Jiangsu Nantong: CRCC Bridge Pile 1 Sets Sail for Brazil’s Salvador Bridge

On September 9, 2026, CRCC Bridge Engineering Bureau held a whistle blowing ceremony in Nantong, and the world's largest pile driving ship, Tiejian Bridge Pile 1, departed for Brazil to participate in the construction of the Salvador Bridge. This ship is the best in the world in three aspects. It goes to sea to demonstrate the strength of China's marine engineering equipment and help build the the Belt and Road together. Editor/Min Jing

Sichuan Pingshan Minjiang Second Bridge Opens, Setting World Width Record

The Minjiang Second Bridge in Pingshan, Sichuan, jointly built by CRBBG, has officially opened to traffic. The bridge is a mid supported steel-concrete arch bridge with a deck width of 43.4 meters, setting a world record for the widest arch bridge of the same type. The project team has overcome complex hydrological and site challenges, innovated construction modes, and effectively improved regional transportation and empowered local economic development after opening to traffic. Editor/Min Jing

China's first 88000 cubic meter ultra large liquefied gas transport ship completed

On the morning of September 8, 2026, the first 88000 cubic meter ultra large liquefied gas transport ship in China, Pingyuan Ship, was completed and named. The ship is about 230 meters long and adopts domestic low-temperature welding technology. The core construction technology is independently controllable. The ship is equipped with a dual fuel power system, which has excellent emission reduction performance and can transport 9 types of liquefied gases, suitable for the needs of liquid ammonia shipping. It can pass through the old and new locks of the Panama Canal, breaking the monopoly of overseas technology and laying a solid technological foundation for the construction of China's clean energy transportation fleet.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Huaibei‑Suzhou‑Bengbu Railway Achieves 385 km/h Test Speed for Single‑unit EMU

On September 5, 2026, Anhui Huaibang High speed Railway conducted a maximum speed test for a single high-speed train, and the comprehensive inspection showed that the train ran at a speed of 385 kilometers per hour, achieving the goal of the joint debugging and testing phase. The total length of the line is 161 kilometers, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour. Subsequent tests such as reconnection will be carried out to help improve the railway network in the northern Anhui region. Editor/Min Jing

North China Power Grid Sets New Record for Maximum New Energy Output

Recently, the maximum power generation of new energy in North China Power Grid exceeded 210 million kilowatts, setting a new historical high and becoming the first regional power grid in China to exceed 200 million kilowatts. State Grid North China Branch continues to expand the space for new energy grid connection and consumption through thermal power deep commissioning, energy storage and consumption, market-oriented trading, and technological upgrading. Editor/Min Jing

The first domestic offshore chemical flooding production line has started construction

On September 8, 2026, the first fully automated production line for offshore chemical flooding polymers in China started construction in Nangang, Tianjin, filling the gap in large-scale production of offshore specialized oil flooding polymers. The project has an annual output of 58000 tons and is expected to be completed by September 2027. It will fill the gap in oilfield chemicals and reduce external dependence.Editor/Gao Xue

The Pinglu Canal will be completed and open for navigation on September 16, 2026

The Century Project Pinglu Canal will be completed and open for navigation on September 16, 2026. The Pinglu Canal started construction on August 28, 2022, with a total investment of about 72.7 billion yuan and a total length of 134.2 kilometers. It is the first national level coordinated construction of the Tongjiang Dahai Canal project in China since the founding of the People's Republic of China. This canal, which has the highest domestic navigation level, is built according to the Class I standard for inland rivers and can accommodate ships of up to 5000 tons.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CSCEC 3rd Bureau pre wins bid for Northwestern Polytechnical University project

Recently, the bidding candidates for the construction of two major clusters at the Fengxi Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University were announced, with a total construction area of nearly 180000 square meters and a total construction period of 852 days. 12 units participated in the bidding, and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau ranked first with a bid of about 940 million yuan. The project includes multiple talent training centers, covering teaching, accommodation, garage and other supporting facilities. After completion, it will alleviate the pressure on campus space, assist in the development of advantageous disciplines, and empower regional scientific and technological innovation and economic development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Total investment of 2 billion Sichuan sodium battery base put into production immediately

The 6GWh sodium ion battery base in Sichuan is accelerating the construction and commissioning of equipment. The total investment of the project is 2 billion yuan and is expected to start production at the end of October. The project layout of the sodium battery intelligent production line, aimed at automotive start-up and industrial energy storage. The company's sodium battery shipment was the second in the world, and the related products have been recognized by the main customers.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The construction of key waterways in Hunan is progressing in an orderly manner

On September 3, 2026, Hunan Water Transport Construction Investment Group disclosed that as of the end of August, several key waterway projects had completed investments of 1.784 billion yuan, accounting for 55.15% of the annual plan. Xiangjiang Yongheng Phase III, Changsha Chenglingji class I waterway, Yuanshui Hongchen Channel and other projects have been orderly promoted, and safe production is stable and controllable.Editor/Gao Xue

Vietnam Upgrades China‑Vietnam Cross‑border Railway Standards With Major Investment Hike

The Vietnamese parliament has passed a resolution to increase the scale and configuration standards of the cross-border railway construction in Laojie, Hanoi, and Haiphong, and significantly increase investment. The railway is expected to be completed by 2030, optimizing cross-border trade logistics between China and Vietnam, connecting the China Europe transportation corridor, improving the layout of the Pan Asian Railway, and helping Vietnam enhance its position as a regional transportation hub. Editor/Min Jing

