The cumulative freight volume of the Inner Mongolia Railway has exceeded 50 million tons

On July 26, 2026, the freight volume of Mombasa Nairobi Railway, a landmark project jointly built by China and Kenya along the the Belt and Road, will exceed 50 million tons in total. The railway has been open for freight transportation since 2018, and its transportation categories continue to expand, effectively promoting the connectivity between Kenyan ports and inland areas.Editor/Gao Xue

The Western Land Sea New Corridor has surpassed 500 billion

From January to June 2026, the total import and export volume of 13 provinces, regions, and cities along the Western Land Sea New Corridor reached 517.23 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13%, and exceeded 500 billion yuan for the first time in history during the same period. The channel is centered around Chongqing and extends southward through Guangxi and Yunnan to reach the world.Editor/Gao Xue

Tajikistan invites China to invest in the construction of industrial parks

On July 27, 2026, Ahmadzada, Chairman of the Sogde region of Tajikistan, met with Song Qian, Chairman of China Antai Information Technology Co., Ltd. The two sides discussed the establishment of a mining and metallurgical industrial park in the Sogde region. The Chinese side has sent a delegation to conduct on-site inspections from July 12th to 18th this year. The construction of the park will introduce advanced technology, create employment, and enhance export potential.Editor/Gao Xue

Two major projects in Henan Province have announced the candidates for winning bids

Two major projects in Henan Province have announced their bidding candidates, and the second round of bidding for the 200MW independent energy storage power station in Junxian County has been shortlisted by three consortia. The consortium of China Energy Engineering Xinjiang Institute has quoted nearly 800 million yuan, ranking first; The 6 billion yuan Aotou bauxite mining project in Ruzhou has been awarded multiple sections, with China Railway and China Construction Group, as well as several central and local construction enterprises, winning first place in each section. The mining area has a reserve of 5 to 6 million tons and covers an area of 6.03 square kilometers.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chinese made air taxis land in Kazakhstan

On July 24, 2026, Shanghai Fengfei Aviation's self-developed large electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft completed its maiden flight in Astana, Kazakhstan, as a supporting event for the 3rd Future Games. The unmanned demonstration flight had a maximum speed and range of 200 kilometers per hour. Kazakhstan has introduced regulations related to low altitude economy to regulate the development of eVTOL industry. The company plans to expand its logistics, rescue, cultural tourism and other applications in Central Asia by using Kazakhstan as its first stop. The aircraft will also be publicly exhibited on July 29-30, 2026.Editor/Gong Ziwei

$210 million logistics hub landing in Kazakhstan

On July 24, 2026, the foundation of the multimodal dry port logistics park was laid in Bakhti Village, Abay District, Kazakhstan. The project has an investment of 210 million US dollars and will be constructed from 2026 to 2028. It is the third railway port between Kazakhstan and China, with an annual designed container throughput of one million TEUs, 200 new positions, supporting docks, bonded warehouses, and employee facilities. It can increase the annual freight volume by 20 to 25 million tons and divert the existing port capacity. 41 investment projects are planned for 2026 in the local area, with copper processing plants starting construction during the same period, and plans to land in special economic zones.Editor/Gong Ziwei

In June, the scale of intelligent computing power in China reached 2185EFLOPS

As of the end of June 2026, the scale of China's intelligent computing power has reached 2185 EFLOPS, a year-on-year increase of 177%. The overall deployment rate of computing facilities in the country is 71.4%, and 52 intelligent computing facilities with a capacity of over 10000 calories have been built. The proportion of intelligent computing scale in the eastern, central, western, and northeastern regions is 55.9%, 10.6%, 32.6%, and 0.9%, respectively. Over the past two years, more than 70 computing power channels have been built around hub nodes, resulting in a 10% improvement in network performance.Editor/Cheng Liting

Croatia's 1GW data center approved for access

On July 24, 2026, the Croatian transmission system operator HOPS officially approved the 1GW grid access plan for the Pantheon AI data center, and the project entered the stage of signing the power supply agreement. This data center located in Topsko is jointly built by the American company Pantheon Atlas and the local Kon č ar Group, with a total investment of 50 billion euros. It is planned to start construction in 2027 and be put into operation in 2029. The project will support the construction of a new 400kV substation and 280 kilometers of transmission lines, with an investment of over 500 million euros. After completion, it will be handed over to the Croatian government. Editor/Cheng Liting

Lanxi Hub Port Railway Dedicated Line put into operation

On July 24, 2026, the first dedicated train carrying 250 zero run new energy vehicles departed from Lanxi Hub Port, marking the official operation of the railway dedicated line in the port and the entry of Lanxi Port into a new stage of railway public water intermodal transportation. The total investment of the project is 2.56 billion yuan, with a planned 20 berths and an annual throughput of 10.8 million tons. The investment for the railway dedicated line is 1.39 billion yuan, and it will be connected to the national railway network. Zero Run is expected to ship 650000 units in the Jinhua region by 2026, with railway transportation increasing from 30000 to 100000 units, saving logistics costs of over one million yuan annually. Railway transportation shortens the time by 3 days compared to inland waterway transportation and reduces the cost by 10% -15% compared to road transportation. Editor/Cheng Liting

