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Henan International undertakes Mozambique water supply project
The water supply project undertaken by Henan International Group in the suburbs of Maputo has benefited nearly 72000 residents, with a daily added water supply capacity of about 30000 cubic meters.Editor/Gao Xue
CNOOC and Kazakhstan Oil and Gas signed a cooperation agreement
On April 14, 2026, CNOOC and KMG Drilling Company, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan National Oil Corporation, signed a framework agreement focusing on drilling operations, technology transfer, and talent training, deepening cooperation in Central Asian oilfield services.Editor/Gao Xue
Malaysia's East Rail completes full track laying
In April 2026, the 519 kilometer track laying of the Kota Bharu to Gombak section of the Malaysia East Coast Railway, designed and constructed by Chinese enterprises, was completed ahead of schedule, and the project entered the system debugging phase.Editor/Gao Xue
Chongqing made new energy vehicles borrow land sea new channel to go abroad
On April 15, 2026, the China Laos cross-border new energy vehicle special train departed from Tuanjie Village in Chongqing and went directly to Vientiane in five days. In the first two months of this year, Chongqing's automobile exports surged by nearly 90% year-on-year.Editor/Gao Xue
Tanzanian media highly praises the cooperation between Tanzania and Zambia railways
In April 2026, the ruling party newspaper of Tanzania highly praised the historical significance of the China Africa Tanzania Zambia railway cooperation, stating that the $1.4 billion activation project would revitalize the vitality of the East African trade corridor.Editor/Gao Xue
Tajikistan and Ukraine launch cooperation project
Recently, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have launched 12 cooperation projects simultaneously, with a total investment of over 1.6 billion US dollars, covering fields such as home appliances, textiles, food, and pharmaceuticals.Editor/Gao Xue
Mongolia's coal exports surged by 57% in the first quarter
According to the statistics of the Mongolian customs agency, the coal export volume in the first quarter of 2026 reached 27.5319 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 57.0%. Among them, the export of hard coal was 26.3409 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 66.8%; Lignite exports amounted to 1.191 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 31.4%. In March, exports amounted to 11.0607 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 84.1% and a month on month increase of 74.2%. The export of hard coal was 10.5164 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 85.3% and a month on month increase of 71.7%; Lignite exports reached 544300 tons, a year-on-year increase of 18.8% and a month on month surge of 141.2%. Editor/Cheng Liting
TikTok invests $125 million to deeply cultivate e-commerce in Vietnam
TikTok recently invested $125 million in Ho Chi Minh City to focus on improving its logistics, payment, and digital commerce systems, aiming to address pain points such as low fulfillment efficiency and complex COD management in Vietnamese e-commerce. Against the backdrop of Vietnam's e-commerce scale reaching 32 billion US dollars and dominated by Shopee and TikTok, the new E-commerce Law plans to introduce strict regulations, extending supervision to live streaming e-commerce content and seller qualifications. Cross border sellers face higher thresholds for local registration and data compliance, and the platform's responsibility boundaries are further clarified.Editor/Cheng Liting
Azerbaijan will participate in the Beijing Service Trade Fair
On April 3, 2026, the Azerbaijan Export Investment Agency and the Chinese side held talks in Baku and confirmed that local enterprises will form groups to participate in the September Beijing Service Trade Fair and discuss employee training in China.Editor/Gao Xue
Egypt upgrades industrial infrastructure, attracting Chinese enterprises
In April 2026, Egypt launched the upgrading plan for the four links in the Upper Egypt Industrial Park, prioritizing the improvement of water, electricity, and road facilities, and introducing private capital to participate in operations, providing a new window for Chinese manufacturing enterprises to go global.Editor/Gao Xue
The Shenzhen Uzbekistan Tashkent route sets sail
Shenzhen Airport has officially opened the Shenzhen Tashkent route, which is the first international route and the first direct passenger route to Central Asia this year. Uzbekistan Airlines operates one flight per week, connecting the Greater Bay Area with the core hub of Central Asia. The route deepens China Uzbekistan economic and trade cooperation, helps Shenzhen Airport build the the Belt and Road aviation network (42 cities have been opened to traffic), and provides support for building an international aviation hub and a modern metropolis. Editor/Cheng Liting
Kazakhstan's oil and gas facilities operate smoothly
The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan stated that international oil and gas cooperation facilities within the country are operating normally, and all parties are working together to assess the situation and ensure the continuous, stable, and smooth operation of pipeline transportation.Editor/Gao Xue
Vietnamese Communist Party President Surin will visit China
