Sino-Kazakh Civil Aviation Cooperation Boosts Central Asia Air Network via C909

Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Transport Rastayev met with Zhang Liang, Vice President of Urumqi Airlines, to discuss the establishment of a joint venture airline and the opening of three new China Kazakhstan routes, with C909 as the main aircraft model. The route is expected to depart in September, helping domestic regional aircraft deepen their cultivation in Central Asia and improve the air passage between China and Kazakhstan. Editor/Min Jing

First China-Russia Cross-Border Cableway Completed, Boosting Border Opening

On August 2, 2026, Zhang Qijun announced at the annual meeting of Sun Island that the main body of the Heihe to Blagoveshchensk cross-border cableway had been completed, and the project would be completed within the year. The one-way travel time of the cableway is only 6 to 8 minutes. After completion, it will improve the three-dimensional cross-border transportation system in Heihe and promote the coordinated development of cultural, tourism, and commercial trade on the China Russia border. Editor/Min Jing

China’s First Provincial UHV Dual Ring Network Takes Shape in Shandong

On July 27, 2026, the Yanwei High Voltage Project was fully completed, and Shandong Province built the country's first provincial ultra-high voltage dual ring network. The total length of the line is 1197 kilometers, which helps to transmit offshore wind and nuclear power to Jiaodong. The project will be put into operation in October, with smooth green power transmission channels and strengthened regional energy security. Editor/Min Jing

China Energy Construction enters Abu Dhabi

Recently, China Energy Engineering Corporation established a project office in Metal Park, Abu Dhabi, to undertake the EPC project of Taweelah C 2.6GW gas turbine power plant. The project is one of the largest power contracts in the Gulf region this year, with a construction period of approximately 32 months.Editor/Gao Xue

Indonesian copper smelting project completed

The completion acceptance certificate for the Oman copper smelting project in Indonesia, undertaken by China National Chemical Corporation, has been signed. The project has an annual processing capacity of 900000 tons of copper concentrate and a production capacity of 220000 tons of cathode copper. It is located on Songbawa Island and was completed and put into operation in 24 months.Editor/Gao Xue

The sea rail intermodal special line is put into operation in Xiamen

On July 29, 2026, China's first vertical shoreline direct sea rail intermodal line was put into operation at Xiamen Far Sea Port. The railway line is 1586 meters long and has an annual throughput of 250000 TEUs. Goods can be directly loaded onto the train, eliminating intermediate transportation, reducing logistics costs by 15%, and shortening the time by 2 to 3 days.Editor/Gao Xue

Türkiye and Iraq Sign Crude Oil Transportation Agreement

Türkiye and Iraq signed an agreement on August 1 to ensure that crude oil will continue to be transported through the Kirkuk Ceyhan oil pipeline from Iraq to Türkiye. This agreement was signed on the same day by Türkiye National Petroleum Pipeline Company, Iraq's state-owned oil company - National Petroleum Marketing Organization and Northern Petroleum Company in Ankara, Türkiye's capital, for a period of one year.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Grid connected power generation of CGN Ningde offshore photovoltaic project

On July 31, 2026, CGN Ningde 200 MW offshore photovoltaic project will be fully connected to the grid for power generation. This project is one of the first offshore photovoltaic projects in Fujian Province and also the first nuclear photovoltaic offshore photovoltaic project of CGN. It has important demonstration significance for promoting the green transformation of local energy structure, building a new energy system, and helping the region to build zero carbon demonstration parks.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Unit 3 is connected to the grid for power generation

On August 1, 2026, Unit 3 of Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II was successfully connected to the grid for power generation. This project is the first large-scale pressurized water reactor nuclear power project developed by China Huaneng Holdings, and also the first Hualong-1 nuclear power project in Hainan Province. The unit successfully delivered the first pressurized water reactor nuclear power from Huaneng, officially meeting the conditions for supplying power to the external grid, and making important progress towards achieving commercial operation goals.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Main Works of Anhui Huoshan Pumped Storage Project Awarded to Two Central SOEs

The two core sections of Anhui Huoshan Pumped Storage Power Station with a total investment of 7.556 billion yuan have been finalized, and Sinohydro 5 has won the bid for reservoir related projects, totaling over 1.4 billion yuan. The project is about to enter the main construction phase, which will assist in the construction of Anhui's new power system and local development. Editor/Min Jing

Inwi and Huawei Launch 8T8R Commercial Deployment on Morocco High-Speed Rail

Moroccan operator inwi collaborates with Huawei to complete the commercial deployment of dual band 8T8R along the high-speed rail line, leveraging HyperBeamforming technology to expand signal coverage and significantly enhance the downstream network experience. The plan does not require the addition of new base stations, optimizes the quality of high-speed rail mobile communication, and helps with local digital construction. Editor/Min Jing

