Chinese made air taxis land in Kazakhstan

On July 24, 2026, Shanghai Fengfei Aviation's self-developed large electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft completed its maiden flight in Astana, Kazakhstan, as a supporting event for the 3rd Future Games. The unmanned demonstration flight had a maximum speed and range of 200 kilometers per hour. Kazakhstan has introduced regulations related to low altitude economy to regulate the development of eVTOL industry. The company plans to expand its logistics, rescue, cultural tourism and other applications in Central Asia by using Kazakhstan as its first stop. The aircraft will also be publicly exhibited on July 29-30, 2026.Editor/Gong Ziwei

$210 million logistics hub landing in Kazakhstan

On July 24, 2026, the foundation of the multimodal dry port logistics park was laid in Bakhti Village, Abay District, Kazakhstan. The project has an investment of 210 million US dollars and will be constructed from 2026 to 2028. It is the third railway port between Kazakhstan and China, with an annual designed container throughput of one million TEUs, 200 new positions, supporting docks, bonded warehouses, and employee facilities. It can increase the annual freight volume by 20 to 25 million tons and divert the existing port capacity. 41 investment projects are planned for 2026 in the local area, with copper processing plants starting construction during the same period, and plans to land in special economic zones.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Croatia's 1GW data center approved for access

On July 24, 2026, the Croatian transmission system operator HOPS officially approved the 1GW grid access plan for the Pantheon AI data center, and the project entered the stage of signing the power supply agreement. This data center located in Topsko is jointly built by the American company Pantheon Atlas and the local Kon č ar Group, with a total investment of 50 billion euros. It is planned to start construction in 2027 and be put into operation in 2029. The project will support the construction of a new 400kV substation and 280 kilometers of transmission lines, with an investment of over 500 million euros. After completion, it will be handed over to the Croatian government. Editor/Cheng Liting

Chinese enterprises negotiate two major hydroelectric power stations in Tajikistan

The Tajik Minister of Energy and representatives from China's Gezhouba held talks in Dushanbe to discuss the construction of the 160 MW Aini and 100 MW Yawan hydropower stations in the Zalavshan River basin. Both sides confirmed the deepening of energy cooperation and continued to promote project implementation.Editor/Gao Xue

Egypt officially awards Chinese wind power projects

On July 27, 2026, the Egyptian Minister of Labor inspected the China Electric Power Construction's Rasgarib wind power project and affirmed the project's performance and labor protection effectiveness. The total installed capacity of the project is 200 MW, with an average annual power generation of 800 million kilowatt hours. It is a landmark project for green energy cooperation along the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

Two new ports will be built on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates

On July 22, 2026, Dubai Ports International signed a 50 year agreement with Fujairah to construct the Ruqarat Container Port and Diba Fujairah Port, with annual processing capacities of 2.5 million TEUs and 3.6 million tons of general cargo, respectively, to mitigate risks in the Strait of Hormuz.Editor/Gao Xue

China's electric vehicle production capacity accounts for nearly 75% of the global total

On July 21, 2026, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that China's electric vehicle industry, with its long-term strategic layout, continuous technological innovation, and complete industrial chain advantages, has been at the forefront of the world's electric vehicle revolution. China is currently the undisputed leader in the global electric vehicle industry, producing nearly 75% of the world's electric vehicles. China's advantages are not only reflected in the production field, but also in the leading position in various links of the electric vehicle industry chain.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first photovoltaic ship dual fuel roll on/roll off ship delivered

On July 21, 2026, CSSC Guangchuan International, in collaboration with CSSC Trading, successfully delivered 10800 LNG dual fuel vehicle transport ships to South Korean Ocean Commercial Company through online remote signing. This is the fourth 10000 vehicle class automobile transport ship delivered by China, and also the world's first 10000 vehicle class automobile transport ship equipped with a photovoltaic power generation system.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first integrated computing platform for AI infrastructure has been released

Recently, the New Generation Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure · Advanced Computing Network and Computing Collaboration Forum was held in Shanghai. At the meeting, Hefei Zhongke Brain Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. released three industrial achievements, namely, the world's first computing and electronics integration platform for AI infrastructure, led the first "the Belt and Road" Token strategic alliance in China, shared practical experience of the optimal path of computing and electronics collaboration, and built a complete landing framework for the green and global development of China's AI infrastructure from the technology base to cross-border ecology.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Angola's 1.717 billion yuan electrolytic aluminum phase II project signed and landed