On April 9, 2026, Hu Zhaoming, spokesperson for the Foreign Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, announced that at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Sulin will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Iraq announces reopening of airspace
With the implementation of the US Iraq ceasefire agreement, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced the reopening of airspace from today onwards. The busiest Erbil International Airport has completed technical preparations and is in the final coordination stage of resuming operations. The airport director revealed that all departments are in place, flight schedules are about to be confirmed, and passenger and cargo services to and from multiple countries are expected to resume quickly. Editor/Cheng Liting
US Iran ceasefire, Iranian missiles fired at Israel
According to CCTV International News, the Israeli military announced early this morning (April 8th) that it had detected the latest round of Iranian missile attacks. On the early morning of April 8th local time, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia issued emergency security warnings, with some countries sounding air defense alerts. It was reported that their air defense systems were intercepting hostile targets in the air, and residents were required to remain highly vigilant and stay indoors. Editor/Cheng Liting
On the early morning of the 8th local time, it was reported that Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had invited Iranian and American delegations to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for negotiations. Shahbaz Sharif also stated that the ceasefire between Iran and the United States will take effect at 3:30 am Iran time on the 8th (8:00 am Beijing time on the 8th).Editor/Cheng Liting
The first amino acid base in Central Asia has been built in Kazakhstan
China Fufeng Group Shengtai Biotechnology is constructing the largest amino acid production project in Central Asia in the Jiangbu'er Oblast of Kazakhstan, with a total investment of 1.5 billion US dollars, and settling in the Silk Road Economic Zone. The first phase of the project has been completed, achieving a breakthrough in the production technology of essential amino acids in Central Asia. After reaching production capacity, the annual processing of corn is 3 million tons, providing more than a thousand job opportunities, and the products are exported to many countries. This project relies on local corn resources to fill the technological gap of high value-added products, help upgrade the manufacturing industry in Kazakhstan, create a cross-border industrial chain, and become a landmark project for China Kazakhstan capacity cooperation.Editor/Gong Ziwei
POWERCHINA INTL holds cooperation talks with Shengyu Group
Recently, Tang Yuhua, Chairman of POWERCHINA INTL, met with Singapore's Shengyu Group CEO Qiao Quansheng and his delegation to exchange ideas on global cooperation in the fields of energy, electricity, and infrastructure. Tang Yuhua introduced the company's international business and the "15th Five Year Plan", affirmed the other party's advantages, and hoped to deepen cooperation to achieve win-win results. Qiao Quansheng expressed the importance of strategic cooperation between the two sides, and is willing to leverage the advantages of planning, design, and project management to expand cooperation in energy, water, transportation, and other fields, and jointly promote global infrastructure construction.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Uzbekistan's target chemical industry exports 720 million US dollars annually
Uzbekistan plans to increase the export value of chemical products to 720 million US dollars by 2026 and expand fertilizer production to meet agricultural demand. In the same year, the plan was to attract $2.5 billion in investment through 133 projects, with a total investment scale of $9.5 billion, including $1.3 billion for 24 strategic projects and the construction of 7 new production facilities. The meeting reviewed the progress of key projects such as soda ash, fertilizers, and potassium fertilizers, and requested to accelerate the promotion of lagging projects to ensure timely completion and production.Editor/Gong Ziwei
MOL Group builds 40MWh battery energy storage system in Hungary
Recently, MOL Group announced that it has successfully built a 40MWh battery energy storage system in the MOL petrochemical plant in Tissa'uyvaros, Hungary. The project is located next to the end-user factory and is currently the largest battery energy storage facility in eastern Hungary. The operation of this system will directly serve the power consumption of the factory area, significantly improving energy efficiency and operational economy.Editor/Yang Meiling
Sulin elected as President of Vietnam
On April 7, 2026, at the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam, Sulin was elected as the President of Vietnam. Sulin, born in July 1957 in the northern province of Xing'an, Vietnam, has been serving in the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security for a long time. From April 2016 to May 2024, Su Lin served as the Minister of Public Security. In May 2024, Su Lin was elected as the President of the country. In August 2024, Su Lim was elected as the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and will no longer serve as the President of the country in October 2024.Editor/Cheng Liting
