of international intermodal electronic waybills at Suifenhe Port, replacing traditional paper waybills for cross-border transportation, effectively improving the operational quality and service level of China Railway International Logistics products such as the China Europe Railway Express.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The first Hualong No.1 unit in Hainan has been put into commercial operation

On September 17, 2026, the first Hualong 1 nuclear power unit in Hainan, Unit 3 of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II project, was officially put into commercial operation. The unit is equipped with China's fully independent intellectual property rights of the Hualong One third-generation pressurized water reactor nuclear power technology. After the completion of the project, the annual power generation can reach 18 billion kilowatt hours.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Dashixia Water Conservancy Hub Unit Power Generation

On September 13, 2026, the first unit of the Xinjiang Dashixia Water Conservancy Hub Project, invested and constructed by China Energy Engineering Gezhouba Group, successfully passed a 72 hour trial operation and was officially put into operation for power generation. As one of the 172 major water conservancy projects designated by the State Council for water-saving and water supply, the Dashixia Water Conservancy Hub Project in Xinjiang broke the world record for concrete faced gravel dams with a maximum dam height of 247 meters. The power station is equipped with three mixed flow water turbine generators with a single capacity of 250000 kilowatts, with a total installed capacity of 750000 kilowatts. Editor/Cheng Liting

The total production of lithium batteries increased by 44% year-on-year

According to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on September 15, 2026, China's lithium-ion battery industry will continue to grow in the first half of 2026. According to relevant calculations, the total production of lithium batteries in China exceeded 1240GWh in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 44%. Editor/Cheng Liting

Power consumption of Internet data service industry exceeds 60 billion kWh

Since 2026, new digital energy load represented by Internet data and charging and changing service industry has seen explosive growth. The power consumption of Internet data service industry nationwide has exceeded 60 billion kWh, an increase of more than 40% over the same period last year. Editor/Cheng Liting

Chinese Enterprise’s PV Power Station in Azerbaijan Achieves Grid Connection

On September 16, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Rumei accompanied President Aliyev to attend the grid connection ceremony of the local 100 MW photovoltaic power plant constructed by Universal Energy. The annual power generation of the project can reach 200 million kWh, with significant emission reduction effects, and continuous deepening of practical cooperation between China and Arab countries in green energy. Editor/Min Jing

Tengger Desert PV Project in Wuwei,Gansu Announces Module Bidding Results

The procurement of modules for the 800000 kW Shage Desert Photovoltaic Base in Hongshagang, Minqin, Wuwei, Gansu has been finalized, with a total scale of 640.9728MWp and a minimum bid price of 0.692 yuan/W, lower than the market average price during the same period, highlighting the potential application of N-type modules in large-scale desert bases. Editor/Min Jing

Two Intelligent Computing Centers in Heilongjiang Secure Registration

The two major intelligent computing center projects of Yuexinghan and Linkou Shuheng, the governor of Heilongjiang Province, have completed filing, with a total investment of 1.98 billion yuan. The Harbin project has a planned computing power of 6800P, and the Mudanjiang project has a total computing power of 2000P. It will build a domestic server cluster, improve regional computing infrastructure, and help promote the development of the digital economy in Northeast China. Editor/Min Jing

New model of direct conversion of pulp ships landed at Qingdao Port

On September 16, 2026, Qingdao Port in Shandong Province successfully implemented the international transfer of pulp and the direct transfer of ships to the full logistics mode. Imported pulp ships do not need to be landed and stored after unloading, and can be directly loaded onto adjacent berths and shipped overseas. This mode achieves synchronous unloading and loading, shortens the time for ships to stop at the port, and reduces transportation costs and quality damage risks.Editor/Gao Xue

Prime Minister Sonia supervises the battle for the Simiu Power Project

On September 15, 2026, Tanzanian Prime Minister Encemba requested the contractor of the Simiyu Power Project to work day and night in the Baridi region to ensure the project is completed on schedule. The project includes the Imalilo substation and the Ibadakuli to Baridi transmission line, with 80% and 60% completed respectively. The government funds have been fully disbursed.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprises start construction on Georgia's first new energy project

In September 2026, the Imeile Monsoon Power Project, invested by Sichuan Energy International Investment Co., Ltd., held a groundbreaking ceremony in Tbilisi, Georgia. The first phase is planned to have an installed capacity of 104 megawatts, and the expected annual power generation after completion is about 340 million kilowatt hours, which can meet the daily electricity demand of over 90000 households.Editor/Gao Xue