Deepening cultural and tourism cooperation between China and Arab countries

At the end of June 2026, a Chinese tourism delegation visited Abu Dhabi and the two sides reached multiple cooperation agreements. Etihad Airways announced that its flights to China will increase to 35 per week.Editor/Gao Xue

PetroChina and Total Energy Paris Meeting

On July 6, 2026, PetroChina and Total Energy held the ninth meeting of the Strategic Cooperation Steering Committee in Paris, and both sides agreed to strengthen communication, operate existing projects well, and promote cooperation to a new level.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprises undertake the construction and opening of highways in Cambodia

On July 7, 2026, the upgrade project of Cambodia's Highway 7, undertaken by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was opened to traffic in Kampong Cham Province. Cambodian Prime Minister Hong Manet and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin attended the event. The project is 45.5 kilometers long and has received preferential loan support from the Export Import Bank of China.Editor/Gao Xue

Nanyang-Xinyang-Hefei High-speed Railway Approved for Year-end Construction

The Nanxinhe high-speed railway, with a total investment of 68.1 billion yuan, has been approved after four years of preparation. The route is located in mountainous areas with difficult construction in soft soil geology, and the Anhui section is a key hub. The project will start construction at the end of the year and significantly reduce travel time from southern Henan to the Yangtze River Delta after its opening, driving the development of infrastructure industries along the route. Editor/Min Jing

CCCC Deploys Teams for Typhoon Relief Across Guangxi

Affected by Typhoon Maysak, many areas in Qinzhou and Fangchenggang, Guangxi have experienced dangerous situations such as waterlogging, landslides, and blocked roads. CCCC quickly deployed personnel and equipment to various project departments in Guangxi, cleared blocked roads, cleared accumulated water, cleared post disaster garbage, and made every effort to eliminate safety hazards, assist local post disaster recovery, demonstrating the responsibility of central enterprises. Editor/Min Jing

Suzhou Advances Low-altitude Economy High-quality Growth

Suzhou is vigorously expanding its low altitude economic industry and has opened 546 low altitude air routes, with complete low altitude infrastructure and vast service airspace. The local area is deeply cultivating low altitude application scenarios in multiple fields, improving the industrial ecology and governance system, promoting the extension of low altitude economy from manufacturing to services, and assisting the development of new quality productivity. Editor/Min Jing

Energy self balancing converter valve sets sail for installation in Guangdong

The core equipment of the Yangshan Island offshore converter station in Yangjiang set sail from Nantong, Jiangsu, heading towards the Yangjiang sea area in Guangdong. The world's first new type of converter valve with energy self balancing function has officially entered the offshore installation stage. This equipment is developed by Changzhou Borui Electric Power and will be applied to the world's largest offshore wind power direct current transmission project. The project is scheduled to be put into operation in October 2025 and can provide approximately 6 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity to the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area annually, significantly reducing regional carbon emissions. Yes, it is equivalent to saving 1.74 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 4.62 million tons. Editor/Cheng Liting

The proportion of installed wind and solar power in Shandong has exceeded 50%

Recently, with the commissioning of the Huaneng Dezhou Xiaomiao Zhuang 30000 kW wind power project, the total installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power in Shandong has reached 130.56 million kW, accounting for 50.18% of the province's total installed capacity of electricity, achieving a historic achievement of more than half of the installed capacity of wind and solar power. As a major industrial and energy consuming province, Shandong has previously achieved a new energy installed capacity surpassing coal-fired power. The proportion of wind and solar installed capacity has exceeded 50%, marking the continuous deepening of the local green and low-carbon transformation, which will inject solid green power support into industrial green upgrading. Editor/Cheng Liting

The proportion of new energy installed capacity in Hainan has exceeded 50%

As of the end of June 2026, the installed capacity of new energy in Hainan has reached 12.71 million kilowatts, accounting for 50.1% of the total installed capacity in the province, officially entering a new stage of development dominated by new energy. In the past five years, the installed capacity of new energy in Hainan has grown more than five times. With the continuous improvement of the source network load storage coordination system and the island's characteristic intelligent dispatch mechanism, the local green power consumption capacity has steadily improved. Multiple scenarios such as zero carbon demonstration zones and agricultural photovoltaic complementarity have also been implemented simultaneously, accumulating mature experience for the large-scale operation of high proportion new energy on the island. Editor/Cheng Liting

Wisdom Blueprint Starts 36.75B Yuan Computing Center in Qingyang Gansu

On July 6, 2026, the first phase of the Wisdom Blueprint Western Intelligent Computing Center, with a total investment of 3.675 billion yuan, began construction in the Qingyang East Digital West Computing Park. The project focuses on zero carbon green power construction, with five industry-leading advantages. Multiple industry contracts have been completed simultaneously on site, and after completion, green computing power will be output to help the local area build a green computing power industry highland.Editor/Min Jing

