The unveiling of the Sino Russian Industrial Intelligence International Joint Laboratory

Recently, Qingdao University of Science and Technology held the unveiling ceremony of the International Joint Laboratory of Industrial Intelligence and the 2026 Industrial Intelligence Academic Forum, with Chinese and foreign academicians, government and enterprise representatives attending the event. The school collaborates with Russian research institutions to establish an international joint laboratory for industrial intelligence, focusing on cutting-edge technology research and industrial transformation in industrial intelligence. At the same time as the event, a provincial-level school enterprise industry university research collaborative innovation center was established, and several top experts from China and abroad conducted academic sharing to empower the intelligent and green transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's first large-scale LNG transport ship successfully delivered

On May 29, 2026, the 174000 cubic meter large LNG transport ship built by CSSC Hudong Zhonghua was officially delivered. This ship is also China's first large LNG transport ship to achieve full spectrum assembly of domestically produced ultra-low temperature valves for cargo hold enclosure systems, marking the construction of a complete industrial chain of large LNG transport ships in China from materials, design to supporting equipment.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's first green computing full stack AI platform officially launched

On May 30, 2026, China's first green computing full stack AI platform was officially launched and put into operation in the Hohhot area of Inner Mongolia Pilot Free Trade Zone, filling the gap in regional one-stop computing power model word element comprehensive service transactions. The platform is fully compatible with domestic chips and mainstream computing architectures, and is the first to integrate more than ten mainstream models from the three major communication operators and top technology manufacturers. According to user needs, the platform can integrate diverse computing resources such as general computing, intelligent computing, and supercomputing from access nodes across the country. Through intelligent scheduling algorithms, it can achieve flexible allocation, efficient scheduling, and economic supply of computing resources, providing users with convenient, easy-to-use, low-carbon, green, high-quality, and cost-effective keyword trading services.Editor/Gong Ziwei

South Africa bets $1.35 billion on LNG

The South African National Ports Authority has signed a 25 year terminal operation agreement with Ukwanda LNG to construct an onshore LNG regasification facility at the Ngula Port, with a total investment of approximately 22 billion rand, including 2 billion rand dedicated LNG berths, with the goal of full operation by 2035. This project is a core component of South Africa's Fair Energy Transition Plan, which will support a 3 GW natural gas power generation quota to supply gas to the Koka Special Economic Zone. It is expected to produce approximately 3.5 GW of electricity, create over 500 jobs during the construction period, and provide 50 permanent jobs upon completion. Editor/Cheng Liting

Tender for 10MW Optical Storage at Kipsi Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Recently, the Kipsi mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo launched a tender for 10MW photovoltaic+200MWh energy storage, jointly promoted by Ivanhoe Mines and Congo National Mining Corporation, with plans to put it into operation by the end of 2027. This century old zinc mine will resume production in November 2024, with output soaring from 20000 tons to 203000 tons by 2025, with a target of 290000 tons by 2026. At present, mines rely on hydropower, and light storage projects will promote their transformation towards green and low-cost operations. Editor/Cheng Liting

South Africa's 75 MW photovoltaic project starts construction

On May 27, 2026 local time, the 75 MW Laisabo photovoltaic project in South Africa, undertaken by China Power Construction, officially started construction. High officials including the Minister of Electricity and Energy, the Governors of Free State and Gauteng Province, and the Chairman of the State Power Corporation attended the event. The project is located in the Lesabo area of the Free Province and includes supporting facilities such as photovoltaic fields, booster stations, and transmission lines. After completion, it will provide power to 60000 households. Editor/Cheng Liting

Kazakhstan builds five major hubs

On May 29, 2026, Kazakhstan is accelerating the construction of five major border hubs to build a central trade bridge between Asia and Europe, in order to expand the capacity of trans Caspian shipping lines.Editor/Gao Xue

More than 100000 passenger trains of China Laos railway

On May 27, 2026, China Laos Railway will run more than 100000 passenger trains in total, and send more than 73 million passengers. This steel channel continues to bring the two countries closer and deepen bilateral connectivity.Editor/Gao Xue

