Wang Yi Meets with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku

Wang Yi met with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Baylamov during his attendance at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku. Both sides acknowledge the progress of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Armenia, explore cooperation in economic, trade, energy, and connectivity of the Middle Corridor, and exchange views on regional security and the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Editor/Min Jing

Ulaanbaatar Hosts Groundbreaking for China-Mongolia Heads of State Sports Center

Ulaanbaatar held the groundbreaking ceremony for the China Mongolia Yuanshou Sports Center, attended by Mongolian President Khurilesukh, Chinese charg é d'affaires Cao Li, and others. This project is a Chinese free aid project, constructed by Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group, covering an area of 30000 square meters with a construction period of 48 months. It is expected to be completed in 2030 and will become a new landmark of China Mongolia friendly cooperation. Editor/Min Jing

MASEN Opens Prequalification for Morocco’s 350MW NOOR PV Multisites PV Scheme

The Moroccan Sustainable Energy Agency MASEN has launched the pre qualification review for the NOORP VMultisites multi site photovoltaic project, with a total installed capacity of no less than 350MW, and the pre qualification deadline is November 30, 2026. The project is divided into five zones and adopts a two-stage bidding model. Chinese photovoltaic companies have accumulated project performance in Morocco, and this bidding brings new opportunities for Chinese enterprises to expand into the North African new energy market. Editor/Min Jing

Guohua Rudong Energy Storage Power Station officially put into operation

On October 14, 2026, the 60 MW/120 MWh energy storage power station supporting the Guohua Rudong 400 MW photovoltaic project, the largest intertidal zone photohydrogen storage integration project in China, was officially put into operation. For example, the Dongguang Hydrogen Storage Integration Project is located on the beach outside the levee in the eastern reclamation area of Rudong Henan Province. It is the first comprehensive energy utilization+coastal ecological governance project integrating photovoltaic power generation, hydrogen production and energy storage power stations in China, and also the third batch of large wind power photovoltaic base projects in Sagehuang. The total installed capacity of photovoltaics is 400 megawatts, and the annual utilization hours are about 1200 hours.Editor/Gong Ziwei

In the first three quarters, China's exports of three new products increased by 43.6%

In the first three quarters of 2026, China's total import and export value of goods trade was 39.94 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.8%. Among them, the export of new three types of products increased by 43.6%, and the export of industrial robots and CNC machine tools accounted for more than 70% of similar goods in the country.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The 5th Border Defense Friendly Exchange Event between China and Laos was held

On October 13, 2026, the fifth border defense friendly exchange event between China and Laos was held at Mengla County and Mohan Port in Yunnan Province. The delegations of both sides carried out boundary marker painting, observed equipment training, planted friendship trees together, and donated materials to the local Hope Primary School. The two sides proposed to implement the high-level consensus and build an all-weather China Laos community with a shared future in the new era. 2026 is the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos, and a good year for China and Laos. The event aims to deepen military cooperation and jointly protect border security.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China currently has 180 national standards for effective hydrogen energy

The China National Institute of Standardization has released the "Blue Book on Standardization of China's Hydrogen Energy Industry (2026)", which provides a comprehensive overview of the development process since the first national standard for hydrogen gas was released in 1983, which has gone through four stages: initial exploration, system construction, quality upgrading, and accelerated development. As of August 2026, there are currently 180 national standards for effective hydrogen energy and 114 standards under revision. In terms of international benchmarking, ISO and IEC have released over a hundred international standards for hydrogen energy; China has taken the lead in formulating 8 international standards for hydrogen energy and has initiated 13 new projects. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Civil Engineering Science Innovation Forum held

The 4th China Civil Engineering Science Innovation Forum will be held in Wuhan from October 13th to 15th, 2026, with about 200 attendees. The forum will focus on fields such as chemistry, new materials, biology, and energy, and will also hold a meeting of the Science and Technology Cooperation Subcommittee.Editor/Gao Xue

The Tarim Ethylene Project has been fully put into operation

On October 15, 2026, the Tarim 1.2 million ton ethylene project of PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical was fully put into operation, with a total production capacity exceeding 12.03 million tons per year, a domestication rate of 99%, and an annual carbon reduction of 1.37 million tons.Editor/Gao Xue

Tender Announcement for Photovoltaic Inverters in Laos

On October 14, 2026, the bidding candidates for the inverter of Datang Laos 500MW photovoltaic project were announced. CRRC Times Electric and TBEA were shortlisted, with bids of 41.95 million yuan and 45.47 million yuan respectively.Editor/Gao Xue