CR15G Wins 540M Yuan Stone Mining Project in Baiyin Gansu

CR15G has won the tuff stone mining project in Jingyuan County, Baiyin, Gansu Province, with a contract amount of 540 million yuan and a construction period of 1095 days. The project covers earthwork stripping, ore mining and transportation, etc. It aims to develop local minerals in a green manner, supplement the production capacity of building materials, ensure the supply of regional infrastructure building materials, and promote the development of local mining economy. Editor/Min Jing

LSHEAVY EQUIPMENT Delivers Hydrogenation Reactor for Tianjin Petrochemical

During the high temperature and scorching heat, LSHEAVY EQUIPMENT overcame difficulties and successfully completed and delivered the Tianjin Petrochemical mixed hydrogenation reactor. The manufacturing process of this equipment is complex and the quality control standards are strict. The enterprise optimized the production plan, strictly controlled the quality of the entire process, and completed the delivery on schedule, helping Tianjin Petrochemical to control hidden dangers and improve production quality. Editor/Min Jing

Huadian Vietnam's 200000 kW wind power has been put into operation

On July 6, 2026, China Huadian Corporation's 200000 kilowatt wind power project in Dele Province, Vietnam was fully operational, with a total of 73 wind turbines installed. The project generated 612 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 500000 tons, and supplied power to 240000 households in the area, making it Huadian Corporation's largest overseas wind power project.Editor/Gao Xue

The photovoltaic system of Xi'an East Station will be put into operation

The 7.25-megawatt rooftop photovoltaic power generation system of Xi'an East Station is about to be put into operation, with an average annual power generation of 7.61 million kWh, achieving on-site consumption of green electricity. The project overcomes the technical difficulties of irregular hyperbolic surfaces and provides a replicable model for near zero carbon operation of large transportation hubs.Editor/Gao Xue

Nigeria's 6000 ton lithium plant put into operation

On July 2, 2026, the Endo Lithium Processing Project in Nasarawa State, Nigeria was officially put into operation, with a daily processing capacity of 6000 tons of lithium ore and an investment of approximately 250 million US dollars. It is operated by Diamond New Energy. The Nepalese government adheres to the policy of local mineral processing and prohibits direct export of raw minerals. The project marks the further deepening of Chinese enterprises' layout in the African lithium industry chain.Editor/Gao Xue

Shenyang releases action plan for service industry, laying out low altitude industry

The Shenyang Municipal Government in Liaoning Province has issued the "Shenyang Service Industry Capacity Expansion and Quality Improvement Action Plan", aiming to achieve a service industry added value of over 730 billion yuan by 2030. The Plan specifies the transformation and upgrading of existing tourism projects, enriching service formats such as red tourism and study tours. Develop low altitude tourism and promote the opening of low altitude sightseeing routes in scenic areas. Promote the application of facilities and equipment such as intelligent warehouse distribution and unmanned delivery in commercial logistics enterprises. Create low altitude+benchmark application scenarios, develop low altitude services such as agricultural and forestry crop protection, emergency rescue, etc. Promote the pilot construction of postal drone logistics. Support the expansion of low altitude service formats in the Faku Aviation Industry Base. By 2030, the total number of low altitude flight hours will reach 700000, and the total approved low altitude route kilometers will reach 734 kilometers.Editor/Gong Ziwei

2.87 billion wind power project landed in Inner Mongolia

On July 7, 2026, Huaneng Mengdong Chifeng Wengniute Banner's 1.2 million kilowatt wind, solar and energy storage integrated wind power PC general contracting project announced the bidding candidates, with a total bid amount of 2.87 billion yuan. The project is a key project in Shagehuang, equipped with a large-scale energy storage station, divided into two zones: north and south. It will be connected to the grid in batches by the end of 2026 and fully put into operation in 2027. In this bidding, the joint venture of China Electric Power Construction and China Energy Engineering occupies the first place in each section, with significant advantages. The completion of the project can stabilize wind power output, drive local industrial employment, and is the core project of the local wind and solar energy storage base.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Huadian's largest overseas wind power project is put into operation in Vietnam

At 16:00 on July 6, 2026, the Vietnam Dele 4 * 50000 kW wind power project invested, constructed and operated by China Huadian Technology and Industry Group Co., Ltd. successfully realized full capacity commercial operation, marking the completion and operation of the wind power project with the largest scale invested and constructed overseas by China Huadian Group Co., Ltd., which injected new momentum for high-quality joint construction of the the Belt and Road and promoting the green transformation of energy in Southeast Asia.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Dalian No.1 makes its maiden flight

The Dalian No.1 low altitude cross sea long endurance composite wing unmanned aerial vehicle independently developed by Dalian University of Technology has successfully completed its first sea flight test. The core indicators such as mounting capacity, range and endurance, and wind resistance of this aircraft model have all met expectations, adding a high-performance practical platform for China to build an integrated low altitude economic ecosystem of land, sea and air. Editor/Cheng Liting

Xinjiang Jimsar shale oil breaks the record for the shortest drilling cycle in China

