China Huadian and China Telecom signed a strategic cooperation agreement

On September 20, 2026, China Huadian Corporation Limited and China Telecom Group Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the headquarters of China Telecom. Ye Xiangdong, Chairman and Party Secretary of China Huadian, Xu Shubiao, General Manager and Deputy Party Secretary, witnessed the signing and held talks with Ke Ruiwen, Chairman and Party Secretary of China Telecom, and Liu Guiqing, General Manager and Deputy Party Secretary. According to the agreement, both parties will establish a strategic partnership in the fields of technological innovation, smart energy, and new industries, jointly exploring new technologies, new formats, and new models to assist in the transformation and upgrading of energy and digital intelligence.Editor/Gong Ziwei

By August 2026, the national railway has sent a total of 1.389 billion tons of coal

According to China Railway Group, from January to August 2026, the national railway has sent a total of 2.69 billion tons of goods and loaded 187400 vehicles per day, maintaining a high level of operation. Among them, in the first eight months, the transportation of key materials for national economy and people's livelihood was given priority and transportation capacity was tilted to ensure fast and efficient delivery. A total of 1.389 billion tons of coal have been sent, including 928 million tons of thermal coal. The coal reserves of railway direct power plants across the country remain at a high level.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Environmental Impact Assessment Announcement for 4 Million Tons Coal to Oil Project

In September 2026, Shaanxi Times Energy and Chemical Co., Ltd. announced for the first time the environmental impact assessment of the first phase of the 2 million ton annual demonstration project for the 4 million ton annual coal indirect liquefaction project. The project is located in Yushen Industrial Zone, Yulin, with a planned total investment of 77.7 billion yuan. After completion, it is expected to produce 4.17 million tons of high-quality oil products and high-end chemicals annually.Editor/Gao Xue

Signing of Agreement to Upgrade Roads in Vanuatu

On September 18, 2026, China and Vanuatu signed an agreement to implement the aid for the upgrading and renovation of the Port Vila road project in Vanuatu. The project is organized and implemented by the International Economic Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce, and the construction content is to upgrade and transform 19 roads with a total length of about 12.29 kilometers in the urban area of Port Vila.Editor/Gao Xue

Successful trial operation of 2-ton load-bearing tethered balloon

On September 21, 2026, the first 2-ton load tethered balloon in China was successfully put into trial operation in the Xizang section of the ± 800 kV UHV DC transmission project from Southeast Tibet to the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. The diameter of the tethered balloon in this trial run is 25 meters and the volume is 8000 cubic meters. By controlling multiple tethered cables to synchronously retract and release, heavy construction materials can be lifted off the ground and smoothly moved along the predetermined route towards the mountainous work site.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Ethiopian Workshop Training Base has been launched

In September 2026, the Luban Workshop Intelligent Building Technology Training Base in Ethiopia was unveiled and launched in Addis Ababa. The base is jointly built by Tianjin Vocational and Technical Normal University, China Construction Eighth Engineering Division North China Company, and Ethiopian Federal Vocational and Technical Training Institute. It relies on the new headquarters building project of Ethiopian Commercial Bank to provide local youth with intelligent building and digital system training platforms.Editor/Gao Xue

Shenxi Transformer New Energy High end Digital Factory Starts Construction

Recently, the Shenyang Shenxi Transformer New Energy Equipment High end Digital Factory project officially started construction in Shenyang Economic and Technological Development Zone. The project focuses on core products such as wind, solar, and photovoltaic boost transformers, energy storage dedicated transformers, and builds a full process intelligent manufacturing system. After being put into operation, it will fill the gaps in the regional new energy equipment industry chain and promote the upgrading of the local power transmission and transformation industry to high-end and intelligent. Editor/Cheng Liting

