Zero tariff dividend released, Nigeria's exports to China increase significantly

China has implemented 100% zero tariffs on 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, which has led to a significant increase in Nigeria's exports to China. In the first half of 2026, the bilateral trade volume between China and Nigeria reached 18 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 35%. China imported 2.3 billion US dollars from Nigeria, a significant increase of 80% year-on-year. Nepal hopes to take advantage of policy opportunities to promote export diversification, develop industries such as agricultural product processing, and fill gaps in infrastructure and certification. China will assist Nigeria in upgrading its industries through investment, technology transfer, exhibition platforms, and other means, and transform trade dividends into driving forces for industrial development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China builds two 82000 ton bulk carriers to deliver to Egypt

Recently, the Egyptian National Shipping Company received two 82000 ton Kamsa type bulk carriers built by China's New Hantong Shipyard, helping to modernize and upgrade the Egyptian merchant fleet. The two ships are named Nile Valley and Moon Valley, suitable for international dry bulk transportation. The ship is equipped with energy-saving engines and environmental protection systems, which comply with international maritime environmental standards. The endurance and water purification facilities are complete, and the performance is advanced. This delivery demonstrates China's shipbuilding strength and deepens cooperation in the fields of China Egypt shipping and high-end equipment manufacturing.Editor/Gong Ziwei

From January to July 2026, China's railway investment was 440.6 billion yuan

In 2026, China's railway fixed assets investment reached 440.6 billion yuan, up 1.8% year on year. China Railway Group is promoting railway construction and overcoming the impact of high temperatures and rainfall. A number of key high-speed railway projects have made phased progress in opening, testing, track laying, and tunnel connection. Next, China Railway Group will implement the construction tasks related to the 15th Five Year Plan, coordinate the quality improvement of new lines and conventional railways, focus on ongoing projects, ensure the implementation of annual construction tasks, and support high-quality economic development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Hunan Provincial and National Key Projects Approved

On August 10, 2026, the G354 Huangxing Avenue to Airport Central Axis Avenue railway section of the key provincial road project in Hunan's 15th Five Year Plan successfully obtained construction permits, and the project officially meets the conditions for full line construction. The previous five sections have been approved and the operation has been carried out one after another. This breakthrough in the railway related nodes has completely cleared the construction obstacles along the entire line. After the completion of the project, a 20 minute air transportation circle will be built to improve the transportation system of Huanghua Airport and empower the integrated development of Changsha Zhuzhou Xiangtan. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shaanxi's short-term trading export electricity exceeds 5 billion kilowatt hours

As of August 10, 2026, Shaanxi's short-term traded electricity transmission reached 5.15 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 52%, achieving 83% of the annual target of 6.2 billion kilowatt hours. Since the end of July, State Grid Shaanxi Electric Power has relied on the newly put into operation ultra-high voltage channel to seize the surplus power generation window period and organize cross provincial spot trading. In the first 10 days of August, it delivered 380 million kilowatt hours, reaching a record high of 83.05 million kilowatt hours in a single day, fully supporting the power supply guarantee in multiple regions across the country. Editor/Cheng Liting

The first international flight route of C919 has been opened

Recently, the domestically produced large aircraft C919 operated Air China CA723 flight landed smoothly at Ulaanbaatar Airport in Mongolia, and the first international route of C919 was successfully opened. At present, Air China's C919 fleet consists of 12 aircraft and has opened more than ten routes from Beijing to Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chongqing, and other destinations. The C919 large passenger aircraft is China's first domestically developed jet airliner with independent intellectual property rights in accordance with international airworthiness standards. It completed its first commercial flight in May 2023. As of now, the C919 aircraft operated by Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines have opened a total of 58 routes, serving 26 cities and safely transporting over 7.5 million passengers. Editor/Cheng Liting

National Energy Administration Releases H1 Photovoltaic Power Construction Data

On August 14, 2026, the National Energy Administration released the construction status of photovoltaic power generation in the first half of the year. Data shows that in the first half of the year, the newly added grid connected capacity of photovoltaics in China reached 71.768 million kilowatts, of which distributed photovoltaics added 42.221 million kilowatts, accounting for over 58.8%; Centralized photovoltaic power stations added 29.547 million kilowatts. Editor/Min Jing

Iran and Tajikistan Reach Long‑term Oil Cooperation Agreement

On August 15, 2026, Iran and Tajikistan reached a long-term energy cooperation agreement through oil negotiations. The agreement contains two core contents: Iran will export petroleum products to Tajikistan and supply crude oil to local refineries, helping to deepen the development of energy and trade between the two countries. Editor/Min Jing

POWERCHINA Secures Acceptance for Two Northwest China Pumped Storage Projects

On August 16, 2026, the two million kilowatt pumped storage power stations in Fukang, Xinjiang and Zhen'an, Shaanxi, designed and constructed by POWERCHINA, reached a critical milestone. The Fukang pumped storage power station in Xinjiang completed the project acceptance, and the Zhen'an pumped storage power station in Shaanxi passed the special acceptance of the hub project, helping to improve the energy storage capacity in Northwest China. Editor/Min Jing

