The 9th Asia Europe Expo opens

On June 25, 2026, the 9th China Eurasia Expo opened in Urumqi, Ding Xuexiang attended the speech, 49 countries and organizations attended the meeting, and six special zones were set up to boost the construction of the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

Dubai Gold Line launches bidding process

Dubai RTA has officially released the RFQ for the new metro gold line, and contractors must submit documents before August 17th. The total investment of the project is about 34 billion dirhams (9.2 billion US dollars), with a total length of over 42 kilometers, all of which are laid underground, and 18 stations crossing 15 areas, benefiting 1.5 million residents. It is planned to be completed in September 2032. The starting point of the line is Al Ghubaiba Station in the old town area, and the endpoint is Jumeirah Golf Estate. After completion, it will be connected to the Red Green Line and Etihad Railway for transfer. The project adopts a design build model, with Aecom serving as a consultant. As the core infrastructure of Dubai's 2040 plan, the Golden Line will increase the total length of the subway network by approximately 35%. Editor/Cheng Liting

State Grid Brazil UHVDC project starts construction

On June 24th local time in Brazil, the Northeast New Energy Transmission ± 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project, independently invested and constructed by State Grid Brazil Holding Company, started construction on its entire line, making it the largest transmission concession project in Brazil's history. The project adopts China's ultra-high voltage direct current transmission technology, with a rated transmission capacity of 5 million kilowatts, spanning four states. Editor/Cheng Liting

CIMC Raffles signs overseas new shipbuilding contract

CIMC Raffles and Norwegian Dutch joint venture companies have signed a contract to build a new generation of deep-water multifunctional offshore installation ships, and the project has entered the implementation stage. The vessel was built at Haiyang Base in Shandong Province, with a length of 132.6 meters and a width of 32 meters. It has a capacity of 100 people and a maximum operating depth of 4000 meters. It is equipped with multiple professional operating equipment and meets the methanol reservation and DP2 power positioning standards. It is classified as DNV. The joint venture company is jointly owned by Solstad and SBM, and the ship will be operated by the Norwegian side after delivery, with the Dutch side enjoying priority use rights. This signing highlights the strong international competitiveness of Chinese offshore shipbuilding enterprises.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The handover of China Mauritius electric buses has been completed

On June 18, 2026, China and Mauritius held a handover ceremony for their aid to Mauritius electric bus project. Ambassador Huang Shifang and Minister of Transport of Mao jointly attended the meeting. This project will enhance local public transportation services and promote green and low-carbon development.Editor/Gao Xue

HCC wins the Bodanwangchu water flow project

Hindustan Construction Company recently won a $0.133 million contract from Bhutan Wangchu Hydropower Co., Ltd. to be responsible for the construction of diversion tunnels, hydraulic machinery gates, and cofferdams, with a construction period of nine months. The project aims to promote the early commencement of the main project of Wangchu Hydropower. Bhutan is promoting hydropower expansion according to the 13th Five Year Plan, with the goal of increasing the installed capacity to 6000MW. Wangchu Hydropower has been deeply rooted in Bhutan for over 30 years and has participated in multiple large-scale hydropower projects such as Tala, Kurichu, and Punasanchu, making it a core participant in local hydropower development. Editor/Cheng Liting

Dange Specialty Fertilizer raises $600 million in financing

African financial companies provide $600 million in financing to Dangote's $7 billion fertilizer project, accelerating capacity expansion in Nigeria and Ethiopia.Editor/Gao Xue

Bangladesh's photovoltaic energy storage imports have zero tariffs

On June 11, 2026, Bangladesh announced zero tariffs on imports of photovoltaic modules, lithium batteries, and other products until 2035, and granted tax exemptions to solar power generation companies to activate the new energy market.Editor/Gao Xue

Kenya Konza power transmission project is electrified

In 2026, the Isinya Konza 400 kV transmission line and substation in Kenya will be officially electrified. It will be financed by the Export Import Bank of China and constructed by the Aerospace Construction Group to supply energy to Konza Science and Technology City and remove the battery neck.Editor/Gao Xue