China and Kazakhstan jointly build a new landmark for green energy in Central Asia
The 1GW wind power+600MWh energy storage project in Pavlodar Oblast, Kazakhstan has officially started, with a total investment of about 1.2 billion US dollars, and is planned to be put into operation in 2029. The project is jointly constructed by Samruk Energy Company and State Power Investment Corporation, with an estimated annual power generation of 3.4 billion kilowatt hours and an annual reduction of 2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.Editor/Gao Xue
Chinese supply chain debuts at Egypt Energy Exhibition
The Egypt International Oil and Gas Exhibition opened in Cairo, with the Chinese supply chain national exhibition group making a concentrated appearance. The procurement session before the exhibition facilitated multiple cooperation intentions between Chinese and Egyptian enterprises, helping China's energy equipment expand into the North African market.Editor/Gao Xue
Serbia's Frasinsk Cascade Hydropower Station launches upgrade and renovation
The Frasinsk cascade hydropower station in Serbia, which has been in service for 71 years, has started modernization and upgrading. Andritz is responsible for updating the unit equipment, and the total installed capacity will increase to 138MW after the renovation. The project adopts phased construction to achieve uninterrupted renovation and ensure stable regional power supply. This project has received loan support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and is a key project of Serbia's energy transformation and hydropower renovation plan, aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and renewable energy generation capacity.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Iran denies any damage to its strength and says it will fight until the enemy surrenders
On April 2nd local time, a spokesperson for Iran's Hatam Abia Central Command stated that the United States and Israel do not have complete control over Iran's military strength, and the war will continue until the enemy surrenders, warning that more destructive strikes will be launched. On April 1st, Trump claimed a quick and decisive victory in the Iran conflict, stating that Iran's combat capabilities had been greatly weakened.Editor/Gong Ziwei
The UK will host a 35 country conference to discuss navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Stamer announced on April 1st that Foreign Secretary Cooper will host an international conference in the Strait of Hormuz this week, with 35 countries participating, to discuss plans for restoring navigation. The participating countries include France, Germany, Italy, and others. After the meeting, the British side will discuss matters related to ensuring the safe and smooth passage of the strait after the war. The UK is using all diplomatic channels to promote the resumption of cross-strait navigation, and claims that stabilizing the situation and opening up the strait will help alleviate the problem of rising domestic living costs.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Tajikistan plans to build a 500 MW solar power station
Negotiations are underway to construct a 500 MW solar power station in the Khatlon region of Tajikistan. If the project is implemented, it will become one of the largest renewable energy projects in the country, alleviating the problem of power shortage. Tajikistan is dominated by hydropower, with seasonal supply imbalances, and new energy is the key to breaking through.Editor/Gao Xue
Tashkent International Financial Center officially established
Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev signed a decree officially establishing the Tashkent International Financial Center and the International Commercial Court. The center covers the entire financial chain including banking, investment, securities, digital assets, and Islamic green finance, and is subject to special legal systems. The central management agency has the authority to issue normative documents in multiple fields and directly apply the principles of English common law and equity in the Ukrainian legal system for the first time. The commercial court has two levels of first instance and appeal, providing new legal protection for international capital.Editor/Cheng Liting
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated
On March 31st local time, the current large-scale military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its 32nd day. Iran launched a new round of strikes, and Israel and the United States continued to carry out airstrikes on targets within Iran. The war also spread to the Gulf shipping and energy sectors, and the regional security situation remains highly tense. Editor/Cheng Liting
China supplies $51.2 million worth of electrical equipment to Kyrgyzstan
China has become the largest supplier of electrical equipment in Kyrgyzstan, with a monthly export value of 51.2 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 45.8%. The construction industry in Kyrgyzstan has grown by 25.7%, driving a surge in industrial imports and a trade deficit of 799 million US dollars, highlighting equipment dependence. Dongfang Electric and other Chinese enterprises are accelerating their layout in the Central Asian market through engineering contracting.Editor/Gao Xue
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