Sinoma Energy Saving signs contract for Uzi air separation plant EPC project

On July 17, 2026, Sinoma Energy Conservation signed an EPC general contract for an air separation unit in Navoi, Uzbekistan. The project is owned by Linde Joint Venture and Navoi Nitrogen Fertilizer Company, marking the company's expansion from clean energy to the field of chemical engineering.Editor/Gao Xue

China National Heavy Machinery Industry Corporation wins Myanmar Railway Bureau project

On July 20, 2026, China National Heavy Machinery Industry Corporation won the bid for the remanufacturing of 2 battery electric multiple units and the renovation of 4 charging electric vehicles for the Myanmar Railway Bureau. This marks a further deepening of cooperation between the two parties, following the renovation of internal combustion locomotives in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.Editor/Gao Xue

Jiangxi International wins bid for two sections of Zambia Photovoltaic Power Station

On July 30, 2026, China Jiangxi International Company won the bid for Section 6 and Section 10 of the EPC project for 156 selected solar photovoltaic power stations in Zambia. The project is located in 29 areas of three provinces, including Muqinga Province, and includes the design, procurement, and construction of 2 MW photovoltaic panels and substations.Editor/Gao Xue

Shanghai sets a new high in the proportion of trade volume with co built countries

In the first half of the year, Shanghai's foreign trade volume was 2.55 trillion yuan, and its import and export to countries jointly building the the Belt and Road was 1.07 trillion yuan, up 19.8% year on year, accounting for nearly 42% of the total foreign trade from more than 40% in the same period last year. Luojing Port exported 274 new energy buses and large construction machinery to co built countries in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 34.3%; The export growth rate of electrical equipment reached 26.3%, 6.1 percentage points higher than the overall growth rate. The Wanguo Data Southeast Asia Data Center project shipped 200000 cubic meters of goods from Shanghai Port's Zhanghuabang and Jungong Road terminals in the first half of the year, and is expected to reach 800000 cubic meters for the whole year. Editor/Cheng Liting

The total scale of intelligent computing in China has reached 2.4 million PFLOPS

As of now, the total scale of intelligent computing in China is 2.4 million PFLOPS, with the eight major national computing power hubs accounting for over 80%. Among them, 1.4 million PFLOPS are connected to the national integrated computing power network experimental verification platform. The data infrastructure has connected more than 40000 entities and launched over 60000 products, an increase of 10 times and 4 times respectively compared to the end of 2025. 140 units have built high-quality datasets exceeding 106PB, and 72 chain owners have built over 45PB, covering 759 high-value scenarios. Editor/Cheng Liting

The first phase of the entry channel into Zhao'an Port Area has started construction

The first phase of the Xiamen Port Zhao'an Port entrance channel project has officially started recently. It is constructed by CCCC Guangzhou Navigation Bureau and is located on the west coast of Zhao'an Bay. The total investment is 230 million yuan and the construction period is 540 days. The main construction contents include channel dredging of 8.525 million cubic meters and the layout of navigation marks. After the completion of the project, it will fill the gaps in the large-scale shipping supporting facilities of Zhao'an Port Area, improve the navigation carrying capacity and ship traffic efficiency. Editor/Cheng Liting

LSHEC’s Xinjiang Tower Project Enters Final Sprint Phase

CRCC has won the bid for the open-pit mining and stripping project at the southern mining site of Mirado Copper Mine in Ecuador. The framework contract period is as long as ten years, including drilling and blasting, transportation and dumping, and maintenance of supporting facilities. The total scale of mining and stripping is huge, and the operation is planned to start in September 2026. Editor/Min Jing

LSHEC’s Xinjiang Tower Project Enters Final Sprint Phase

LSHEC has developed six large towers for the low-carbon integration project in Xinjiang Chemical Industry. Leveraging the advantages of self-developed manufacturing integration, LSHEC has overcome the pressure of high temperature construction period and overcome multiple technical difficulties. Multiple equipment have been completed and put into place one after another, fully ensuring timely delivery. Editor/Min Jing

CCCC Third Harbor Engineering wins Indonesia Port Construction Project

CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. has won the bid for the industrial cargo terminal project on Poto Island, Indonesia. The project includes the construction of facilities such as berths, revetments, and channel dredging, serving the transportation of mineral goods and improving the local industrial logistics system near the port. The contract amount of the project has not been disclosed to the public yet. Editor/Min Jing