Baowu and Algeria discuss green steel projects

China Baowu Group and Algerian National Steel Company are discussing a joint project to develop low-carbon steel, covering the entire industry chain from iron ore development to green steel production, with Sonatalak Company potentially providing energy support.Editor/Gao Xue

Amu Darya gas field digitalization demonstration zone put into operation

The digital intelligence demonstration zone project of the Amu Darya East Gas Field, which was contracted by CPECC, was put into operation and completed in 10 months. It achieved intelligent control, panoramic visualization, and collaborative linkage, promoting the transformation of the gas field from experience driven to data-driven, and providing a model for overseas smart gas field construction.Editor/Gao Xue

Live commissioning of 96.9MW photovoltaic project in Vaira, Peru

The first collection line of the Vaira Photovoltaic Project in Peru, undertaken by China Power Construction, has been successfully commissioned and entered the stage of grid connection sprint. The project will form a 400MW wind solar complementary base with a wind farm, generating 250 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually and meeting the electricity needs of 230000 households.Editor/Gao Xue

Guangzhou power grid reaches three new highs in load within the year

At 13:46 on August 12, 2026, the load of the Guangzhou power grid system reached its historical peak for the third time this year, with a maximum load of 26.231 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 4.46%. Faced with the dual challenges of sustained high temperatures and rising electricity demand, the Guangdong Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau of Southern Power Grid is working together to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power grid during peak hours through the coordination of source, grid, load, and storage.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Lianyi crude oil pipeline Lianhuai section put into operation

On August 13, 2026, the Lianyungang Huai'an section of the Lianyungang Yizheng crude oil pipeline project, a key national oil and gas infrastructure project, was successfully put into operation. This is the first 10 million ton crude oil pipeline put into operation at the beginning of China's 15th Five Year Plan, which is of great significance for optimizing the energy supply structure in the central and eastern regions of China and improving the national oil and gas network layout.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Yawan high-speed railway will operate 10640 trains in the first half of 2026

On August 12th, Indonesia China High Speed Railway Co., Ltd. announced that a total of 10640 trains will be operated on the Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway in the first half of 2026, with 10574 trains running on time and a punctuality rate of 99.4%. The high-speed railway's high punctuality rate relies on an integrated operation system, and enterprises regularly conduct inspections and maintenance of facilities such as high-speed trains, lines, signals, and contact networks to ensure safe and stable operation. A customer survey conducted during the same period showed that the overall satisfaction rate of passengers reached 95.79%, with satisfaction rates of 97.35% and 97.18% for cabin crew services and safety assurance, respectively, which has been widely recognized by passengers.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Romania Grants Approval for Europe’s Largest 1.2GW PV Plant

The Dama Solar1.2GW photovoltaic project in Arad County, Romania has received official approval and is expected to be put into operation by 2028 with the support of contracts and financing from multiple institutions. After completion, it will become the largest photovoltaic power station in Europe and help expand clean energy supply in Southeast Europe. Editor/Min Jing

Mongolia Expands Fuel Imports to Alleviate Energy Crisis

Mongolia is facing a fuel supply crisis, and Prime Minister Oyun Erdene is coordinating efforts to alleviate the situation. Multiple parties are coordinating with Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other countries to purchase aviation kerosene. Coupled with tariff reduction policies to stabilize prices, local refineries have been postponed to 2028 for production. Editor/Min Jing

Yadea Exhibits Again in Casablanca for North African Layout

In 2026, Yadea will once again appear at the Casablanca Electric Vehicle Exhibition in Morocco, relying on global sales of over 100 million units to deeply cultivate the local blue ocean market. By leveraging Morocco's location and policy advantages, together with the collective landing of the domestic upstream and downstream new energy industry chain in North Africa, we will promote the shift of two wheeled electric vehicles from product exports to localized and deep operations when going global. Editor/Min Jing

The crude oil pipeline project from Lianyungang to Huai'an has been put into operation

The National Pipeline Network Group announced that the Lianyungang to Huai'an section of the Lianyungang Yizheng crude oil pipeline project, a key national oil and gas infrastructure project, has been successfully put into operation. This is the first 10 million ton crude oil pipeline to be put into operation at the beginning of China's 15th Five Year Plan period. After production, the daily transmission capacity can reach up to 70000 tons. Editor/Cheng Liting

Venezuela's public sector shortens working hours to alleviate electricity shortage

On August 12th local time, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced that the government will shorten public sector working hours to reduce electricity consumption. Rodriguez said that Venezuela's current electricity consumption has reached its highest level in 10 years. On the 11th, the national electricity demand reached its peak this year, about 15726 megawatts, while the current power supply is only about 12000 megawatts. The staff of the public sector will implement the alternate day work system; At the same time, except for personnel working in necessary service departments such as healthcare, half day shifts will be implemented. Editor/Cheng Liting