Recently, Zhonggong International Engineering (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zhonggong International Engineering Co., Ltd., signed a business contract with Huatong Angola Industrial Co., Ltd. for the Angola Huatong Electrolytic Aluminum Production Line Phase II project (Sections 1-6) at the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Summit and Exhibition. The contract amount is approximately 1.717 billion yuan. The project is located in Dande Industrial Park, Dande City, Bengo Province, Angola, and will build a new electrolytic aluminum production line with an annual output of 120000 tons. Zhonggong International Jiangsu is responsible for project design, equipment procurement, installation and commissioning, with a contract period of 24 months from the start of construction.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Türkiye Enterprise Starts Kyrgyz Kazalman Large Hydropower Station

Recently, Türkiye Ihras Holding launched the construction of Kyrgyz Kazalman Hydropower Station. The project has an investment of over 10 billion US dollars and a total installed capacity of 912 megawatts. It is planned to be completed within six years, with an annual power generation of over 3.75 billion kilowatt hours after completion, which can guarantee electricity supply for 2 million households. Editor/Min Jing

Chongqing Monorail Operation Experience Export to Malaysia

On July 9, 2026, Chongqing Rail Transit signed a memorandum of cooperation with Prasarana, Malaysia, to export systematic experience in operation management, digital maintenance, and other areas to Kuala Lumpur Monorail. The internationalization of Chinese owned rail transit will extend from construction to operation.Editor/Gao Xue

SABIC plans to invest in Rongsheng

On July 16, 2026, Saudi Arabia's SABIC plans to invest 33 billion yuan in the Rongsheng New Materials Jintang project, adding to China's high-end new materials production capacity layout.Editor/Gao Xue

Tanzan Railway Activation Project Groundbreaking

On July 17th, the comprehensive building of the High Skilled Talent Training Center and Modern Dispatch Command Center for the Tanzania Zambia Railway Activation Project was laid in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking the official entry of the project into the physical construction phase. The two centers cover a total area of 21800 square meters and have a total construction area of 9870 square meters. They integrate talent cultivation, operation management, dispatch command, and logistics support, and are equipped with five professional dispatch stations, as well as train dispatch communication and comprehensive monitoring systems. The project is constructed by China Civil Engineering Corporation and will support the modernization of the operation capacity of the Tanzania Zambia Railway after completion. Editor/Cheng Liting

Saudi electric vehicle market welcomes billions of business opportunities

The wave of electrification in Saudi Arabia has fully begun, with plans to have electric vehicles account for 30% of the capital's market by 2030. The annual growth rate of the charging pile market is expected to exceed 22%, and the annual sales of new energy vehicles are expected to exceed 120000 units. Chinese car companies have seized the billion dollar blue ocean by leveraging their full industry chain and high-temperature adaptation advantages.Editor/Gao Xue

Aktau Port Hub put into operation

On July 14, 2026, the first phase of the Aktau Port container hub jointly built by China and Kazakhstan was put into operation, and the first batch of 55 TEUs of Chinese commodity trains were completed. This node connects the China Europe railway with the Caspian Sea shipping, which will compress cross-border transportation efficiency and smooth the Asia Europe corridor.Editor/Gao Xue

OneSubsea wins deepwater contract in Ivory Coast

OneSubsea and Eni have signed the EPC contract for Phase III of the Baleine project in Cote d'Ivoire, providing a complete set of subsea production systems for 13 wells, including Christmas trees, umbilical cables, manifolds, and control systems. After the third phase is put into operation, the daily production of the oil field will increase from 60000 barrels to 150000 barrels, and the daily production of natural gas will increase from 80 million cubic feet to 200 million cubic feet. Previously, China Wison Clean Energy had signed three FPSO EPCIC contracts, with a processing capacity of 90000 barrels of crude oil and 160 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The final investment decision for this project was completed in May, and it is planned to become one of the largest offshore energy development projects in West Africa. Editor/Cheng Liting