Comprehensive Management of Chaobai River Mihuai Shun Section

On September 21, 2026, the first phase of the comprehensive treatment project for the Mihuai Shun section of the Chaobai River in Beijing officially started, and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2030. The project covers Miyun, Huairou, and Shunyi districts, with a total length of 46.6 kilometers of river treatment. It will coordinate and improve the flood control engineering system, and synchronously support ecological facilities such as vegetation restoration. This project, together with the already underway Tongzhou section project, forms the core framework for the comprehensive management of the Chaobai River, which will comprehensively enhance the flood control capacity and ecological quality of the basin. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Pear Tree Green Methanol Project has fully started construction

The Pear Tree Green Methanol Project, which is under the general contracting of China Chemical Engineering Fifth Ring Company, has recently entered the comprehensive construction phase. The project relies on local wind power and corn stover resources, using a green electricity hydrogen production and biomass gasification coupling process. After reaching production capacity, it consumes 700000 tons of straw annually, produces 197200 tons of green methanol, and can replace nearly 100000 tons of marine fuel. It also reduces carbon dioxide emissions by over 300000 tons annually. Editor/Cheng Liting

New cruise route opened, Shenzhen boarding directly to Singapore

On September 20, 2026, the Dream Cruise set sail from Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Home Port, ushering in the golden autumn sailing season, with an operating period until November 5. This season's routes have been upgraded with the addition of Singapore destinations, covering Hue and Nha Trang in Vietnam, Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia, and Mala in Brunei. Tourists from the Greater Bay Area can board a ship from Shenzhen directly to Singapore without the need for long-distance transfers. The season offers different lengths of flights, with a 12 day long trip that allows for a one-time visit to 4 countries, suitable for families and group travel. Sea vacation eliminates the hassle of repeated transfers and hotel changes, providing a new option for outbound travel during the Mid Autumn Festival and National Day for tourists in southern China.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The ASEAN Steel Forum will be held in Manila

The Second ASEAN Steel Policymakers Conference and 2026 ASEAN Steel Forum will be held in Manila, Philippines from September 21 to 24, 2026, hosted by the Southeast Asian Steel Association. The forum, with the theme of sustainable development and architecture, focuses on cutting-edge issues such as decarbonization of steel, green manufacturing, and construction steel. It gathers governments, associations, enterprises, and research institutions from ASEAN countries and is an annual event for enterprises to connect policies and expand international cooperation.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Electric Power Construction Brazil project put into operation ahead of schedule

Recently, the 500 kV transmission line project in Brazil's EDP Pio í state, constructed by China Electric Power Construction, was successfully connected to the grid and officially put into commercial operation, completing and operating ahead of the contract schedule. After the project is put into operation, it will further improve the regional power transmission network architecture, fill the gaps in the local power grid's power supply capacity, and provide safer, more stable, and reliable power support for improving the quality and efficiency of regional industries, ensuring electricity supply for people's livelihoods, and promoting high-quality economic and social development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The dredging of the waterway in the high discharge port area of Basuo Port has started

Recently, Yuexin and 668 mud barges completed the first ship of dredging material unloading at the dumping area of Basuo Port, and the dredging construction of the first phase of the high discharge port area of Basuo Port has officially started. CCCC Fourth Navigation Bureau took the lead in coordinating all parties involved in the construction, overcoming typhoon interference and seizing the construction window to ensure the safe positioning of ships and the smooth commencement of the project. After the completion of the project, it will undertake the transportation needs of bulk goods in the Lingang Industrial Park, fill the gaps in infrastructure in the western ports of Hainan, improve the land sea logistics channels in the west, and help promote the deep integration of port industry and city development. Editor/Cheng Liting

In August, the total electricity consumption in society exceeded one trillion yuan

On September 20, 2026, the National Energy Administration released the electricity consumption data for the whole society in August. In August 2026, the total electricity consumption of the society will exceed one trillion yuan, reaching 1033.2 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 1.7%; The electricity load reached a historical high of 1.56 billion kilowatts, 49.69 million kilowatts higher than the maximum load of the previous year, and exceeded the maximum load of the previous year for a total of 7 days. From January to August, the total electricity consumption of the whole society reached 717.3 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%. Editor/Cheng Liting

