The Hubei section of the Xi'an Shiyan high-speed railway has started operational testing

On May 22, 2026, the Hubei section of the West Tenth High Speed Railway officially entered the operational testing phase. The total length of the line is 256.938 kilometers, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour. It has 7 stations and crosses the Qinling Mountains to connect Xi'an and Shiyan. After opening, it will be connected to the Han Shi High speed Railway, with a travel time of about 1 hour from Shiyan to Xi'an and 3 hours from Wuhan to Xi'an. Wuhan, Zhengzhou, and Xi'an will form a high-speed railway triangle loop. Editor/Cheng Liting

Ningxia adds 4000 tons of waste battery recycling project

Recently, the Ningxia Government Service Network released a notice on the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Lithium Battery Dismantling and Tiered Utilization Project of Ningxia Zhongmi Technology Co., Ltd. The Yinchuan Approval Service Management Bureau has made an approval decision on the environmental impact assessment of the construction project. The project is located in Suyin Industrial Park, Yinchuan. Two power lithium battery recycling production lines will be built using vacant factories, with an annual processing capacity of 4000 tons of waste lithium batteries. The main products are aluminum powder, copper powder, and black powder. The total investment of the project is 51 million yuan, of which the environmental protection investment is 1.055 million yuan, accounting for 2.07% of the total investment, including the prevention and control of waste gas, noise, solid waste, and wastewater. Editor/Cheng Liting

Signing of Packaging and Testing Projects for Memory Chips and SoC Chips

On May 18, 2026, a memory chip and SoC chip packaging and testing project with a total investment of 5 billion yuan was signed with Gaoyou High tech Zone. It is reported that the fixed assets investment of the memory chip and SoC chip packaging test project signed this time amounted to 2.2 billion yuan, which was promoted by phased construction and focused on the core link of the integrated circuit industry chain. After reaching full production capacity, it can generate invoice sales of 2 billion yuan annually. Editor/Cheng Liting

China takes the lead in opening up 6G test frequency

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved the license for the use of 6G test frequency in the 6GHz frequency band, making China the first country in the world to receive approval for this test frequency. This golden spectrum has sufficient bandwidth and outstanding advantages, which can help 5G smoothly evolve towards 6G. China has advanced the layout of 6G spectrum and technology research and development, completed the first round of key technology trials, and is currently advancing the second phase of trials. According to the plan, China will deepen its research and production of 6G in the 15th Five Year Plan period, launch commercial use by 2030, and achieve large-scale deployment by 2035, with the potential to form a trillion dollar 6G industry market.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's electric vehicle charging facilities reach 21.955 million

On May 21, 2026, the National Energy Administration released data on electric vehicle charging facilities nationwide for April 2026. According to the data from the National Charging Facility Monitoring Service Platform, as of the end of April 2026, the total number of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in China reached 21.955 million, a year-on-year increase of 47.4%. Among them, there were 907000 public charging facilities, a year-on-year increase of 29.6%. The total rated power of public charging piles reached 237 million kilowatts, with an average power of about 48.38 kilowatts; There were 17.048 million private charging facilities, a year-on-year increase of 53.5%, and the reported installed electricity capacity of private charging facilities reached 149 million kilovolt amperes.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Full coverage of unmanned aerial vehicle inspection for Xinjiang power grid

On May 20, 2026, State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co., Ltd. recently completed the integration of specialized unmanned aerial vehicles for 750 kV and above substations into the Beidou precise location service network. After the implementation and application of the transmission and distribution profession, the transformation profession has successfully completed large-scale integration, marking the comprehensive construction of the Beidou+power unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent inspection system covering all voltage levels and business scenarios in Xinjiang power grid, and achieving full coverage of Beidou unmanned aerial vehicle applications in the core profession of transmission, transformation, and distribution network operation and maintenance.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Promotion of 1.6 million kilowatts clean energy project in Jinta County