Sinohydro 5 Wins Bid for Three Gorges New Water Transport Pilot Project

Sinohydro 5 has successfully won the bid for the second phase of the on-site transportation road of the Three Gorges Water Transport New Channel with a total investment of 77.2 billion yuan. This project is a prerequisite for the construction of the main project and may reshape the competitive landscape of the subsequent billion dollar section. Editor/Min Jing

The Hualong One nuclear power project is connected to the grid for power generation

On August 1, 2026, the first "Hualong One" nuclear power project in Hainan Province, Unit 3 of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II project, was connected to the grid for power generation, marking the unit's official ability to transmit electricity to the grid and taking a crucial step towards commercial operation and production goals. The project plans to construct two 1.2 million kilowatt nuclear power units, equipped with China's proprietary intellectual property "Hualong One" third-generation pressurized water reactor nuclear power technology. Editor/Cheng Liting

Five trillion yuan invested in the new power grid

On July 31, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission held a press conference in July to disclose the infrastructure layout and key energy and power work during the 15th Five Year Plan period. The press conference revealed that as an important component of the six networks, the new power grid for the 15th Five Year Plan plans to invest over 5 trillion yuan and will adhere to the national strategy of scientifically planning and constructing the six networks. Editor/Cheng Liting

Flywheel energy storage project starts construction in Golmud

On August 1, 2026, the 20 MW flywheel energy storage project located in Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture officially began construction. The 20 MW flywheel energy storage project under construction this time is part of the Golmud Dongyue Energy Storage Power Station of China Green Development Qinghai Branch. Dongyue Energy Storage Power Station is a large-scale hybrid new energy storage project, mainly including a 150 MW/600 MW grid type lithium iron phosphate electrochemical energy storage system, a 20 MW flywheel energy storage system, and a 5 MW lithium-ion supercapacitor system. Editor/Cheng Liting

Expected solar power installation to exceed coal-fired power in the third quarter

On July 30, 2026, the China Electricity Council released a report stating that the installed capacity of solar power is expected to surpass that of coal-fired power in the third quarter, and the cumulative installed capacity of wind and solar power will reach half of the total installed capacity by the end of the year. The newly added electricity installed capacity for the whole year is expected to reach 400 million kilowatts, and the proportion of non fossil energy installed capacity is expected to rise to around 63%.Editor/Gao Xue

The first land sea new channel shuttle bus between Chongqing and Harbin has been launched

The first direct bus service of the Western Land Sea New Corridor has been successfully launched between Chongqing and Harbin, and Hamigua has officially entered the Land Sea Premium Public Service Platform. The shuttle bus adopts a cold chain transportation system that combines public and railway transportation, opening up a new channel for the export of Hami melons, promoting the direct delivery of characteristic agricultural products to the southwest and exporting them to the ASEAN market, marking a new level of cooperation between Chongqing Harbin logistics and industry.Editor/Gao Xue

CB&I wins Abu Dhabi offshore oil well contract

CB&I Asset Solutions has signed a contract with Cosmo E&P Albahriya to provide drilling, engineering design, and operational support services for Block 4 offshore in Abu Dhabi. This signing further consolidates CB&I's position in the Middle East market, and both parties commit to promoting block exploration and development in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.Editor/Gao Xue

The Cambodia wind power project of Sinohydro Bureau 14 has officially started construction

On July 26, 2026, the first wind power project in Cambodia, the Mondulkirisen Monolon 150 MW wind power project, officially started construction by the 14th Bureau of Hydroelectric Power. The project is located in the mountainous area of Mondulkiri Province, with a planned deployment of 24 wind turbines and supporting facilities such as roads and power collection lines. After the completion of the project, clean power can be supplied, the local energy structure can be improved, and Cambodia's green transformation can be assisted. It is a model of green energy cooperation in the joint construction of the the Belt and Road between China and Cambodia. The implementation of this project also demonstrates the continuous improvement of China's wind power technology and the competitiveness of overseas EPC projects.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan Railway Reshaps Regional Logistics Pattern

The President of Uzbekistan affirmed the progress of key infrastructure projects in Central Asia. The President called the China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan Railway a masterpiece of the century. After completion, it will create a core transportation channel, reshape regional logistics and geopolitical patterns, significantly reduce the time and cost of Asia Europe freight transportation, and the current project construction progress is ahead of schedule. In addition, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are working together to promote the Kambalata hydropower project, which has made significant progress in the past year.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Indonesia Approves 100GW Solar Project to Scale Up Renewable Power