On July 6, 2026, the JHW91-13 well located in the Jimsar National Continental Shale Oil Demonstration Zone in Xinjiang was successfully drilled, with a completion period of 7.75 days, a completion depth of 5501 meters, and a vertical depth of 4031 meters, breaking the record for the shortest drilling period for shale oil at the same depth in China. The drilling efficiency reached the advanced level of shale oil wells of the same type in North America. Editor/Cheng Liting

Dubai Kicks Off Construction of Al Ha'il Highway

Dubai officially announces the construction of the Al Ha'il Highway, a 15 kilometer elevated two-way six lane road project that will start in 2027 and be completed by 2030, significantly improving traffic efficiency. The project is included in the $5 billion urban development plan, aimed at improving transportation in the area and consolidating Dubai's position as a hub for Middle East trade and commerce. Editor/Min Jing

Design Bid Winner Confirmed for Sichuan Yanyuan Baiwu Pumped Storage Project

The total investment of Baiwu pumped storage in Liangshan Salt Source, Sichuan is 15.661 billion yuan, with an installed capacity of 1.4 million kilowatts and leading design technology for ultra-high head. China Electric Power Construction Chengdu Institute won the survey and design bid with a price of 322 million yuan, with a service period until the end of 2033. The project will help Sichuan power grid peak shaving and new energy consumption. Editor/Min Jing

CCCC Road Completes Closure of Yongjiang Extra Large Bridge

The Ningbo Yongjiang Extra Large Bridge, constructed by CCCC Road Construction, has been successfully closed. The bridge is the world's largest three tower asymmetric cable-stayed bridge with a span. The project team has innovated multiple core construction technologies and overcome complex water construction challenges. The project is expected to be opened by the end of 2027, empowering the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta. Editor/Min Jing

Artificial intelligence industrial park starts construction

Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Iridium Factory · Qiandeng Artificial Intelligence Industrial Park was successfully held. This is a landmark project for Qiandeng Town to seize the AI industry trend and collaborate with Kunshan Chuangkong Group to empower industrial upgrading. The park will be located on the east side of Airport Road and the south side of Zhuangxiang Port, and will create a high standard intelligent manufacturing complex integrating production and manufacturing, research and development innovation, and comprehensive office. After the settled enterprises reach full production capacity, the average output value per mu will not be less than 10 million yuan, which will become a core new carrier to promote the industrial level improvement of Qiandeng Town.Editor/Cheng Liting

Jinko's Birth in Eastern Europe

Jinko signed a contract with Taliva Energy at the Munich Solar Energy Exhibition, and won 400 MWh energy storage orders from Romania and Türkiye to jointly expand the new energy market in Europe.Editor/Gao Xue

By 2026, Africa's infrastructure investment will exceed 100 billion yuan

According to World Bank data in 2026, private investment in infrastructure in low - and middle-income countries reached $100.7 billion. African projects are shifting towards cross-border packaging and mixed financing, presenting new opportunities and compliance barriers for Chinese enterprises.Editor/Gao Xue

The bidding for the Ajman Railway will start in 2026

In July 2026, Etihad Railway in the United Arab Emirates launched a tender for the Ajman passenger branch line. The completion of the project will enable the national railway passenger transport network to cover the five emirates and help the the Belt and Road transport connectivity.Editor/Gao Xue

The transportation volume of cross mile sea freight lines has significantly increased

In the past five years, the freight volume of the trans Caspian international transportation line has increased by 3.5 times, relying on port infrastructure upgrades, channel dredging, and the implementation of digital freight platforms to achieve capacity improvement. Ha Zhong plans to transport 300000 TEUs of the line by 2029, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has stated that an investment of 28 billion US dollars will be needed for the construction of the line in the next three years. Ha plans to borrow 229.5 billion Tengge to repair roads, and will also jointly launch special projects to expand container transit transportation. In addition, the Central Asia Entrepreneurship Group channel expo211 is attached, and group leaders can communicate offline in Khorgos.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Singapore looks forward to deepening artificial intelligence cooperation with China

On July 6, 2026, Singapore's Minister of National Development, Xu Fangda, delivered a keynote speech at the Singapore China Forum, stating that Singapore looks forward to deepening cooperation with China in areas such as green transformation, artificial intelligence, and addressing population aging. Xu Fangda said that China is in a leading position globally in the fields of renewable energy and clean energy technology, and the rich experience accumulated by China in these areas is of great significance for strengthening regional energy resilience and promoting decarbonization process.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Xinjiang shale oil well breaks domestic drilling cycle record in China

On July 6, 2026, the JHW91-13 well located in the Jimsar National Continental Shale Oil Demonstration Zone in Xinjiang was successfully drilled, with a completion period of 7.75 days, a completion depth of 5501 meters, and a vertical depth of 4031 meters, breaking the record for the shortest drilling period for shale oil at the same depth in China. The drilling efficiency reached the advanced level of shale oil wells of the same type in North America.Editor/Gong Ziwei