Empowering high-quality development of energy and electricity with AI

The China Electricity Council held the "July 26th Electricity Theme Day" in 2026, and Xin Bao'an delivered a speech. The report shows that by 2025, China will add 550 million kilowatts of new power generation capacity, with wind and solar power accounting for nearly 80% of the total. The low-carbon transformation has achieved outstanding results. He proposed that the development stage of new energy needs to rely on AI to improve the new power system, and the integration of artificial intelligence is the key to cultivating new quality productivity of electricity, ensuring energy security, and achieving dual carbon. As the starting year of the 15th Five Year Plan, 2026 will seize the opportunity of computing and electronics collaboration, and deepen the integration of digital and intelligent technology with the power industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Almaty, Kazakhstan increases construction of urban rail transit

Almaty plans to build its first LRV light rail and a second subway, with the second subway connecting the city center and the airport. The second subway line in Central Asia, Line A, which was put into operation in 2011, uses Korean wide gauge trains. Astana LRT in Kazakhstan is the first light rail in Central Asia, which applies Chinese standards and equipment throughout the entire journey. The train is supplied by CRRC China.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The China Europe freight train welcomes a new layout of upgraded development

On July 28, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission announced at a special press conference that China will promote the high-quality development of the China Europe freight train during the 15th Five Year Plan period. At that time, transportation organization will be optimized, customs clearance convenience and time stability will be improved, the coverage of the entire timetable and train will be expanded, and the collection and distribution system will be improved. At the same time, we will coordinate multimodal transportation, open up new routes, deepen cooperation with countries along the route, promote infrastructure connectivity, port upgrades, and mutual recognition of relevant rules and standards, and build a strong resilience of train transportation channels.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Announcement of Environmental Impact Assessment for Datang Photovoltaic Project

On July 24, 2026, the Zhangzhou Ecological Environment Bureau announced the environmental impact assessment approval opinions for the Datang Zhangpu 51.9MW fishery photovoltaic complementary photovoltaic project, with a total investment of 281 million yuan. It is expected to start construction in August 2026 with a construction period of 18 months.Editor/Gao Xue

Datang launches bidding for 500MW photovoltaic in Laos

On July 27, 2026, Datang Group issued a bidding announcement for the EPC general contracting of the Laos Namo 500MW photovoltaic project, with a construction period from September 2026 to September 2027 and a bidding deadline of September 1, 2026.Editor/Gao Xue

The China Europe freight train has exceeded 130000 trains in operation

As of June 2026, the total number of China Europe freight trains has exceeded 130000, with a value of over 520 billion US dollars, and a heavy container rate of 100% for 46 consecutive months. On July 28, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission disclosed the above data at a special press conference, stating that the ratio of return trips to outbound trips is close to 1:1, and the operating structure is becoming more balanced.Editor/Gao Xue

Gansu photovoltaic fast charging and swapping station starts construction

Recently, the green power direct connection project of the 62MW photovoltaic fast charging and swapping station of Ward New Energy officially started construction in the Heishan Lake area of Jiayuguan. The total investment of the project is about 450 million yuan, with the construction of a 62MW centralized Gobi photovoltaic power station, supporting energy storage system and electric heavy-duty truck fast charging and swapping power station complex, and the simultaneous construction of dedicated transmission lines and other ancillary facilities.Editor/Cheng Liting

Mount Huangshan Tourism Line T1 Vehicle Base Starts

On July 25, 2026, the vehicle base of Mount Huangshan Tourism Line T1 Phase I Project will be officially started, and will be constructed by Shijiazhuang Company of China Railway No.6 Engineering Group Co., Ltd. The base covers an area of 167700 square meters and is adjacent to Mount Huangshan North Station of high-speed railway. After completion, it will include 13 single buildings, including operation depot, maintenance depot and complex building, with a total construction area of 68000 square meters and equipped with intelligent operation and maintenance system. Editor/Cheng Liting

Fansoft Software headquarters and R&D center start construction in Wuxi

The headquarters and R&D center project of Fanruan Software recently started construction in Xidong New City, Wuxi, with a total investment of 1 billion yuan and a total construction area of 44000 square meters. It will build a highly reliable data intelligent system laboratory and an industry education integration base. Fansoft is a leading enterprise in the field of business intelligence and data analysis in China, with the highest domestic BI market share for 8 consecutive years. It serves over 43000 enterprise customers and covers more than 10 countries and regions worldwide. The project adopts the Jiangnan garden style architectural design, which combines the functions of enterprise headquarters and cultural tourism experience, driving the gathering of upstream and downstream digital economy enterprises. Editor/Cheng Liting