China and Pakistan sign contracts in multiple fields

Recently, during the visit of the Pakistani President to China, China and Pakistan signed multiple cooperation agreements in Sanya on machinery, animal husbandry, and medical care, deepening industrial cooperation.Editor/Gao Xue

The trading volume of China's electricity market increased by 25.6% year-on-year

From January to April 2026, China completed a total of 2430.7 billion kilowatt hours of electricity market transactions, a year-on-year increase of 25.6%. From the perspective of transaction scope, the traded electricity within the province reached 1945.6 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 29.4%; The amount of electricity traded across provinces and regions reached 485.1 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 12.2%. From the perspective of trading varieties, the medium and long-term trading capacity is 2118 billion kilowatt hours; The spot trading electricity is 312.8 billion kilowatt hours. The trading volume of green electricity reached 105.3 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 3.2%.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's first airport photovoltaic power generation exceeds 100 million kilowatt hours

According to the smart monitoring platform of Ezhou Power Supply Company of State Grid Hubei Electric Power Co., Ltd., as of 12:00 on May 27, 2026, the cumulative photovoltaic power generation of Ezhou Huahu International Airport has exceeded 100 million kilowatt hours. Ezhou Huahu International Airport is the first professional freight hub airport in China. Since its operation in 2022, its freight business has grown rapidly. Currently, 119 freight routes have been opened, and the hub's cargo volume has risen from less than 10000 tons in the initial operation to 1.4781 million tons by 2025. With the expansion of business, the peak electricity consumption of the airport has also exceeded 20000 kilowatts.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Titan Wind wins FPSO hull construction service order

On May 25, 2026, Titan Wind announced that it had won a 568 million yuan offshore FPSO ship construction order, expected to be delivered in 2027. This is the first time the company has undertaken such an order and successfully entered the high-end equipment field of offshore oil and gas. This project is the hull subcontracting project for the new FPSO project of Petronas Malaysia, which adopts mature standardized design. In recent years, Titan Wind has actively expanded into the field of offshore engineering, and with the addition of this order, its total offshore engineering orders in 2026 have exceeded 2.3 billion yuan.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Egypt launches bidding for seawater desalination plant

In May 2026, after the Eid al Adha holiday in Egypt, the PPP bidding for the Suez Canal Economic Zone seawater desalination plant will be launched, including four industrial wastewater treatment plants.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese companies start building toll roads in Urumqi

In July 2026, Chinese companies will commence the construction of a 282 kilometer toll road from Tashkent to Samarkand in Uzbekistan, with a total investment of 2.185 billion US dollars.Editor/Gao Xue

Kazakhstan launches preparations for a 10 million ton refinery

In 2026, the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan will initiate preliminary work for the fourth refinery, and is preparing a pre feasibility study to introduce international investors to ensure national energy independence.Editor/Gao Xue

Independent energy storage landing in Shanxi Comprehensive Reform Zone

On May 23, 2026, the Jinghang 200MW/400MWh independent energy storage project in Shanxi Comprehensive Reform Zone, undertaken by Anhui Branch, started construction in Yangqu Industrial Park. The project adopts an outdoor integrated cabin layout, using lithium iron phosphate batteries, which are connected to a 220KV boosting station after PCS inverter boosting. This project is a key project serving Shanxi's energy revolution. Editor/Cheng Liting

100MW wind power landed in Guizhou

On May 23, 2026, the Guizhou Mianxi Wind Farm project developed and invested by Runjian Co., Ltd. started construction, with a total installed capacity of 100MW and an expected annual power generation of 185 million kilowatt hours. The annual carbon dioxide emissions reduction is about 100100 tons, which will provide support for the optimization of regional energy structure and the coordination of computing and electricity. At present, Runjian Group has a national wind and solar storage and transportation capacity of over 33GW, and an engineering construction capacity of over 7GW, continuously expanding its new energy landscape. Editor/Cheng Liting