In May 2026, the 1.6 million kilowatt clean energy guarantee project of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) in Jinta County was orderly promoted. Three wind turbine foundations have been poured, and 70% of the photovoltaic pile foundation has been completed. The project integrates wind power, photovoltaics, energy storage, and steam supply, with an annual power generation capacity of up to 3.3 billion kilowatt hours after completion.Editor/Gao Xue

In April 2026, the passenger and cargo volume at Khorgos Port will increase significantly

In May 2026, the passenger and freight traffic volume of Khorgos Road Port will maintain a steady growth trend in the first four months, giving full play to its regional advantages, and the inbound and outbound passenger and freight traffic volume will increase significantly, helping Khorgos area of Xinjiang Free Trade Zone continue to open up to the outside world.Editor/Gao Xue

China invests in Kazakhstan's new energy power plants

In May 2026, Kazakhstan plans to launch 10 renewable energy projects with a total installed capacity of 245.8 megawatts. China has participated in the construction of multiple wind and solar power plants, helping Kazakhstan achieve its goal of 15% renewable energy by 2030.Editor/Gao Xue

National Highway 218 will be fully constructed by 2027

The construction progress of National Highway 218 from Nalati to Barentai has reached 90.23%, and the entire line is planned to be completed by 2027. The total length of the road is 215.4 km, connecting the Ili River Valley and Korla. It adopts the standard of two-way four lane first-class highway, with a bridge tunnel ratio of 77.2%. It will be started in 2021. At present, the first section of the tunnel has been completed and is striving to reach the main completion target by the end of July. The remaining bridges, traffic safety, and mechanical and electrical engineering are accelerating. Editor/Cheng Liting

Datang Group plans to build a million kilowatt wind power base

On May 15, 2026, Datang Anhui Huaibei Branch signed a cooperation agreement for a 200000 kilowatt wind power project with Zhenlai County, Jilin Province. Zhenlai County is located in the core area of the Three Gorges Scenic Area on land in Jilin Province, with abundant scenic resources. Datang Group will rely on this project to track the progress of the construction of the Jilin Electric Power to Beijing ultra-high voltage channel, and build a million kilowatt level wind power base in the Northeast region. Editor/Cheng Liting

Kyrgyzstan collaborates with China to build coal logistics hub

Kyrgyzstan and Chinese enterprises jointly launched the Elkshtam coal logistics project, with a total investment of 430 million US dollars, an initial phase of 50 million US dollars, an annual transportation capacity of 10 million tons, and a conveyor belt extension from 7.7 kilometers to 157 kilometers, expected to create more than 100 job opportunities. The project has received support from the Jilin Green Corridor policy, helping to upgrade its coal exports. Editor/Cheng Liting

The new air route between China and Europe is about to officially open

Starting from June 1, 2026, China Southern Airlines will open a direct route from Guangzhou to Frankfurt via Urumqi, becoming the first direct route to Germany in the northwest. The route is operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft and runs every Monday and Friday, with detailed round-trip flight schedules announced. The new route significantly reduces travel time, saving 4 to 8 hours of travel time. The air route connects the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, the core area of the Silk Road, and the hinterland of Europe, helping to open up the layout to the west, facilitating personnel and material circulation, and further improving the international air travel network.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The main body of the world-class bridge in Nanchang, Jiangxi has been completed

On May 20, 2026, the main tower of the Jiangzhou Bridge on the Poyang Lake Tourist Highway in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province was successfully topped out, breaking the world record for the tallest composite structure inclined tower. The main project of the bridge was completed. The bridge is a cable-stayed steel bridge without backstays, which will set two world records. The main tower is a three-dimensional space irregular structure, and the construction difficulty is extremely high. The project team relied on multiple innovative processes and precise monitoring technologies to overcome construction difficulties and successfully completed the installation of the steel tower. Subsequently, ancillary projects such as bridge deck paving and landscape lighting will be promoted, and it is planned to have the conditions for opening to traffic in June. After the completion of the bridge, the transportation network around Poyang Lake will be improved, helping to promote regional traffic, ecological protection, and coordinated economic development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