Langfang Thermal Power Phase II Project achieves full capacity production

On August 12, 2026, Unit 4 of Guodian Power Langfang Thermal Power Phase II 2 × 350MW and other capacity replacement projects passed the high standard 168 hour full load trial operation, and all performance indicators met the design requirements, officially entering commercial operation. At this point, the Langfang Thermal Power Phase II project has achieved full capacity production. Editor/Cheng Liting

Announcement of Bid Winning for Huaneng Hydropower Station Project

On August 13, 2026, the bidding candidates for the preliminary project of Huaneng Guxue Hydropower Station were announced. Gezhouba Group and Hydropower Bureau 8 were awarded two sections, namely the diversion tunnel and the sand and gravel system, with a total bid amount exceeding 1.3 billion yuan. The installed capacity of the power station is 2100MW, with a total investment of 31.7 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

Central African Aerospace Information Conference held in Kenya

On August 11, 2026, the China Africa Aerospace Information International Conference was held at the Kenya headquarters of the China Africa Center. More than 50 experts and scholars from China and Africa exchanged ideas on topics such as satellite remote sensing and disaster warning, empowering sustainable development in China and Africa.Editor/Gao Xue

Indonesian delegation visits Shanghai to explore cooperation in new energy testing

The government and enterprise delegation visited the New Energy Overseas Valley and SAIC Inspection to exchange ideas on topics such as new energy vehicle testing and compliance certification. China, India, and Nepal plan to jointly build a one-stop certification channel to lower the compliance threshold for overseas operations.Editor/Gao Xue

Guangzhou MiC Intelligent Construction Demonstration Base starts construction

Recently, China Construction Hailong Guangzhou Intelligent Construction Industry Base officially started construction in Baiyun Lake High tech Industrial Park. The project has a net land area of 130 acres and a total construction area of 225300 square meters. After gradually being put into operation in 2027, the annual output value is about 1.4 billion yuan. Editor/Cheng Liting

Inner Mongolia's first new generation coal-fired power pilot starts construction

In August 2026, Inner Mongolia Energy Group Baotou Xiguitu Power Generation Phase II 1 × 600000 kW new generation coal-fired power pilot demonstration project officially started construction. The total investment of this project is 2.544 billion yuan, and it is the first unit in the autonomous region to receive national approval for thermal power energy conservation. It is planned to be put into operation in 2028. As the core regulating support power source of Mengxi Power Grid, the project will solve the problem of large-scale wind and solar power consumption and promote the integration of wind, solar, thermal and storage. Editor/Cheng Liting

The first ISO international standard for fusion feeding in China has been released

On August 11, 2026, it was learned from China National Nuclear Corporation that the international standard ISO 19991:2026 "Fusion Technology - Experimental Magnetic Constrained Fusion Facilities - Ultrasonic Molecular Beam Injection Feeding Technology for Fusion Devices", led by China, was officially released. This is the first ISO international standard in the field of fusion feeding. Ultrasonic molecular beam injection feeding technology is a key fuel supply technology for controllable nuclear fusion devices. This technology is an advanced fusion feeding technology originally developed in China, which has the characteristics of fast speed, strong directionality, high feeding efficiency, and low particle recycling. It can significantly improve the fuel control capability of fusion devices and has been applied in more than ten magnetic confinement fusion experimental devices at home and abroad. Editor/Cheng Liting

Seven new cogeneration facilities will be built in Tashkent

Tashkent plans to lay out 7 cogeneration facilities with a total investment of 173 million US dollars. Some sites will be put into operation in December 2026, while the rest will be put into use in the summer of 2027. The project is supported by the construction of a power grid and heating pipeline network, ensuring energy consumption for residential and public facilities, saving natural gas and water resources, and creating employment opportunities.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Kenya Border Road Project has been completed and put into use

Kenya, in collaboration with the World Bank, has completed the completion of the Ketale Lodwar National Highway with an investment of approximately $775 million, providing direct access to the South Sudan border. The travel time has been significantly reduced, and transportation costs have significantly decreased. The project also provides electricity and solar street lights for over a thousand households along the route, enabling some towns to achieve all-weather power supply and improving local transportation and living conditions.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Thailand's high-speed rail diversified cooperation layout continues to be implemented

The Thai Ministry of Transport has announced that the Bangkok Pangsilo high-speed railway, a joint venture between Japan and Thailand, is scheduled for annual review in 2027, with construction starting in 2030 and operation in 2036. It will be the first phase of the Bangkok Chiang Mai high-speed railway. Thailand's high-speed rail selects partners in different directions, with the northern line connecting to Japan and the northeast Bangkok Langkai project being a Sino Thai cooperation project that can cross-border connect Laos and China. The first phase of the China Thailand high-speed railway is under construction, and negotiations are underway for the second phase. The northern route focuses on local passenger transportation in northern Thailand and has no cross-border function. The implementation cycle of multiple high-speed rail plans in Thailand is long, and the projects still face practical challenges.Editor/Gong Ziwei