CATL West Country Joint Venture Battery Factory Plan Approved

On July 27, 2026, the autonomous region of Aragon in Spain approved the overall plan for a joint venture battery factory between CATL and Strantis. The 4.1 billion euro project will land in Zaragoza, with a production capacity of 50GWh and the potential to create 4000 jobs. The factory covers an area of 367000 square meters, and the funds are mostly used for infrastructure and production equipment. Due to the lag in visa and accommodation facilities for foreign personnel, the factory's production will be postponed from the end of 2026 to early 2027. A large number of Chinese technical personnel are required for construction, and the local authorities are promoting the planning of temporary dormitories to ensure construction.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The construction of the Jiatong Railway mainline has come to a successful conclusion

On July 25, 2026, the Tongjiang Extra Large Bridge of Heilongjiang Jiatong Railway completed all beam erection work, and the main project was successfully completed, marking the end of the construction of the main line of Jiatong Railway. The bridge has a total length of over 10 kilometers and is the longest newly-built bridge in the China Europe East Passage port section. As the core control project of the entire line, the bridge will greatly enhance the traffic capacity of Tongjiang Port and increase the freight capacity by more than three times after it is put into operation. The project adopts a bridge instead of road scheme to adapt to frozen soil environment, save black soil resources, and assist in the transportation of bulk commodities for foreign trade at the port.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Gansu power grid continuously breaks three records for wind and solar energy storage

Recently, State Grid Gansu Electric Power coordinated the resources of the entire network and reported another breakthrough during the critical period of ensuring supply during the peak summer season. At 20:12 on July 23, 2026, during the peak electricity consumption period in the evening, the maximum discharge power of energy storage in Gansu power grid reached 5.12 million kilowatts, setting a new historical high; At 11:57 on July 24th, the real-time output of new energy in Gansu power grid surged to 28.47 million kilowatts, setting a new historical high; At 12:04 on July 24th, the maximum charging power of energy storage climbed to 6.23 million kilowatts, setting a new historical high; The three key indicators of energy storage, charging and discharging, and new energy output have reached a historic high within 24 hours.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's wind, solar and photovoltaic installed capacity surpasses thermal power

Recently, the "2026 Energy Industry Ecological Report" was officially released. The report shows that during the 14th Five Year Plan period, China's wind, solar, and photovoltaic installed capacity historically surpassed thermal power, while nuclear and biomass energy fields led the world. The installed capacity of wind, solar and photovoltaic power will increase from 530 million kilowatts to 1.84 billion kilowatts from 2020 to 2025. The total installed capacity of nuclear power operation ranks first in the world, and the installed capacity of biomass power generation has been ranked first in the world for seven consecutive years. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shanghai Port breaks record for single voyage cargo vehicle loading volume

Two Chinese made ten thousand car class car roll on/roll off ships, the Panamanian Grovis Navigator and the Maltese Grovis Nova, are simultaneously docked at Shanghai Nangang Port, setting sail overseas to transport domestically produced vehicles. Among them, the newly delivered Grovis Nova has completed the loading operation of 7738 new energy vehicles, setting a new record for the number of commercial vehicles loaded on a single voyage at domestic ports. Editor/Cheng Liting

33000 water conservancy projects implemented nationwide in six months

Since 2026, China has made every effort to accelerate the construction of modern water networks, and investment in water conservancy construction has continued to maintain a high level, with an overall good start. From January to June, 33000 water conservancy projects were implemented nationwide, with a total investment of 515.1 billion yuan in water conservancy construction. Editor/Cheng Liting

Urumqi Water Conveyance Project EPC Awarded to Local Consortium

The dust has settled on the EPC section of the Ganquanbao Wulabo water transmission and lifting project, and Xinjiang Institute has led a consortium to win the bid with 4.114 billion yuan. The project has a construction period of 30 months, delivering 177 million cubic meters of water annually, constructing a dual channel of north to south water diversion, and optimizing the water resource pattern in Urumqi. Editor/Min Jing

Wuhan Baihushan LNG Base Finishes Tank Pile Foundation Work Despite Rainy Season Hurdles

Recently, the construction and testing of 304 storage tank pile foundations in the first phase of Wuhan Baihushan LNG storage and distribution base have been completed, with Class I piles accounting for 99%. The project developed a special plan for the rainy season to address the complex geological and rainfall impacts, successfully achieving key milestones and helping to strengthen the natural gas supply capacity in Central China. Editor/Min Jing

Shaanxi’s Xi’an-Ankang High-speed Railway Starts Full-line Test, One-Hour Travel Expected

Recently, the 55301 comprehensive inspection train has passed through the Xi'an Ankang high-speed railway, and the full line connection test has officially begun. The designed speed of the route is 350 kilometers per hour, and this test comprehensively verifies various facilities along the entire line. After the project is opened, the travel time between the two places will be reduced to within one hour, promoting the coordinated development of Guanzhong and southern Shaanxi. Editor/Min Jing

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