International standard for corrosion of power conductors officially released

The State Administration for Market Regulation of China announced on May 20, 2026 that the international standard for corrosion of power conductor materials, led by China, has recently been approved and officially released by the International Organization for Standardization. This standard will support the high-quality development of strategic emerging industries such as new materials and smart grid transmission and distribution, marking that China's technical capabilities in the field of corrosion testing of power conductor materials have been widely recognized internationally, and contributing Chinese solutions to the safe and stable operation of global power infrastructure.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Tianmu Pioneer's 5 billion silicon carbon anode project restarts

On May 12, 2026, Tianmu Pioneer Inner Mongolia's 5 billion silicon carbon negative electrode project factory cleaning project won the bid announcement, marking the official restart of the project after the adjustment of the plan. The project plans to produce silicon carbon negative electrodes and porous carbon annually, in line with the explosive demand for lithium battery materials.Editor/Gao Xue

Fujian Taiwan Logistics Upgrade Sea Air Dual Track

In May 2026, the first batch of 18.6 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods will be shipped from Fuzhou to Mazu and Keelung via Qingzhou Port in Mawei, marking the upgrade of logistics to Taiwan from a single air route to a dual track sea and air route. Shipping costs by sea save 90% compared to air transportation, achieving cost reduction and efficiency improvement.Editor/Gao Xue

The first railway express train in East China to directly reach Hanoi

On May 19, 2026, a train carrying 38 containers departed from Suzhou West Station and headed towards Hanoi, Vietnam. It was the first railway express mode train in East China, with no transshipment and one container direct, opening up a new logistics channel from the Yangtze River Delta to Vietnam.Editor/Gao Xue

China Petroleum makes its debut at the 2026 Oman Oil and Energy Exhibition

On May 18, 2026, the Oman Oil and Energy Exhibition will grandly open at the Muscat Convention and Exhibition Center. China Petroleum Oman Company coordinated and joined forces with international business companies, Oriental Geophysical Exploration, Great Wall Drilling, Gemstone Machinery, Pipeline Bureau, Engineering Construction Company, Global Engineering Corporation and other units to showcase the advantages of the integrated full industry chain of exploration and development, engineering technology, engineering construction, new energy, international trade, and equipment manufacturing at the exhibition.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's first geothermal carbon dioxide heat extraction project officially landed

On May 19, 2026, China's first geothermal energy supercritical carbon dioxide heat extraction project, developed and constructed by China Huaneng, was officially put into operation in Zhengzhou, Henan, marking a new breakthrough in the efficient development and utilization of geothermal energy in China. After the project is put into operation, it can meet the centralized heating demand of over 18000 square meters of residential buildings in winter, replace about 288 tons of standard coal annually, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 750 tons.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Henan Pinggao Electric plans to invest 1.4 billion yuan in building a smart factory

On May 20, 2026, Henan Pinggao Electric announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary plans to invest 1.3996 billion yuan to build a GIS green low-carbon smart factory project in Pingdingshan, Henan. The project covers an area of 345.38 acres, focusing on the manufacturing of equipment related to 126 kV to 550 kV, with complete supporting factory buildings and intelligent facilities. The construction period is 30 months, and the plan is to start in October 2026.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Shanghai vigorously develops high-end shipping service industry

On May 18, 2026, Shanghai announced that it will enhance the resource allocation capacity of international shipping centers, vigorously develop high-end shipping services, promote financial technology, shipping insurance, digital trade and other matters, encourage enterprises to establish global supply chain management centers, and build digital management platforms.Editor/Gao Xue

Accelerate and upgrade the recycling and utilization of industrial resources in China

