China and Chad sign development cooperation agreement

On August 20, 2026, Ambassador to Chad Wang Xining and Chad's Minister of State and Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation Ngilan signed a development cooperation agreement on behalf of both governments. Counsellor Dan Yuanpeng from the embassy attended. Ambassador Wang stated that the signing of this agreement aims to implement the important consensus between the two heads of state through practical measures, and will provide assistance for the construction and improvement of infrastructure and people's livelihoods in Chad. China is willing to continue to work with Chad to share development experience, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and benefit the people of both countries through the docking of development plans. Enjilan expressed gratitude to China for its long-term strong support for the economic development of Chad. Chad is willing to work closely with China to promote the implementation and effectiveness of the agreement as soon as possible, and realize the development vision of various fields in Chad as soon as possible.Editor/Gong Ziwei

JD releases robot strategy to form industry alliance

At the 2026 World Robot Conference, JD.com announced a new strategy for robotics, planning to invest billions of resources over five years, build 80 robot bases, and collect millions of real scene data over two years. JD has formed a robot parts industry development alliance with several leading companies in the industry chain, laying out the industry from three dimensions: supply chain, service, and technology. Empowering upstream and downstream enterprises with supply chain advantages, establishing a full lifecycle robot service system, and unifying robot battery standards. At the same time, relying on massive real-world data, building AI technology barriers, seizing opportunities for the development of embodied intelligent robot industry, and improving the robot industry ecosystem.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Yantai Port's annual non bulk cargo volume exceeds 6 million tons

Recently, a cargo ship carrying engineering equipment and building materials sailed from Yantai Port in Shandong Province to Ghana. The annual shipping volume of African general cargo liners in the port exceeded 6 million tons for the first time, a year-on-year increase of 66.1%. Four new African air routes will be opened in 2026, forming a dense land sea intermodal network. Multi party collaboration at the port, relying on intelligent operations to ensure efficient loading. The port has leveraged the advantages of the bauxite bulk cargo return mode, with a two-way shipping volume of 44.806 million tons from January to July 2026, firmly ranking as the top port in China for trade with Africa.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Qingdao solar thermal energy storage substrate new material starts construction

The Qingdao Jinyi Solar Thermal Energy Storage Substrate New Material Project has officially started construction, and is a key landing project of the Qingdao New Display Industry Park. The project is invested and constructed by Qingdao Jinjing Co., Ltd., with a total investment of 1 billion yuan and a planned construction area of 81000 square meters. It focuses on the research and production of solar thermal energy storage reflectors, and the products will be supplied to solar thermal bases in western China and overseas markets. After the project reaches its production capacity, it is expected to generate an annual sales revenue of 984 million yuan and an annual export value of 140 million yuan, providing nearly 200 job opportunities. Editor/Cheng Liting

Gaoling silicon carbide semiconductor material project starts construction

Recently, Lanhui Technology's silicon carbide material production and research and development base officially started construction in Gaoling District, Xi'an. The project is invested and constructed by Zhongjing Green Energy, covering an area of 114 acres with a total investment of 590 million yuan, focusing on the research and production of third-generation and fourth generation semiconductor materials. The enterprise has over 20 years of experience in equipment manufacturing, holds more than 30 independent patents, and is expected to have an annual output value of 958 million yuan after the project reaches full capacity. More than 100 high-quality employment opportunities will be added, and various departments in Gaoling District will advance service guarantee projects. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Egypt $168 million zero tariff dividend accelerates realization

On August 19, 2026, China and Egypt signed 17 export contracts during their export activities to China, with an estimated total value of 168 million US dollars, covering multiple fields such as agriculture, food, and minerals. This is the first time that bulk commercial contracts have been achieved after the implementation of the zero tariff policy between China and Egypt. Currently, Egyptian commercial institutions in Beijing and Shanghai have started follow-up follow-up follow-up work. The details of the current contract execution have not been fully disclosed, and the subsequent performance will become the core basis for judging the long-term growth potential of bilateral trade. Editor/Cheng Liting