The Indonesian government announced that the first phase of a 100GW solar energy project has been approved, with a total investment of 71.3 billion US dollars. The project will be divided into centralized and distributed photovoltaics with supporting energy storage, and aims to be completed by 2029. Local policies have been introduced to accelerate implementation, and relevant departments have extended cooperation invitations to Chinese enterprises. Editor/Min Jing

China’s First 100-ton Unmanned EV Mining Dump Truck Launched in Inner Mongolia

2026年7月30日，国内首台百吨级双向行驶无人驾驶纯电矿卡落地投运。该车突破多项关键技术，适配极寒工况、节能降碳，推动矿山绿色智能化升级。 编辑/闵静

China’s First Sea-Rail-Road Single Document Intermodal Train Exits via Kashgar

On July 28, 2026, the first cross-border sea rail public single unit multimodal transport train in China completed the transfer at Kashgar North Station and was sent to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan through the Irkeshtam Port. The entire process takes 12 days, relying on a unified bill of lading to simplify the logistics process, further smoothing the logistics channel from East Asia to Central Asia, and supporting the sustainable development of the China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan channel. Editor/Min Jing

EU plans to invest 10 billion euros to build 7 AI super factories

On July 30, 2026, the European Commission announced the start of bidding for the construction of up to seven AI super factories in various parts of Europe. This initiative is led by the industry and has received up to 10 billion euros in funding support from the European Union and member states, and is expected to drive at least 20 billion euros in private investment across the entire EU. The European Commission stated that it has signed letters of intent with AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm to ensure that the AI Gigafactory consortium can smoothly acquire the necessary hardware equipment. Editor/Gong Ziwei

Allseas wins Canadian LNG subsea pipeline contract

In July 2026, Swiss marine engineering giant Allseas won the installation contract for the underwater section of the Canadian PRGT natural gas pipeline, which will lay approximately 50 kilometers of pipelines connecting onshore systems with Ksi Lisims floating LNG facilities. The offshore operation plan is scheduled to start in 2029.Editor/Gao Xue

Mengdian's entry into Shanghai project starts construction

On July 30, 2026, the supporting river crossing project at the receiving end of the Kubuqi Desert Base Power Transmission Project in Inner Mongolia officially started construction in Chongming, Shanghai. The cross river tunnel is a crucial node in the project and is planned to be completed by the end of 2030. By then, it will be able to deliver approximately 40 billion kilowatt hours of green electricity to Shanghai annually.Editor/Gao Xue

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

As of July 26, 2026, the cumulative freight volume of Mombasa Nairobi Railway, a landmark project jointly built by China and Kenya along the the Belt and Road, has exceeded 50 million tons. The railway has a total length of 472 kilometers and was opened for freight transportation in 2018. The transportation category continues to expand, effectively promoting the interconnection between Kenyan ports and inland areas, and significantly releasing economic and social benefits.Editor/Gao Xue

Uzbekshtagan launches $1 billion toll loop

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is promoting transportation upgrades, with a total investment of about 1 billion US dollars and a 100 kilometer double decker toll ring road entering the planning stage. A memorandum of cooperation has been signed with China Railway Construction Corporation and China Hunan Overseas, covering projects such as tunnels, overpasses, BRT corridors, and road renovations. In addition, China Construction plans to invest 500 million US dollars in the construction of supporting road networks. The relevant agreements are not yet final contracts, and multiple Chinese enterprises continue to expand their presence in the local infrastructure market.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Multiple eVTOLs showcased at Shanghai exhibition

Recently, the 2026 International Low Altitude Economy Expo opened in Shanghai, showcasing 570 aircraft. The low altitude economy is accelerating into the commercialization stage, with multiple aircraft appearing, significantly reducing flight operating costs. Enterprises are collaborating on logistics operations and emergency rescue to expand real-life applications. The exhibition supporting seminar released relevant action proposals, and China actively participated in the construction of global standards for low altitude economy, exploring scalable industry development plans in China.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Guangzhou confirms over 370 million infrastructure projects

Recently, two major municipal engineering projects in Guangzhou have completed their calibration. The Huangpu Jiufo Street Fengxia Village Urban Village Renovation Supporting Road Project was won by a consortium led by China Electric Power Construction Road and Bridge, with a cost of 266.0466 million yuan. Six new municipal roads will be built to improve the road network of the Knowledge City. Guangzhou Construction won the bid for the ancillary project of Kangwang Road underpass Liuhua Lake Tunnel in Liwan District, with a total amount of 112.4227 million yuan, to implement tunnel decoration, fire monitoring and other supporting construction. Two projects will fill the gaps in transportation, assist in urban renewal, and optimize people's travel conditions.Editor/Gong Ziwei