Bosnia and Herzegovina high-speed construction begins

The Br č ko Bijelina Expressway in Bosnia and Herzegovina, jointly constructed by China Overseas Engineering Co., Ltd. and China Railway Fourth Bureau, has recently started construction, with a total length of 17 kilometers and a construction period of 3 years. This section is a key link of the high-speed network connecting Banja Luka, the capital of the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is also another landing project of China Poland the Belt and Road cooperation and infrastructure interconnection under the framework of China Central and Eastern Europe. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Mongolia sewage treatment plant put into operation in Ulaanbaatar

On June 15, 2026, the Ulaanbaatar Central Sewage Treatment Plant was officially put into operation. This project is constructed by Chinese enterprises using Chinese standards and is the largest and most advanced sewage treatment facility in Mongolia, which will greatly improve local water quality and people's livelihoods.Editor/Gao Xue

The first national hydrogen energy pipeline in the Netherlands has been opened

Recently, the first national level hydrogen energy pipeline in the Netherlands was officially opened, with a total length of 32 kilometers, connecting Masfrakert and Penis Industrial Zone. This pipeline fills the gap in large-scale hydrogen transmission in the Netherlands and marks the commercial operation stage of the hydrogen energy network.Editor/Gao Xue

Italy invests 230 billion yuan in green electricity

In 2026, the European Union approved Italy's € 23 billion aid plan to deploy over 37GW of renewable energy installations, including wind, solar, and hydropower. Supported by the contract for difference mechanism, Italy will be helped to achieve the 2030 green power goal and promote green energy interconnection along the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

Ukraine receives another 2.8 billion euros from the European Union

Ukraine has received 2.8 billion euros in financial aid from the European Union, as part of the 50 billion euros aid plan from 2024 to 2027, with a total of 29.5 billion euros received. The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance stated that the funds will be prioritized for national finance and social humanitarian needs. Before receiving aid, the Ukrainian side had already completed 86 indicators required by the EU reform, covering areas such as public management, economic policy, energy, digitization, and the rule of law, with the remaining 65 being pushed forward. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Energy Engineering Group wins bid for Oman wind power project

Recently, China Energy Engineering Shanxi Institute won the bid for the EPC project of Mawaid Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant in Oman. The project is located in Duqum Special Zone, with a total investment of over 200 million US dollars and is planned to be put into operation in 2027.Editor/Gao Xue

China Laos Joint Laboratory for New Power System Technology

On June 4, 2026, China Southern Power Grid Corporation and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Laos signed a joint construction agreement for the China Laos New Power System Technology Joint Laboratory in Beijing. The China Laos Joint Laboratory of Electric Power will focus on scientific research cooperation in the fields of green energy, digital power grid, power artificial intelligence, energy planning, etc., promote the systematic construction and sharing of China Laos electric power technology standards, collaborate on energy strategy research and think tank cooperation, and strive to create a global benchmark for clean energy cooperation in the South.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Laos relations have reached a new level

On June 5, 2026, President Xi Jinping held talks with General Secretary Thongloun of Laos in Beijing, and both sides agreed to work together to build a new era all-weather China Laos community with a shared future.Editor/Gao Xue

Oman wind power project starts construction

On June 3, 2026, the 125 MW onshore wind power project of Dhofar II in Oman, under the general contracting of China Energy Engineering Shanxi Institute, officially started construction. It will build wind farms and booster stations to assist the local energy transformation.Editor/Gao Xue

Vice President Han is meeting with Russian President Putin in St. Petersburg

Recently, Vice President Han is meeting with Russian President Putin in St. Petersburg. Han Zheng conveyed greetings from the Chinese President, stating that the high-level development of China Russia relations has benefited from the leadership of the two heads of state. China is willing to implement the consensus reached at the Beijing Summit, deepen mutual trust and cooperation, and promote the construction of the global governance system. Putin asked Han Zheng to reciprocate his greetings and welcome his attendance at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He emphasized that Russia China relations are at a historic high, and both sides will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good Neighborliness and launch it. The Russia China Education Year, Russia is willing to deepen cooperation and contribute to world peace and stability.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Yondr locks in power for European and American data centers