The second phase of Shanhe Aviation Industry Base has started construction

On May 27, 2026, the second phase of the Shanhe Aviation Industry Base project began construction in Zhuzhou Aviation Industry Park, with the addition of a new research and development building and standardized factory buildings. Shanhe Xinghang has been deeply involved in domestic aviation for more than 20 years, and has delivered over 400 independently developed "Arora" light sport aircraft, with a market share of over 75%. Its production and sales will exceed 100 aircraft by 2025. The company has simultaneously launched products such as tethered unmanned aerial vehicle fire trucks, forming a product matrix for the coordinated development of manned and unmanned aerial vehicles. Editor/Cheng Liting

China's first marine biopharmaceutical development document released

On May 28th, the Ministry of Natural Resources and eight other departments issued the "Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the High Quality Development of Marine Drugs and Functional Products", which is the first policy document at the national level for the development of the marine biopharmaceutical industry. The guidance emphasizes the overall strengthening of the construction of the full chain innovation system of "resource chain+technology chain+industry chain+application chain" in the industry, promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and achieving the listing of multiple marine innovative drugs by 2030, with the added value of the industry exceeding 130 billion yuan. Marine drugs have a wide range of sources, novel structures, unique activities, and strong differences. Currently, China's independently developed marine drugs account for nearly 30% of the global marketed categories.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Laos Railway has operated more than 100000 passenger trains in total

According to the data on May 27, 2026, since the opening of the China Laos Railway in December 2021, more than 100000 passenger trains have been operated, 73 million passengers have been sent, and 840000 cross-border passengers have been sent. After nearly five years of operation, the passenger flow of the entire line has significantly increased, with both the middle and old sections experiencing a significant increase in operating schedules and daily passenger flow. International passenger train capacity and seats continue to increase, port clearance efficiency is optimized, and cross-border travel is becoming increasingly convenient. The continuous release of connectivity value by the route has driven increased consumption and revenue along the route. This year, passenger and cross-border flow data have steadily increased year-on-year, with significant benefits and empowerment effects for the people.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's largest offshore converter station, Sea Breeze Heart, has officially set sail

On May 27, 2026, the world's largest offshore converter station, Haifengxin, officially set sail from Zhenhua Port in Nantong, Jiangsu. This steel giant has a floor area equivalent to a standard football field, with a height of about 15 floors and a total weight of about 25000 tons. As the world's highest voltage level and largest transmission capacity offshore wind power flexible DC converter station, it undertakes key power transmission tasks in the Yangjiang sea area of Guangdong, marking the entry of China's offshore wind power into the era of ultra-high voltage DC transmission and providing replicable technical solutions for the development of deep-sea offshore wind power.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The construction of Wuguo Expressway will begin in July

In May 2026, the contractor for the 282 kilometer toll road from Tashkent to Samarkand was determined, with a total investment of approximately 2.18 billion US dollars. The project is scheduled to start in July and has received financing support from multiple Chinese banks. After its opening, the travel time between the two places will be reduced to 2.5 hours.Editor/Gao Xue

Accumulated shale oil production exceeds 2 million tons

On May 25, 2026, Sinopec announced that the cumulative production of Shengli Jiyang Shale Oil National Demonstration Zone had exceeded 2 million tons, marking a historic breakthrough in the exploration and development of medium to low maturity terrestrial shale oil in China.Editor/Gao Xue

China and Ukraine sign a large order worth 3.5 billion US dollars

On May 28, 2026, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, signed a series of agreements with Chinese companies at a cross regional forum, with a total amount of approximately 3.5 billion US dollars, covering infrastructure, industry, environmental protection and other fields. The funding mainly adopts the Chinese EPC+F model.Editor/Gao Xue