In May 2026, the first full chain resource recycling system for rail transit in China will be put into operation in Tianjin. The steel and aluminum alloy recycling rate of retired subway trains exceeds 98%, and the remanufacturing of wind turbine blades and engineering machinery is being promoted simultaneously. By 2025, the total amount of recycled resources will reach 1.39 trillion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

Fujian Jiangxi Sea Railway Intermodal New Channel Connected

In May 2026, the Zhonghui 79 ship, loaded with electric coal, docked at the Guotou Meizhou Bay Port. The coal was transported by belt to the yard and then sent directly to Shangrao, Jiangxi by railway, achieving integrated ship unloading, transfer, and loading operations, marking the opening of a new channel for coal transportation from Fujian to Jiangxi.Editor/Gao Xue

2600 kilometers of sand crossing roads will be constructed in Inner Mongolia

In 2026, Inner Mongolia plans to construct 2600 kilometers of sand crossing roads. As of the end of April, 41 projects have started construction and completed 710 kilometers, accounting for approximately 27% of the annual task. From Maowusu to Keerqin, a comprehensive battle to control desertification by road is unfolding. Editor/Cheng Liting

The first dredging railway in the Six Scenic Area of Nanning Port has started construction

Recently, the first phase of the railway dedicated line project in the Six Scenic Area of Nanning Port officially broke ground. This line is the first dredging railway in the Six Scenic Area of Nanning Port. The total investment of the first phase of the railway dedicated line project in the Six Scenic Area of Nanning Port is 152 million yuan, with a designed annual loading and unloading capacity of 3.2 million tons. The line is connected to the Six Scenic Station of the Hunan Guangxi Railway, with a total length of 0.766 kilometers. It is constructed according to the single line diesel standard, with a designed speed of 40 kilometers per hour, and is expected to be completed in August 2027. Editor/Cheng Liting

Star Power Perovskite Space Photovoltaic Pilot Line Opened

On May 18, 2026, Stellar Power announced that the company has started construction of the world's first perovskite space photovoltaic pilot line in the Energy Valley of Beijing Future Science City. The total investment of the project is about 150 million yuan, and it is expected to be completed and put into operation in August 2026, filling the gap in the large-scale verification of perovskite space photovoltaics. Editor/Cheng Liting

Datang Power and others establish a 10 billion joint venture company

Recently, Datang (Ordos City) Energy Development Co., Ltd. was established with a registered capital of 10 billion yuan. According to shareholder information, the company is jointly owned by Datang Power Generation, Jiangsu Guoxin Group Co., Ltd., and Ordos New Energy Development and Utilization Co., Ltd. Business scope: General projects: Power generation technology services; Wind power generation technology services; Solar power generation technology services; Energy storage technology services, etc. Licensed Project: Power Supply Business; Power generation business, transmission business, power supply business, etc.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chongqing 500 kV transmission and transformation project put into operation

On May 17, 2026, with the power transmission of the second main transformer of the 500 kV Xinyu substation, the first 500 kV transmission and transformation project in Chongqing's 15th Five Year Plan, the Banan Xinyu 500 kV transmission and transformation project, was put into operation. Two new main transformers with a total capacity of 2 million kVA will be built for the project, along with 53 kilometers of 500 kV transmission lines. After the project is put into operation, the number of 500 kV substations in Chongqing will increase to 20, further optimizing the main network architecture of Chongqing's power grid, enhancing the power supply capacity and reliability of the southern area of Chongqing, and providing stronger and more reliable power support for the high-quality economic and social development of Nan'an District and Banan District in Chongqing.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Daqing Oilfield's wind and solar power generation exceeds 600 million kilowatt hours

As of May 15, 2026, the wind and solar power generation capacity of Daqing Oilfield in 2026 has exceeded 600 million kilowatt hours, which is 1.46 times that of the same period in 2025. The efficiency of new energy generation continues to rise, and green transformation and development have achieved new breakthroughs. Editor/Gong Ziwei