PowerChina Initiates Bidding for Dunhuang Smart Energy Center Project

In August 2026, PowerChina launched the bidding for the Gansu Dunhuang 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station smart energy center, with the construction of 150MW/600MWh in this phase. The long-term plan for the project is a 2GW scale, which will help Dunhuang build a hub for energy storage distribution and trading in the Hexi Corridor. Editor/Min Jing

Russia’s Gas Supply to China via Siberian Power Pipeline Rebounds to Winter Highs

Customs data shows that Russia's gas supply to China through the Siberian Power Pipeline has rebounded to its winter peak level. In the same month, China's pipeline gas imports slightly decreased, while liquefied natural gas imports increased slightly. At the same time, imports of US Canada liquefied natural gas were resumed and transit trade was carried out, and the gas source structure continued to diversify. Editor/Min Jing

China-aided PV Equipment Benefits Ulaanbaatar Yurt Residents

On August 19, 2026, Cao Lilin attended the handover ceremony of Chinese assisted photovoltaic equipment in Qinggeertai District, Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia. The first batch of 48 sets of equipment were delivered to local Mongolian yurt residents. This project is supported by Chinese funds and implemented with the participation of the United Nations Development Programme. It will benefit 450 households and assist in local pollution control and green energy transformation. Editor/Min Jing

Green hydrogen coupled coal to ammonia production produces 10000 tons of green ammonia

Ningxia Coal Industry has consumed over 21.38 million standard cubic meters of green hydrogen and produced 10800 tons of green ammonia. The first high proportion green hydrogen coupled coal to synthetic ammonia demonstration project in China has achieved phased results, with a green hydrogen receiving capacity of 15000 standard cubic meters per hour.Editor/Gao Xue

Jiangsu's photovoltaic installed capacity ranks first in the country

On August 18, 2026, the cumulative installed capacity of photovoltaics in Jiangsu reached 100.08 million kilowatts, accounting for over 38% of the total installed capacity in the province, becoming the first province in China to exceed 100 million yuan in photovoltaic installed capacity. Photovoltaics have surpassed coal-fired power to become the largest power source, with distributed installed capacity accounting for nearly 70%.Editor/Gao Xue

Mingyang Intelligent wins offshore wind power order

On August 20, 2026, Mingyang Intelligent signed an agreement with its subsidiary Mingyang in South Korea, UNISON and POSCO E&C, to supply wind turbines and provide core services such as technical guidance and commissioning for the Gochang offshore wind power project in South Korea.Editor/Gao Xue

Hydroelectric consortium wins bid for Philippine water supply tunnel construction project

Recently, a consortium led by hydropower won the bid for the 1B and 1C sections of the East Manila Water Supply Tunnel in the Philippines. The project will construct a water supply tunnel and supporting facilities with a total length of about 15 kilometers. After completion, it can increase the local water supply scale, improve the water supply system in the eastern part of Metro Manila, and help improve people's livelihoods and local economic development. Editor/Min Jing

Main Structure of Welfare Interchange Grand Bridge on Guizhong Expressway Completed

On August 17, 2026, CR1G was responsible for the construction of the Guizhong Expressway Welfare Interchange Main Line Extra Large Bridge, which completed the installation of all T-beams and the main structure was successfully completed. A total of 571 pieces of 30 meter T-beams were erected in the project, releasing the interconnection construction working face and creating favorable conditions for subsequent parallel construction of multiple sections. Editor/Min Jing

CNPC Launches Bidding for Inner Mongolia Million‑Ton Ethylene Project

On August 18, 2026, CNPC Hohhot Petrochemical's Inner Mongolia 1 million tons/year ethane light hydrocarbon to ethylene project, with a total investment of over 19.8 billion yuan, opened a bidding process for soil and water conservation evaluation technical services. The project is located in Wushen Banner, Ordos, and is equipped with multiple production facilities and infrastructure. It will conduct soil and water conservation evaluations in accordance with regulations and apply for relevant approvals. Editor/Min Jing