China and Kazakhstan Eye Cross-border Non-ferrous Metal Joint Development

During the Astana China Kazakhstan Nonferrous Metals Sustainable Development Forum, Kazakh scholars proposed joint development of cross-border mineral resources, relying on shared infrastructure to reduce costs and increase efficiency. At the same time, it is proposed to establish a mining research cooperation platform to promote the upgrading of non-ferrous metal cooperation between the two countries towards full industry chain synergy. Editor/Min Jing

World’s First PV-equipped PCTC Delivered

GSI remotely delivered the world's first 10000 vehicle class LNG dual fuel vehicle transport ship equipped with photovoltaic systems to a South Korean company. The ship was completed over 200 days ahead of schedule, innovatively integrating photovoltaic power supply and LNG power to help reduce emissions in shipping and provide a new technological solution for the development of green ocean going ships. Editor/Min Jing

Bids Awarded for Xinjiang Pumped Storage Scheme in Northern Xinjiang

The first million kilowatt level Emin pumped storage power station in northern Xinjiang has two core bidding announcements, with a total investment of 10.526 billion yuan and an installed capacity of 1.4 million kilowatts. The project will enhance the power grid regulation capability and promote the efficient utilization of regional wind and solar resources. Editor/Min Jing

Chinese enterprises negotiate two major hydroelectric power stations in Tajikistan

The Tajik Minister of Energy and representatives from China's Gezhouba held talks in Dushanbe to discuss the construction of the 160 MW Aini and 100 MW Yawan hydropower stations in the Zalavshan River basin. Both sides confirmed the deepening of energy cooperation and continued to promote project implementation.Editor/Gao Xue

Zhejiang 250MW Photovoltaic Project Approved

Recently, the Ecological Environment Bureau of Lishui City approved the environmental impact assessment of the Liandu District Agricultural Photovoltaic Complementary Project, with a total investment of 1.155 billion yuan, an AC side installed capacity of 250MW, covering an area of 5850 acres, and a construction period of 12 months. The project adopts a model of generating electricity above and planting shade loving plants below.Editor/Gao Xue

Egypt officially awards Chinese wind power projects

On July 27, 2026, the Egyptian Minister of Labor inspected the China Electric Power Construction's Rasgarib wind power project and affirmed the project's performance and labor protection effectiveness. The total installed capacity of the project is 200 MW, with an average annual power generation of 800 million kilowatt hours. It is a landmark project for green energy cooperation along the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese Consortium Advances Zambia’s Solar Energy Transition

CJIC and Haier Energy have won the bid for two major sections of the Zambian photovoltaic project, which will construct 29 2 MW energy storage photovoltaic power stations in 29 regions. The project belongs to the country's 312 MW national constituency photovoltaic plan, effectively alleviating the power supply crisis and promoting the large-scale development of distributed photovoltaics in southern Africa. Editor/Min Jing

Hubei’s Flash Plan Builds Multi-Billion EV Truck Energy Network

Wuhan is promoting the E-Energy Lightning Global Zero Carbon Mainline Charging Project, with a total long-term investment of 16.71 billion yuan and plans to build 300 comprehensive energy stations. The first phase will invest 2.1 billion yuan to build 38 solar energy storage and charging stations, relying on megawatt level supercharging and supporting energy storage photovoltaics to create a green freight channel in the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Editor/Min Jing

Low-Carbon Tarim Phase II Ethylene Plant Starts Up in Tianshan Gobi

CNPC Dushanzi Petrochemical's Tarim 1.2 million tons/year Phase II Ethylene Project produces qualified ethylene with an overall localization rate of 99%, building the only 3 million ton ethylene industry in central and western China. The project relies on green electricity and carbon cycling technology to create a low-carbon demonstration base, reducing 1.37 million tons of carbon annually and optimizing the layout of the domestic petrochemical industry. Editor/Min Jing

Dahechang 4A project starts construction

On July 18, 2026, the Dahechang 4A project started construction in Wuhou District and is scheduled to be put into operation by the end of 2027. Dahe Warehouse is built by Singapore's Star Lion Real Estate and is the first modern high-end logistics complex in the western region. It covers a total area of 294 acres and is planned to cover 684000 square meters. It will be developed in four phases, including warehousing, logistics, commercial, and office buildings. This 4A project covers an area of 33.35 acres and is the final work of the entire Dahechang. It will focus on introducing knowledge intensive and technology intensive industries such as big health, software information, animation and gaming, and scientific research services. Editor/Cheng Liting

SGCC put into operation 26802 kilometers of lines in the first half of the year

State Grid started construction of 24285 kilometers of 110 kV and above AC lines in the first half of the year, with 26802 kilometers put into operation. The Shaanbei Anhui ± 800 kV high-voltage direct current project and 168 key projects for peak summer season have been completed and put into operation. The construction of ultra-high voltage projects such as Panxi and Zhejiang Ring Network has started, and 15 ultra-high voltage projects such as Gansu Zhejiang and Mengxi Beijing Tianjin Hebei are under construction. As of now, the company has built and put into operation 43 ultra-high voltage projects with "22 AC and 21 DC", with a cross regional and inter provincial transmission capacity of over 380 million kilowatts. Editor/Cheng Liting