Erdos high carbon aldehyde alcohol strong chain project starts construction

Recently, the Inner Mongolia Yino New Material Fischer Tropsch Olefin to High Carbon Aldehyde Alcohol Strong Chain Project started construction in the Duguitala Industrial Park of Hangjin Economic Development Zone. The project covers an area of approximately 124.1 acres with a total investment of 541 million yuan. It will build a 40000 ton/year high carbon alcohol and 20000 ton/year high carbon aldehyde separation unit, supporting public works, and renovate and expand existing facilities. It is planned to be put into operation in September 2027. After reaching production capacity, the scale production capacity of C6-C11 series products can be formed, with an annual revenue of about 1.047 billion yuan and an annual tax payment of over 100 million yuan. It is a key project for extending and supplementing the local coal chemical industry chain. Editor/Cheng Liting

Indonesia Discusses Jakarta-Bandung HSR Debt During China Visit

Indonesian National Economic Council Chairman Luhut met with Zheng Zhajie in Beijing to discuss the debt repayment mechanism for the Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway, stating that China has no objections to this plan. The talks also involve the operation of the transmission line and the planning of extending it to Surabaya. Indonesia plans to promote the equity adjustment of KCIC and study a long-term installment repayment plan of up to 80 years. Editor/Min Jing

CR20G Starts A380 Highway Upgrade Project in Uzbekistan

The upgrade project of key sections of the A380 highway in Uzbekistan, undertaken by CR20G, has officially started. Ukrainian President Mirziyoyev attended the ceremony via video conference. The length of the renovated road section is 92 kilometers, and the original two lane road will be renovated to enhance traffic capacity. The project is expected to be opened in 2029, helping to improve the core trunk road network in Ukraine. Editor/Min Jing

CATL Teams Up with Egypt's BME for 1GWh Battery Pack Assembly in North Africa

CATL signed a technology cooperation agreement with local Egyptian company BME, witnessed by the Egyptian Prime Minister and Minister of Industry. The first phase of the project plans a production capacity of 1GWh, which can be expanded to 5GWh in the long term. CATL outputs technology equipment and training, does not participate in factories, helps Egypt fill the gaps in local battery manufacturing, and promotes the development of new energy industries in North Africa. Editor/Min Jing

Dubai logistics companies accelerate their layout in the Gulf Cooperation Council

On September 16, 2026, regional logistics company GWC announced the expansion of its business in the United Arab Emirates, the establishment of two new subsidiaries, and cooperation with Dubai's Meydan Free Zone to build three multimodal transport trade corridors connecting major markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Its real-time fulfillment network has increased from 1 branch to 10 within a year, connecting the Dubai warehouse with the entire Gulf market.Editor/Gao Xue

CATL launches Romanian energy storage project

In September 2026, CATL signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Renovatio Solar in Romania to jointly promote the Borze ș ti 918 megawatt hour energy storage power station in Moldova. The project is developed by SPV and EPC general contracting is undertaken by Renovatio Solar. The construction period is expected to be 12 months.Editor/Gao Xue

China's aviation logistics cargo volume exceeds 10 million tons for the first time

In September 2026, the China Aviation Association Aviation Conference released a report showing that by 2025, the national civil aviation cargo and mail transportation volume would exceed 10 million tons for the first time, reaching 10.172 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 13.3%. International routes completed 4.4025 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 22.1%, accounting for over 40%. 252 new freight routes have been opened nationwide, with a total of 272 cargo planes.Editor/Gao Xue

Wang Haijun Leads a Team to Visit CSCEC ME for Middle East Market Cooperation Talks

On September 16, 2026, Wang Haijun, Deputy General Manager of CSCEC4B, and his delegation visited the CSCEC ME headquarters for a discussion. Both sides exchanged views on the characteristics and business opportunities of the Middle East market, deepened coordination and docking, explored cooperation space, and worked together to promote the high-quality development of the group's overseas business. Editor/Min Jing