The green electricity market in Zhejiang maintains a steady growth trend

As of the end of July, the cumulative transaction volume of green electricity in Zhejiang Province in 2026 was about 8.05 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%. Among them, the inter provincial green power transaction volume was about 4.08 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 160.7%, and the intra provincial green power transaction volume was about 3.97 billion kilowatt hours. The green electricity market in Zhejiang maintains a steady growth trend, and the ability to allocate green electricity resources across regions continues to improve.Editor/Cheng Liting

Tianjin robot industry chain increases by 18%

In the first half of 2026, the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region will achieve a regional GDP of 6.0 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.1% at constant prices. The industrial added value of Tianjin's large-scale intelligent robot industry chain increased by 18%; Baoding Zhongguancun Innovation Center has added 34 newly signed enterprises, with a concentration rate of over 75% in the three leading industries of high-end equipment for power and new energy, new generation information technology, and life and health.Editor/Cheng Liting

From January to July 2026, the national railway will send 1.216 billion tons of coal

The national railway department fully leverages the advantages of a national railway network and centralized and unified transportation dispatch and command, and implements a capacity tilt and priority guarantee for the transportation of key national economy and people's livelihood materials to ensure fast and efficient delivery. We will increase our efforts to ensure the supply and transportation of coal for electricity. From January to July, the national railway sent 1.216 billion tons of coal, including 813 million tons of coal for electricity. The coal reserves of power plants directly supplied by railways across the country have remained at a high level, providing strong support for various regions to meet peak summer demand.Editor/Cheng Liting

Saudi Arabia signs contract for Syria 760000 kW solar project

Saudi Arabia's Hafei Company has signed a 760MW photovoltaic plus 1077MWh energy storage purchase agreement with Syrian Electricity Company, with a term of 20 to 25 years and a starting price of 3 cents per kilowatt hour. It has also signed technical cooperation agreements with Saudi Electricity Company and Siemens Energy.Editor/Gao Xue

Ambassador Zeng Jixin pays a visit to the General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Press Club

On August 18, 2026, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Zeng Jixin paid a visit to the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Press Club, Faisal. The two sides exchanged views on deepening media cooperation between the two countries and promoting comprehensive and objective understanding of China Arab relations among all sectors.Editor/Gao Xue

Hubei promotes the construction of multi-user green power direct connection projects

The Development and Reform Commission and Energy Bureau of Hubei Province have issued a notice clarifying the requirements for six types of project scenarios and source load ratios, prioritizing support for emerging industries such as computing power and green hydrogen ammonia alcohol, and meeting the green electricity needs of enterprises through the direct connection mode of new energy dedicated lines.Editor/Gao Xue

Xinjiang's Outward Electricity Transmission in July 2026 Reaches a Historical High

On August 18, 2026, it was learned from Xinjiang Electric Power Trading Center Co., Ltd. that in July 2026, the amount of electricity transmitted from Xinjiang reached 17.93 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 15.07%. Among them, the new energy external transmission capacity was 8.527 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 66.81% and a month on month increase of 15.56%. The total external transmission capacity and new energy external transmission capacity in a single month both broke historical records.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chinese enterprise wins Kazakhstan sulfuric acid plant project

Recently, China National Chemical Corporation and Kazakhstan Copper Industry signed an EPC general contracting agreement to undertake the construction of a new sulfuric acid plant at the local Rezkazgan copper smelter, with a contract amount of 213.76 million US dollars. The project will build a new sulfuric acid facility and renovate the existing flue gas purification system, with an annual production capacity of 350000 tons for the sulfuric acid plant. After completion, the smoke capture rate can reach 99%, significantly reducing sulfur dioxide emissions. The preliminary work of the project will start at the end of 2026, and it is expected to be put into trial operation in 2028.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The 1.6 billion investment wind power project in Xinjiang has been finalized

