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

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

In April 2026, foreign trade will shift towards global collaboration

In April 2026, the operating rate of port equipment increased by 7.65% year-on-year. Coastal provinces maintained their advantages, while inland provinces such as Sichuan and Shaanxi relied on the China Europe freight train to become new engines of foreign trade, enhancing the resilience of cross-border supply chains.Editor/Gao Xue

Inner Mongolia's GDP growth rate in the first quarter was 6.2%, leading the country

As of the end of April 2026, Inner Mongolia plans to implement 3668 major projects with a total investment of 3.7 trillion yuan and an annual planned investment of 1079.5 billion yuan. At present, 3200 units have resumed work, with a resumption rate of 87%. The completed investment is 245.2 billion yuan, with a completion rate of 23%. In the first quarter, the GDP of the entire region increased by 6.2% year-on-year, ranking among the top in the country in terms of growth rate. Major project investments are becoming the core engine of economic growth. Editor/Cheng Liting

Domestic 16 MW gas turbine achieves new breakthrough

In May 2026, the first 16 MW natural gas turbine prototype independently developed by Harbin Electric Power Group completed full load testing, with a thermal efficiency of over 36% and nitrogen oxide emissions below 25ppm, reaching international advanced levels.Editor/Gao Xue

The transaction volume of the national carbon market has exceeded 60 billion yuan

The national carbon emission trading market launched online trading on July 16, 2021. The latest transaction data shows that as of May 12, 2026, the cumulative transaction volume of CEA in China has exceeded 896 million tons, with a cumulative transaction volume exceeding 60 billion yuan.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Kowloon Slope deploys land sea new channel operation

On May 11, 2026, Jiulongpo District held a meeting to deploy nine special actions for the construction of the Western Land Sea New Corridor and the hub port industrial park, focusing on advanced materials, logistics supply chain and other fields to promote the integration of industry and city.Editor/Gao Xue

State Grid and Jiangxi Provincial Government held high-level talks

On May 12, 2026, Yin Hong, Secretary of the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee, and Ye Jianchun, Governor of Jiangxi Province, held talks with Zhang Zhigang, Chairman of State Grid Corporation of China, in Nanchang. Zhang Zhigang thanks the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee and Government for their long-term support and assistance to the work of State Grid Corporation of China. He hopes that the company will increase its investment during the 15th Five Year Plan period, promote the Mengxi power transmission project, and assist in energy transformation. State Grid Corporation of China responds by ensuring power supply, increasing investment, and serving the development and dual carbon goals of Jiangxi.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Gansu's 15th Five Year Plan Strong Basic Weaving Road Network

In May 2026, Gansu Province released the outline of the 15th Five Year Plan, which will vigorously implement the action of strengthening the foundation, promote the reinforcement of railway trunk lines, promote the connection of national highways, build the Lanzhou International Freight Train Assembly Center, and stabilize the operation of multiple international freight trains such as China Europe and Central Asia.Editor/Gao Xue

Banan deploys the construction of a new land sea corridor in the western region

On May 9, 2026, Banan District held a conference on the construction of the Western Land Sea New Corridor, with District Chief Zhong Tao in attendance. By 2025, the entire region has formed a transportation network of "3 directions, 12 lines, 25 ports, and 39 overseas distribution warehouses", with cross-border road buses exceeding 10000 for the first time. The meeting pointed out that there are still shortcomings such as low quality and efficiency of channels and the need to upgrade the integration of economic and trade industries. It emphasized the need to focus on the four major links of channels, crossings, nodes, and hubs, promote the transformation from quantitative growth to quality and efficiency improvement, and make every effort to promote the construction of channels to a new level.Editor/Cheng Liting

The cumulative operation of China Europe freight trains has exceeded 130000

On May 9, 2026, the China Europe freight train has operated over 130000 trains over the years, with a total value of over 520 billion US dollars. The train has reached 235 cities in 26 European countries and over 100 cities in 11 Asian countries. The schedule for the entire train runs steadily, and transportation prices have decreased by more than 40% compared to the initial stage of operation.Editor/Gao Xue

China Railway Construction Bridge Bureau holds annual overseas work meeting

Leaders such as Zhou Guannan, Li Gengxu, and Li Guoqiang delivered speeches, presided over meetings, and gave reports respectively. Policy promotion and experience exchange were also carried out at the meetings, which were held in the form of on-site and video conferencing, with relevant personnel attending.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China attends the International Transport Forum Summit

On May 6, 2026, Li Yang, Deputy Minister of Transport, attended the ITF Summit in Germany and proposed to jointly build diverse and resilient international logistics channels such as the Trans Caspian International Transport Corridor.Editor/Gao Xue

Over 5 million tons of goods passed through Mandula Port

On May 6, 2026, the annual cumulative import and export freight volume of Mandula Port in Inner Mongolia exceeded 5 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 121%, and the daily customs clearance capacity increased to 80000 tons, exceeding the target 55 days ahead of schedule.Editor/Gao Xue

China's export of robots achieved a good start in the first quarter

In the first quarter of 2026, the overseas expansion of China's robotics industry accelerated, with a total export value of 11.32 billion yuan for various listed robots, sold to 148 countries and regions worldwide. The export value of newly added tax number category cleaning robots was 7.75 billion yuan, accounting for 68.5% of the total export value of robots and firmly ranking as the main export force. Industrial robots exported 3.16 billion yuan in the first quarter, a year-on-year increase of 42%. The Chinese robotics industry is transforming from a single product output to a comprehensive output of technology, solutions, and services, gradually becoming a new business card for China's foreign trade.Editor/Gong Ziwei