Hebei Holds "Heaven Is One Family Under the Same Moon" Tourism Promotion in Belgrade

On September 18, 2026, Tianya Communist Party held the Hebei Cultural and Tourism Promotion Conference at the Belgrade Chinese Cultural Center, with over 200 representatives from various sectors from China and Serbia in attendance. The event relies on exhibitions of intangible cultural heritage and cultural performances to showcase Hebei's cultural and tourism resources. All parties look forward to using cultural and tourism as a link to continuously deepen cultural exchanges and friendly exchanges between China and Serbia. Editor/Min Jing

YRCG Conducts Quarterly Inspection on YF High‑Speed Railway Section 3

Recently, Ma Mingzheng, Chairman of YRCG, led a team to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the third quarter at YF High speed Railway Section 3 of China Railway First Bureau. They conducted on-site visits to multiple key construction sites, recognized the achievements of intelligent construction in the project, and put forward three work requirements around benchmark building, safety production, and intelligent quality improvement. Editor/Min Jing

The first territorial direct cross-border e-commerce in Xinjiang has landed

In September 2026, the first territorial direct and cross-border e-commerce clearance model in Xinjiang will be implemented in Kashgar. Advance declaration, pre inspection, and direct exit upon arrival at the border of the goods have reduced the customs clearance time from 3 to 5 days to 6 to 8 hours, significantly reducing the turnover cost of enterprise ports and helping to develop markets in Central Asia and South Asia.Editor/Gao Xue

SCO and Eurasian Economic Union sign cooperation plan

On September 17, 2026, the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Eurasian Economic Commission signed the 2027-2030 activity plan in Beijing. The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to China stated that the Eurasian Economic Union and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are two complementary and important interactive platforms in the Eurasian region, and cooperation with China is particularly important.Editor/Gao Xue

Lanzhou Petrochemical Aviation Coal Renovation Project Announcement

In September 2026, Lanzhou Petrochemical's 1.2 million ton annual diesel hydrogenation production aviation kerosene adaptability renovation project was first publicly announced for environmental impact assessment. The project is located in the chemical industrial park of Xigu District, Lanzhou. It will be renovated within the existing boundary of the facility without adding any additional land. The facility will occupy approximately 7000 square meters.Editor/Gao Xue

Yueyang Sanhe Airport's aviation port enters normal operation

Since September, the aviation port of Hunan Yueyang Sanhe Airport has officially started normal operation, simultaneously opening three international all cargo routes to Hanoi, Dhaka, and Bangkok, covering core markets in Southeast Asia and South Asia. In the past two weeks of operation, Yueyang Customs has supervised a total of 48 inbound and outbound aircraft, achieving an import and export value of 150 million yuan. Editor/Cheng Liting

Yingpu AI computing power core component project starts construction in Yixing

On September 18, 2026, the intelligent manufacturing project of the core components of the Yingpu Machinery Artificial Intelligence Data Center generator set started in Yixing Environmental Science Park, Wuxi. The total investment of the project is 1.02 billion yuan, and 38000 square meters of factory buildings will be newly built and renovated. After reaching production capacity, 3000 sets of AI data center high-power engine precision machining cylinder bodies and 30000 sets of supporting parts production capacity will be added, helping to supplement key links in the local computing power supporting industry chain. Editor/Cheng Liting

Binyang Gantang 200000 kW wind power project starts construction

On September 16, 2026, the Binyang Gantang Wind Farm project officially started construction. It was jointly invested and built by Nanning Jiaotou Energy Group and Huadian New Energy, with a total installed capacity of 200000 kilowatts and a planned installation of 32 6.25MW wind turbines. After the project is put into operation, the annual power generation will be about 420 million kilowatt hours, and 126600 tons of standard coal can be saved annually, which will effectively optimize the energy structure of Nanning. Editor/Cheng Liting