Liu Haixing Meets Saudi Ambassador to China Alharbi and GCC Envoys in Beijing

On October 14, 2026, Liu Haixing met with Saudi Ambassador to China Halby in Beijing and had a collective exchange with the Gulf Cooperation Council's ambassadors in China. Both sides reviewed the achievements of China Saudi Arabia China Sea cooperation and exchanged views on deepening strategic mutual trust, expanding practical cooperation, and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East region. Editor/Min Jing

Dongfang Electric Boiler Lights Up at Huaneng Haimen Project

Recently, the 5th boiler of the Huaneng Haimen project, developed by DEC, was successfully ignited once. This unit is the first million kilowatt counter combustion tower boiler in China, filling the technological gap in the country. After being put into operation, it will increase its annual electricity output by 8 to 10 billion kilowatt hours and support the construction of an integrated wind solar thermal storage base. Editor/Min Jing

Power Grid Works for Kunming Section of Chongqing-Kunming HSR Completed

On October 12, 2026, the 220 kV Luming Power Transmission and Transformation Project of Southern Power Grid Kunming Power Supply Bureau was successfully electrified, marking the completion of Yunnan's first supporting power grid for the Chongqing Kunming high-speed railway section. The project aims to strengthen the power supply guarantee for high-speed rail, open up new energy transmission channels, and create a model for coordinated construction of the power grid based on multiple new technologies. Editor/Min Jing

The Sifangshan Tunnel has been successfully completed

On October 14, 2026, the Sifangshan Tunnel of the West Chongqing High speed Railway, which was constructed by China Railway 11th Bureau, completed its final blasting, and the tunnel was successfully completed, and the project began construction on ballastless track. The tunnel is located in Dabashan District, Kaizhou, Chongqing, with a total length of about 9.5 kilometers, and belongs to the first level high-risk tunnel. The project relies on mechanized equipment and intelligent monitoring systems to overcome complex geological problems, forming multiple patents and construction methods. After the completion of the West Chongqing high-speed railway, the travel time from Chongqing to Xi'an will be reduced to 2.5 hours, improving the high-speed railway network in the central and western regions.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chongqing Hong Kong Cross border Data Platform is launched simultaneously in both places

On October 14, 2026, the first cross-border data verification cooperation platform in the central and western regions, the Chongqing Hong Kong Cross border Data Verification Platform, was officially launched and put into operation in Chongqing and Hong Kong. It will provide convenient conditions for residents of Chongqing and Hong Kong to work and live across borders, as well as for enterprises in both places to expand their business and cross-border financing.Editor/Gong Ziwei

UAE's economic growth prospects are promising

In 2026, under global economic pressures such as geopolitical conflicts and rising energy prices, the United Arab Emirates will rely on its non oil industry advantages to consolidate its economic advantages. It is predicted that the UAE's economic growth rate will reach 7.7% in 2027, leading the regional energy export economy. Benefiting from the recovery of the energy market, non oil industries and artificial intelligence, and the reshaping of the global industrial chain. It is expected that the current account balance of the country will account for 4.8% and 7.8% of GDP in 2026 and 2027, respectively, demonstrating impressive performance among global technology demand growth economies.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chinese enterprise wins bid for Kenyan roads

In 2026, China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) won a $24.81 million contract to upgrade 7 kilometers of old Mombasa Road in Nairobi, with a construction period of 18 months, driving demand for asphalt, pipe culverts, and streetlights.Editor/Gao Xue

Kigali accelerates approval process

On October 8, 2026, the approval time for building permits in Kigali, Rwanda was reduced from 21 days to 7 to 14 days. The original permit will be used for licensed land, and the construction will be accelerated. The supply of building materials needs to be locked in advance.Editor/Gao Xue

Tanzania attracts investment of 15 billion yuan

On October 8, 2026, Tanzanian Prime Minister Nqinba said at the London Investment Forum that the annual FDI target was $15 billion, invested in ports, railways, power and mineral processing, and connected with international and the Belt and Road capital.Editor/Gao Xue

G30 Lianhuo Expressway Qingquan Parking Area Builds Green Qingquan Theme Service Area

The renovation and upgrading project of Qingquan Parking Area on Gansu G30 Lianhuo Expressway is accelerating construction and is scheduled to be put into operation in the second half of 2027. The project is based on the Silk Road corridor in the Hexi Corridor, creating a near zero carbon dual sided comprehensive service area, laying out wind and solar energy storage and charging facilities, promoting the integration of transportation and tourism, and setting a new benchmark for the construction of high-speed service areas in Gansu. Editor/Min Jing