High level operation of cross-border passenger flow of China Laos railway

During the May Day holiday in 2026, the average daily number of inbound and outbound passengers of the China Laos Railway will exceed 1000, and the cumulative number of cross-border international passengers will exceed 810000. The capacity expansion service of Mohan Station will ensure customs clearance.Editor/Gao Xue

Daqing Oilfield's Sichuan Chongqing Exploration Area breaks through the barrier again

On April 27, 2026, the cumulative sales volume of natural gas in the Sichuan Chongqing exploration area of Daqing Oilfield has exceeded 5 billion cubic meters, reaching 5.03 billion cubic meters, and the daily gas production has remained stable at 5.7 million cubic meters, injecting strong momentum into the construction of the Chengdu Chongqing economic circle and national energy supply guarantee. Editor/Cheng Liting

The intelligentization of Shanxi coal mines will be basically achieved by 2027

Shanxi recently issued the "Implementation Plan for Accelerating Energy Green and Low Carbon Transformation and Development", aiming to promote the construction of the energy system and high-quality economic development. The plan proposes to focus on building intelligent green coal mines with a capacity of over 1.2 million tons per year, accelerate resource allocation and transfer, and exit inefficient production capacity. At the same time, it is required that production coal mines that meet the conditions by 2027 achieve basic intelligence, cultivate artificial intelligence application scenarios, continuously improve safety assurance levels, and fully guarantee the stable supply of national electricity coal. Editor/Cheng Liting

Hydrogen ammonia alcohol integration into a new pathway for hydrogen energy

On April 27, 2026, the National Energy Administration stated that green hydrogen ammonia alcohol integration is an important model for the large-scale development of hydrogen energy. As of the end of March, the national renewable energy hydrogen production capacity under construction exceeded 1 million tons per year. At the same time, China has built various green fuel production capacities of about 8 million tons per year of oil equivalent, and will gradually cultivate the green fuel market.Editor/Gao Xue

China's new energy products surged in the first quarter

China's exports of new energy products surged in the first quarter. Customs data shows that the export value of electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic modules increased by 77.5%, 50.4%, and 45.2% respectively, and the export value of solar cells surged by 78% in March. Geopolitics has driven up overseas demand, coupled with centralized customs clearance by enterprises, which has boosted short-term data. In the long run, the cancellation of tax refunds will curb low price competition and promote the industry to shift towards high-quality overseas development. China's industrial chain advantage is continuing to consolidate its core position in global clean energy. Editor/Cheng Liting

Quzhou Port opens dual liner service

Recently, Quzhou Port has opened CCA dual transport regular liners to Jiaxing Port and Ningbo Zhoushan Port, achieving two-way linkage of import and export of heavy containers. Two shifts per week, enterprises can complete customs clearance locally, reducing costs by nearly 35000 yuan per trip.Editor/Gao Xue

Khorgos Port Freight Record High

In April 2026, the import and export freight volume of Khorgos Port in the first quarter will be 10.329 million tons, an increase of 4.2% year on year, ranking first in Xinjiang, and the export of new energy vehicles will grow significantly.Editor/Gao Xue

Friendship Pass Port Increases Trade with ASEAN

On April 22, 2026, the import and export volume of Friendship Port to ASEAN in the first quarter was 160.48 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.7%. The import of durian reached 55000 tons, a sharp increase of 3.5 times, and the export of automobiles surged by 2.1 times.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprises make multiple breakthroughs in overseas infrastructure construction

In April 2026, China Railway Joint Venture won the bid for Ho Chi Minh City Subway Line 2, China Construction won the first bid for the UAE high-speed railway, CITIC won the Dubai landmark, and Chinese enterprises won multiple projects in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.Editor/Gao Xue

The throughput of major ports in China increased by 4% in the first quarter

In the first quarter of 2026, the cargo throughput of major ports in China will increase by 4% to 4.39 billion tons, the container volume will increase by 8% to 89.64 million TEUs, and foreign trade will grow by 7.6% as the core engine. Shanghai, Ningbo Zhoushan, and Shenzhen lead the way, while Suzhou Port and its inland waterway have shown impressive growth rates. Qingdao and Tianjin Ports have achieved double-digit growth. The explosion of "new three types" and AI product exports has driven the recovery of routes in the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta. Tangshan mine and Yantai have seen a surge in miscellaneous goods. Looking ahead to the second quarter, geopolitics may put pressure on commodity trade. Editor/Cheng Liting

Cross border highway shuttle bus on the Land Sea New Corridor breaks record

On April 18, 2026, the total number of cross-border road shuttle buses shipped by the Western Land Sea New Corridor in 2025 was 12555, with a value of 17.417 billion yuan, an increase of 91% and 306% respectively year-on-year, both reaching a historical high.Editor/Gao Xue

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy Responds to Rumors of 'Friendship' Pipeline Blockade

According to the Ministry of Energy, Kazakhstan has not received any official notification from Russia regarding restrictions on the transit transportation of Kazakh crude oil through the "Atyrau Samara Friendship Pipeline" route. According to unofficial sources, due to the limited technical capabilities of the Russian side, the crude oil transportation work on this route may not be able to be carried out temporarily from May 1st this year. The Ministry of Energy stated that it is expected that the transit transportation of crude oil in Kazakhstan will resume after the relevant technical faults are resolved.Editor/Yang Meiling