On August 17, 2026, the China Tendering and Bidding Announcement Service Platform announced that China Electric Power Construction Jiangxi Hydropower won the bid for the 500000 kW wind power EPC project of Yingke Huizhi (Phase II) in Xinxing City, Xinjiang 13th Division for 1.6 billion yuan. The project is located in the Gobi Desert, equipped with 75MW/150MWh energy storage and a new 220kV substation. Compared to the previous bidding, the winning bid price has been reduced by over 700 million yuan, and the unit cost per kilowatt has significantly decreased. The price difference between the other two candidates is less than 3%. This project is a key market-oriented grid connected new energy project in the local area, supporting the transmission of Xinjiang electricity and the construction of a new power system in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. Editor/Gong Ziwei

The strategic position of energy in Xinjiang is further highlighted

The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration recently issued the 15th Five Year Plan for the development of oil and gas, which clearly outlines the relevant arrangements for Xinjiang in multiple places. The plan includes the Tarim, Junggar, and Qaidam basins as national level oil and gas strategic support bases, promoting the construction of the Hami coal to oil and gas base in Zhundong, and initiating the construction of export channels such as the West East Gas Pipeline Fourth and Fifth Lines. With the implementation of the plan, the positioning of Xinjiang's national energy and resource strategic guarantee base will be further consolidated, and the role of the national energy ballast stone will continue to strengthen, providing core support for ensuring national energy security. Editor/Cheng Liting

Xining Ganhe Industrial Park Low Oxygen Copper Pole Project Starts Construction

On August 18, 2026, Qinghai Xinding Copper Source New Materials' annual production of 220000 tons of low oxygen copper rod continuous casting and rolling production line project officially started construction in Ganhe Industrial Park, Xining National Economic and Technological Development Zone. As a key achievement of chain investment promotion in the park, the project has a total investment of 300 million yuan and adopts advanced domestic continuous casting and rolling equipment. After completion, it can form an annual production capacity of 220000 tons of high-end low oxygen copper rods. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Guangdong section of Nanzhan Expressway has entered construction

On August 19, 2026, the Guangdong section of the Nanning Zhanjiang Expressway under construction by Guangdong Transportation Group officially entered the comprehensive construction stage, and the entire line launched the "Fighting for the Golden Autumn and Gathering Strength to Open up a New Bureau" labor competition. The project has a total length of about 30 kilometers and is constructed with a standard of two-way four lane road and a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. It starts at the junction of Lianjiang, Guangdong and Guangxi and ends at the Yuzhan Expressway. Editor/Cheng Liting

A new global record for single green methanol injection has been set

On August 17, 2026, Yangshan Port in Shanghai completed the bulk injection of 8000 tons of green methanol, setting a record for the highest single green methanol injection volume in the world. This refueling was jointly completed by Shanghai Electric, Shanghai SIPG Group, and French Dafei Group. The fuel for this refueling is mainly supplied by the Shanghai Electric Taonan Green Methanol Project, marking a new stage of sustained and stable production and mass delivery for the project.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The installed capacity of domestic power batteries in 2026 is 74.6GWh

In July 2026, the domestic installed capacity of power batteries was 74.6 GWh, a decrease of 2.5% compared to the previous month and an increase of 33.5% year-on-year. Among them, the installed capacity of ternary batteries was 11.1 GWh, accounting for 14.9% of the total installed capacity, a decrease of 12.1% month on month and an increase of 1.8% year-on-year; The installed capacity of lithium iron phosphate batteries was 63.1 GWh, accounting for 84.6% of the total installed capacity, a decrease of 1.0% month on month and a year-on-year increase of 40.5%.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Delivery of 99000 cubic meters ultra large ethane ethylene transport ship

On August 18, 2026, the 99000 cubic meter ultra large ethane and ethylene transport ship independently developed and built by China was officially delivered to users, with comprehensive technical indicators reaching the international leading level. The 99000 cubic meter ultra large ethane and ethylene transport ship delivered this time has a total length of 230 meters and is suitable for transporting various liquefied industrial gases and energy gases such as ethane, ethylene, and liquefied petroleum gas. It has the advantages of low fuel consumption and low maintenance costs, and can adapt to long-distance transportation. It is an economical and environmentally friendly ship.Editor/Gong Ziwei