CGN Guangxi 212.5MW Wind Power EPC Bid Opening

On May 25, 2026, CGN announced the candidates for the EPC general contracting of two mountain wind power projects in Lingyun, Guangxi. The total installed capacity of this project is 212.5MW, and a 6.25MW large model is uniformly used, which belongs to the Guixi Mountain Wind Power Project with high construction difficulty. Gezhouba Third Company ranked first with a quotation of 244.5 million yuan, followed closely by two energy construction companies. The total quotation difference among the top three companies was only about 13 million yuan, and the market competition was extremely fierce. The unit cost of this project is relatively low, and the industry believes that mountainous construction experience and local coordination ability will become the core winning factors in the final bid.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Guotou Electric Power establishes a new company

Recently, Guotou (Jinsha) Electric Power Co., Ltd. officially landed with a registered capital of 200 million yuan, fully owned by Guotou Electric Power. The enterprise's business covers areas such as wind power, photovoltaics, energy storage, carbon reduction, CCUS, and power transmission and distribution, achieving a full chain layout of source, grid, load, and storage of carbon. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, the installed capacity of Guotou Electric Power Holdings has steadily increased, forming a comprehensive energy platform development pattern. On May 24, 2026, Guotou Yalong River Company's new energy daily power generation exceeded 20 million kilowatt hours for the first time, breaking the historical record and confirming the significant effectiveness of the multi energy complementary development model of China's first water wind solar integrated base.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The freight volume of China Russia railway continues to rise

From January to April 2026, the freight volume of the Russia China railway increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching 62.7 million tons, and the container transportation volume steadily increased. Among them, Russia exports a considerable amount of resource goods such as coal, iron ore, petroleum products, and fertilizers to China, while the import of chemicals, industrial products, automotive parts, and other goods from China has increased significantly. Freight transportation is divided into two channels: port and border port. The freight performance of the Outer Baikal Port is impressive. The Russian side stated that the railway freight volume between Russia and China has reached a historic high in 2025, and it is expected that the railway freight volume between the two countries will set a new record in 2026.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Upgrading Plan for Bulk Commodity Logistics between China and Russia

During Putin's visit to China, China and Russia finalized a plan to upgrade the logistics of bulk commodities, focusing on optimizing the efficiency of customs clearance at ports such as Manzhouli and Heihe, simplifying the customs declaration and inspection process, and launching the Far East Logistics Infrastructure Expansion Plan to enhance border warehousing and transit capabilities. Both sides will enhance cross-border trunk transportation capacity around core commodities such as energy, minerals, and grain, reduce logistics costs, and improve turnover efficiency. This efficient and risk resistant commodity circulation corridor will bring medium - and long-term dividends to mainline logistics enterprises and supply chain service providers. Editor/Cheng Liting

Qujiang District watershed improvement

Qujiang District, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province has released a public announcement on the environmental impact assessment of the Heqing'an Green Watershed Comprehensive Improvement Project, with a total investment of 790 million yuan. It is constructed by Qujiang District Shannong Resources Technology Company and will carry out 20-year river dredging and ecological restoration in the Shangshan Creek, Tongshan Creek, and Wuxi River (Yangyuan Creek) watersheds. The project can mine approximately 33.15 million tons of sand and gravel, clear 25.73 million cubic meters of silt, reinforce 279 kilometers of embankments, and support 35 waterfront landscape nodes. It adopts the "treatment instead of mining" model, and the benefits of sand and gravel are fed back to ecological construction, meeting the requirements of "three lines and one order". The construction wastewater is zero discharged and the dust is wet operated. Editor/Cheng Liting

Two major energy storage projects in Shanxi started construction on the same day

Huagong Youneng 180MW/360MWh independent energy storage power station and Changzhi Zhongchu 200MW/400MWh shared energy storage power station recently started construction simultaneously in Jinzhong and Changzhi, Shanxi, with a total investment of about 800 million yuan. The former undertakes the function of peak shaving and frequency regulation of the power grid, while the latter serves the main body of new energy in the shared mode, covering an area of about 80 acres. The project is in line with the deployment of Shanxi's energy revolution. After completion, it will improve the carbon energy control system of the park, promote the integration of source, grid, load and storage, and enhance the level of new energy consumption. Editor/Cheng Liting