Changjiang Retired Battery Comprehensive Utilization Project Starts Construction

The 30000 ton/year retired power battery comprehensive utilization project of Hainan Zhongminghai Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. has started construction in Changjiang Clean Energy Industrial Park, with a total investment of 135 million yuan and an area of approximately 20000 square meters. The project will be constructed in two phases. In the first phase, one Pack dismantling line, one 2000 ton/year comprehensive utilization line, and one 10000 ton/year crushing and sorting line will be built; One dismantling line, one 3000 ton/year comprehensive utilization line, and one 15000 ton/year crushing and sorting line will be added in Phase II. After reaching production capacity, the annual output of comprehensive utilization batteries is 5000 tons, copper particles are 2262 tons, aluminum particles are 1500 tons, and black powder is 14146 tons. Editor/Cheng Liting

Hunan New Energy Non Industry Alliance Established

On July 21, 2026, the Hunan New Energy Industry Alliance for Africa was officially established in the Sany Intelligent Union Heavy Truck Industrial Park, marking the entry of Hunan enterprises into the cluster stage of cooperation in Africa's new energy industry. Hunan has a complete system of photovoltaic, energy storage, and new energy vehicle industries, which will meet the needs of industrialization and energy transformation in Africa.Editor/Gao Xue

Two new ports will be built on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates

On July 22, 2026, Dubai Ports International signed a 50 year agreement with Fujairah to construct the Ruqarat Container Port and Diba Fujairah Port, with annual processing capacities of 2.5 million TEUs and 3.6 million tons of general cargo, respectively, to mitigate risks in the Strait of Hormuz.Editor/Gao Xue

The foundation laying of the Tanzan Railway Revitalization Project

On July 17, 2026, the Tanzania Zambia Railway Training Center and Operations Control Center laid the foundation in Dar es Salaam, and the modernization upgrade officially began. The project was launched on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the railway's operation, and will continue to promote systematic renovation of the lines, locomotives, signals, and other systems.Editor/Gao Xue

China's electric vehicle production capacity accounts for nearly 75% of the global total

On July 21, 2026, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that China's electric vehicle industry, with its long-term strategic layout, continuous technological innovation, and complete industrial chain advantages, has been at the forefront of the world's electric vehicle revolution. China is currently the undisputed leader in the global electric vehicle industry, producing nearly 75% of the world's electric vehicles. China's advantages are not only reflected in the production field, but also in the leading position in various links of the electric vehicle industry chain.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first photovoltaic ship dual fuel roll on/roll off ship delivered

On July 21, 2026, CSSC Guangchuan International, in collaboration with CSSC Trading, successfully delivered 10800 LNG dual fuel vehicle transport ships to South Korean Ocean Commercial Company through online remote signing. This is the fourth 10000 vehicle class automobile transport ship delivered by China, and also the world's first 10000 vehicle class automobile transport ship equipped with a photovoltaic power generation system.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first integrated computing platform for AI infrastructure has been released

Recently, the New Generation Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure · Advanced Computing Network and Computing Collaboration Forum was held in Shanghai. At the meeting, Hefei Zhongke Brain Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. released three industrial achievements, namely, the world's first computing and electronics integration platform for AI infrastructure, led the first "the Belt and Road" Token strategic alliance in China, shared practical experience of the optimal path of computing and electronics collaboration, and built a complete landing framework for the green and global development of China's AI infrastructure from the technology base to cross-border ecology.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Dacun-Zunyi Railway Project Proposal Approved by NDRC

The Dazhun Railway with a total investment of 19.084 billion yuan has been officially approved, connecting Sichuan and Guizhou provinces and filling the gap in the western land sea new road network. The completion of the project can shorten the sea transportation distance from south Sichuan to Beibu Gulf, reduce logistics costs, and effectively solve the problem of outward transportation of Baijiu and mineral bulk goods in Chishui River Valley. Editor/Min Jing

First 500 MW Impulse Unit Ball Valve Passes Test at Zhala Hydropower Station

The world's first 500 MW impulse type hydroelectric unit inlet ball valve of Datang Zhala Hydropower Station has completed outdoor assembly and passed the water pressure test. The self weight of the ball valve exceeds 300 tons, and the team innovates the assembly process to overcome multiple construction difficulties, promoting the continuous upgrading of core equipment technology for high head and large capacity hydropower in China. Editor/Min Jing

Bid Candidate Selected for Taiyuan-Suide Railway Shanxi Section Survey Supervision

The bidding for geological survey and supervision of the Shanxi section of the newly-built Taiyuan Suide Railway has revealed the winning candidate, with CRCC First Institute ranking first with a quotation of approximately 3.9896 million yuan. The line connects multiple areas in Shanxi and Shaanxi, and the project has been included in multiple national railway plans. After implementation, it will improve the regional road network and strengthen transportation connectivity between the two provinces. Editor/Min Jing