Yondr Group, a global developer of ultra large scale data centers, has completed two new financing rounds, consisting of a global letter of credit instrument and a European holding company financing instrument, respectively used to lock in power capacity for European and American projects and reduce leverage on European platforms. The current power generation has become a core bottleneck in data center development, and the surge in demand for AI and cloud computing has intensified this competition. The two financing rounds were participated by multiple institutions such as French Foreign Trade Bank, BNP Paribas, and IFM Investors, providing capital ammunition for Yondr's continued expansion. Editor/Cheng Liting

Dexin Steel Pipe Goes to Nigeria to Build Steel Plant

On May 28, 2026, Dexin Steel Pipe signed a contract to settle in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Nigeria, intending to construct a pipe processing base in stages and invest in building 2 million tons of steelmaking capacity to create a competitive steel pipe industry base in West Africa.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese companies deeply cultivate Nigerian industries

On June 1, 2026, China Haicheng signed a cooperation agreement with Nigeria's sugar industry, and Dexin Steel Pipe settled in the Laiji Free Trade Zone to build a pipe industry base, accelerating the layout of non resource real estate by Chinese enterprises.Editor/Gao Xue

Cambodia unleashes infrastructure energy dividend

On May 31, 2026, Cambodia released a poll to recognize the achievements of the the Belt and Road, held an investment forum to promote reform, and launched energy storage projects to strengthen the clean energy system.Editor/Gao Xue

Uzbekistan's cooperation with China

From May 21st to 25th, 2026, Uzbekistan will showcase its mineral advantages at the Xi'an Silk Road Exhibition and launch the Alibaba National Pavilion to deepen economic and trade cooperation between China and Uzbekistan.Editor/Gao Xue

Access to African coffee beans

Starting from July 20, 2026, compliant coffee beans from 53 African countries with diplomatic relations can be exported to China. This is the second comprehensive quarantine and access for African agricultural and food products after dried chili peppers, which will deepen China Africa agricultural economic and trade cooperation.Editor/Gao Xue

The unveiling of the Sino Russian Industrial Intelligence International Joint Laboratory

Recently, Qingdao University of Science and Technology held the unveiling ceremony of the International Joint Laboratory of Industrial Intelligence and the 2026 Industrial Intelligence Academic Forum, with Chinese and foreign academicians, government and enterprise representatives attending the event. The school collaborates with Russian research institutions to establish an international joint laboratory for industrial intelligence, focusing on cutting-edge technology research and industrial transformation in industrial intelligence. At the same time as the event, a provincial-level school enterprise industry university research collaborative innovation center was established, and several top experts from China and abroad conducted academic sharing to empower the intelligent and green transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Kazakhstan builds five major hubs

On May 29, 2026, Kazakhstan is accelerating the construction of five major border hubs to build a central trade bridge between Asia and Europe, in order to expand the capacity of trans Caspian shipping lines.Editor/Gao Xue

China and Pakistan sign contracts in multiple fields

Recently, during the visit of the Pakistani President to China, China and Pakistan signed multiple cooperation agreements in Sanya on machinery, animal husbandry, and medical care, deepening industrial cooperation.Editor/Gao Xue

Egypt launches bidding for seawater desalination plant

In May 2026, after the Eid al Adha holiday in Egypt, the PPP bidding for the Suez Canal Economic Zone seawater desalination plant will be launched, including four industrial wastewater treatment plants.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese companies start building toll roads in Urumqi

In July 2026, Chinese companies will commence the construction of a 282 kilometer toll road from Tashkent to Samarkand in Uzbekistan, with a total investment of 2.185 billion US dollars.Editor/Gao Xue