Director of the Palestinian Office pays a visit to Palestinian officials

On July 14, 2026, Sun Zhen, Director of the Palestinian Office, took office and paid a visit to Fatouh, Chairman of the Palestinian National Committee. Fattah warmly congratulated the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC, welcomed Director Sun Zhen to take office, highly appreciated China's development achievements and China's just position on the Palestinian issue, and looked forward to greater development of bilateral relations. Both sides exchanged views on China Pakistan relations, exchanges between the legislative bodies of the two countries, and the Palestinian issue.Editor/Gong Ziwei

ADNOC orders again in Jiangnan

Recently, ADNOC L&S placed an order for four LNG ships with Jiangnan Shipbuilding, involving a capital of 900 million US dollars, to be delivered in 2029.Editor/Gao Xue

Zijin's $4 billion acquisition of Ethiopian gold mine approved

Ethiopia approves Zijin Gold International's acquisition of United Gold Company, with a transaction value of 4 billion US dollars. The Kurmuk gold mine is about to start production and is expected to produce the first batch of gold by mid-2026. The delivery deadline is July 29th.Editor/Gao Xue

Qatar launches bidding for gas field expansion

Recently, Qatar Energy Company launched the EPCI bidding for the subsea pipeline of the North Oilfield West Expansion Project, which will connect the newly built platform with onshore facilities. The project will add two production lines with an annual output of 16 million tons of LNG, which will be put into operation in 2031.Editor/Gao Xue

China Energy Engineering Group wins Congo mine light storage project

China Energy Engineering Hunan Institute signed the EPC contract for the Kamoa Phase II Off grid Photovoltaic Power Station in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a total amount of 1.38 billion yuan. The project is located in a large copper mining area, equipped with 235 megawatts of photovoltaic and 581 megawatt hours of energy storage, to build an independent microgrid in the mining area and solve the problem of unstable power supply. The project adopts a photovoltaic grid type energy storage solution, connected to a smart dispatching platform in the mining area, with a power supply guarantee rate of over 95% and black start capability. This project is a benchmark optical storage microgrid project for large-scale mines worldwide, providing replicable solutions for green power supply in African mining areas.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Eastern Casting and Forging in Tanzania

Recently, Dongfang Forging has built a factory in Tanzania to produce wear-resistant steel balls, filling the local gap, helping to localize the mining supply chain, and deepening cooperation between China and Africa.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese Enterprises Sign Contract for Kazakhstan Steel Project

Fujian Metallurgical Industry Design Institute signed a contract for the design of a 1.5 million ton high-quality steel production line in Kazakhstan, marking a new breakthrough in China Kazakhstan steel production capacity cooperation. The project will export Chinese metallurgical technology and standards to assist in the upgrading of local industries.Editor/Gao Xue

Tajikistan antimony production plant put into operation

On July 7, 2026, Tajikistan's President Rahmon unveiled the plaque for the Sugd antimony production plant, which processes 5000 tons of raw materials annually and can provide 200 job opportunities. On the same day, the President laid the foundation for a new metallurgical enterprise with an annual output of 2 tons of gold, which is expected to start production in August 2027.Editor/Gao Xue

Ambassador Chen Daojiang visits Chiapas, Mexico

From July 5th to 7th, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Mexico Chen Daojiang visited the state of Chiapas in Mexico and met with the local governor, state speaker, and representatives of parliament. Chen Daojiang stated that China is willing to leverage the resource advantages of Chiapas state to deepen practical cooperation between the two sides and benefit the people of both countries. Mexican officials have expressed their appreciation for their relationship with China and look forward to expanding cooperation in areas such as science and technology innovation, green development, and cultural tourism and education. In addition, Chen Daojiang attended the anniversary event of the founding of Southern University in Chazhou and delivered a keynote speech, helping to deepen friendly exchanges and the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Latin America.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chinese companies invest in Indonesia's Bali waste to energy project to launch

On July 8, 2026, the first waste incineration power generation project invested by Chinese enterprises in Bali, Indonesia officially started construction. The project is undertaken by Zhejiang Weiming Environmental Protection, covering an area of approximately 60000 square meters, with a construction period of two years and an operation period of thirty years. Local officials claim that the project can reduce landfill waste by 80%, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 640000 tons annually, optimize local ecology, boost tourism, and become a model for similar projects in Indonesia. The company leader stated that they will export mature domestic waste incineration technology and operational experience, and provide environmental protection solutions tailored to local conditions.Editor/Gong Ziwei

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

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