Chinese Enterprises Win Supply Agreement for 773.5MW Photovoltaic Modules in South Africa

AIKO Solar has signed a contract with African renewable energy company Infinity Power to supply 773.5MW high-efficiency ABC modules for three utility photovoltaic projects in South Africa. The total amount of cooperation between the two parties in Africa has exceeded 2GW. After the project is put into operation, it will generate 1871GWh of electricity annually, which can meet the electricity needs of 456000 households and reduce carbon emissions by about 1.7 million tons annually. Editor/Min Jing

World’s First Green Ammonia STS Bunkering Completed by CEEC in Zhoushan

CEEC and Belgium's CMB.TECH have completed the world's first ship to ship refueling of green ammonia at the Zhoushan anchorage in Zhejiang Province. 1000 tons of green ammonia are produced in the Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park, connecting the entire chain of green ammonia production, storage, transportation, and refueling applications, providing a replicable Chinese solution for decarbonization of shipping, and helping China's green ammonia to go global on a large scale. Editor/Min Jing

The World Petroleum Council Energy Conference opens in Saudi Arabia

The 25th World Petroleum Council Energy Conference (WPC) will hold its opening ceremony on October 12, 2026 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The conference is themed on the path to a shared energy future for all, focusing on global energy security, energy markets, technological innovation, and energy transformation. The conference will last until the 15th.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Jiangsu's first market-oriented whole village photovoltaic grid connection

On October 12, 2026, the first market-oriented whole village photovoltaic project in Jiangsu Province was officially connected to the grid and put into operation. With a total investment of 15.01 million yuan, installed capacity of 3.9 megawatts, 16000 square meters of roof, and an expected annual power generation of 4.485 million kilowatt hours, Qizhuang Village has become the first photovoltaic village in Jiangsu Province to eat crabs.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Shanxi Province launches the first Mongolian coking coal special train

Recently, a container train loaded with 3200 tons of Mongolian coking coal successfully entered the railway dedicated line managed by Datong Railway Logistics Center. This is the first Mongolian coking coal special train operated by Shanxi, marking the successful opening of a new channel for Mongolian coking coal to enter Shanxi through China Railway Taiyuan Group Co., Ltd., providing green and efficient energy supply support for the stable production of Shanxi coking industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Hubei Department of Commerce delegation goes to Egypt to deepen industrial docking

In October 2026, a delegation from the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce visited Egypt and held talks with the Egyptian General Administration of Import and Export Supervision, focusing on industrial docking in areas such as automotive parts, advanced manufacturing, and cross-border e-commerce, to promote the improvement and efficiency of economic and trade cooperation between Egypt and Hubei.Editor/Gao Xue

Shuangyuan Fengxing Road in China and Indonesia opened to traffic

In October 2026, Fengxing Road in the Shuangyuan area of Fuzhou, China and Indonesia will be completed and opened to traffic, with a total length of about 500 meters and four lanes in both directions. It will open up the internal traffic circulation of the area and provide infrastructure support for logistics transportation and industrial agglomeration of surrounding enterprises.Editor/Gao Xue

Record breaking depth of core wells in Sichuan Chongqing block

In October 2026, China Petroleum Bohai Drilling completed the coring construction of the Luqian 5 well in the Xujiahe Formation, with a depth exceeding 4000 meters and a core recovery rate of 99.7%, breaking the record for the deepest coring well in the block.Editor/Gao Xue

LSHEC Wins Western Qinghai Hydropower Fluoride Wastewater EPC Project

LSHEC has won the EPC project for the treatment of fluorine-containing wastewater in western Qinghai, and has added defluorination equipment to the backend of the original wastewater treatment process, along with an online monitoring system to stabilize water quality control. The enterprise will coordinate the entire process construction, ensure the standard recycling of sewage, and help the enterprise achieve green and low-carbon transformation. Editor/Min Jing

CR21G Completes Breakthrough of Shishan Tunnel

CR21G has successfully completed the construction of the Hewu high-speed railway from the entrance of Shishan Tunnel to the No.1 inclined shaft section. The tunnel is located in the complex geological area of the Dabie Mountains. The project relies on intelligent control and optimized construction plans to overcome difficulties, open up transportation channels inside the tunnel, and create conditions for the subsequent construction of ballastless tracks. Editor/Min Jing