Levanta Renewables wins approval for 40MW wind power project in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam

Recently, Levanta Renewables, a subsidiary of Actis, has been granted an investment permit for a 40MW wind power project in Ia Dreng 1, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam. This project is in line with Vietnam's power development plan, with plans to start construction in the first half of 2027 and be put into operation in the second half of 2028. Clean power will be fully integrated into Vietnam's national grid. Editor/Min Jing

Zhengzhou 1.9 billion semiconductor project confirms winning bidder

In 2026, the Zhengzhou project with a total investment of 1.9 billion yuan to produce 3.6 million 8-inch semiconductor specialty silicon polishing wafers annually has announced the winning bidder candidates. China Construction Eighth Engineering Division First Construction Co., Ltd. won with a 0.7 point advantage, defeating multiple state-owned enterprises. The project is located in Zhengzhou High tech Zone, with a total construction area of 69867.31 square meters and a construction period of 486 days. It will start on September 1, 2026 and be completed on December 31, 2027. After completion, it will become the largest semiconductor silicon material production base in Central China, promoting the landing of the local semiconductor industry layout.Editor/Gong Ziwei

New section of Xinxing Expressway starts construction

On September 1, 2026, the construction of Section 1-1 of the Xinxing Expressway Civil Engineering Project was unveiled, and the construction of the Xingan section of the Xingguo Expressway officially began. This section is constructed by Zhongjiao Road and Bridge Construction Co., Ltd., with a total length of 19.6 kilometers. It is built according to the standard of two-way four lane and 100 kilometer per hour, with one interchange and one service area. The total length of the entire line is 172.9 kilometers, with a total investment of 21.566 billion yuan and a construction period of 39 months. After its opening in 2028, the distance from Xingan to Xingguo can be shortened by 60 kilometers, with a direct travel time of 2 hours. Editor/Cheng Liting

CR16G Advances Construction of G22 Yuci Section in Ningbo

The construction of the Ningbo 228 National Highway from Cixi An Dong to Yuzhou in Yuyao, undertaken by CR16G, has been carried out simultaneously at multiple points. Multiple construction difficulties have been overcome in each section, and the project is progressing in an orderly manner. The key project of the coastal golden outer ring will help promote the high-quality development of the integration of the Yangtze River Delta. Editor/Min Jing

HEC Commissioned at Sunwu Wind Farm, Filling Global Gaps in Power‑Grid Equipment

Recently, HEC's world's first 35 kV air-cooled high-voltage direct adjustment camera was put into operation at the Sunwu wind power project in Heilongjiang. This domestically produced equipment can enhance the stability of the power grid, resist disturbances, assist in the construction of new power systems, and demonstrate China's independent innovation strength in high-end power equipment. Editor/Min Jing

Speed up of Karamay Future Industrial Science Park

On September 1, 2026, the occupancy rate of Karamay Future Industrial Science Park will exceed 70%, and more than 1000 enterprises have been connected. The park focuses on six future tracks including AI big models, hydrogen energy, and precision medicine, exploring the innovation model of disciplines+talents+industries, accelerating the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and providing scientific and technological innovation support for the cultivation of regional new quality productivity.Editor/Gao Xue

Full Rail Laying Completed for Chongqing-Wanzhou High‑Speed Railway

On September 1, 2026, the Chongqing Wanzhou high-speed railway completed the construction of the entire rail laying. The project overcomes complex construction difficulties in mountainous areas, relies on intelligent equipment to improve construction efficiency, and stores energy for the acceptance and opening of the line, empowering the development of the Chengdu Chongqing economic circle. Editor/Min Jing

Chinese Firms Help Launch Kazakhstan’s First Grid Energy Storage Project

Recently, the first grid energy storage demonstration project in Kazakhstan, funded by Green Energy International and equipped by Xinyuan Intelligent Storage, has completed grid connection and commissioning. This project has overcome the extremely cold working conditions of minus 40 ℃ in the local area, providing a practical basis for the formulation of energy storage standards in Kazakhstan and helping to promote the large-scale development of the energy storage market in Central Asia. Editor/Min Jing

Intelligent Optoelectronic Science and Technology Innovation Park starts construction

The Science and Technology Innovation Park is built by the Tianjin Jinhang Institute of Technology and Physics, a subsidiary of a state-owned enterprise, and is located at No. 58 Aerospace Avenue next to the core area of Tiankai Park in Nankai District. Plan and construct a research and development building. The vehicle mounted night vision assisted driving system independently developed by Jinhang Institute of Technology Physics can identify pedestrians, vehicles, and obstacles in low visibility environments such as night, haze, rain, and snow in advance. Editor/Cheng Liting

Zhengzhou Launches China‑Laos‑Thailand Express Freight Train for Central China

Recently, China Railway Container Group organized the launch of the Zhonglaotai Express Train from Zhengzhou to Lincha, expanding its service coverage to central China. Trains rely on Zhengzhou hub to radiate the Indochina Peninsula and reduce cross-border logistics costs. The railway department will continue to optimize trains to help build the the Belt and Road. Editor/Min Jing

China's aid to build Laos' first zero carbon library opens

On August 29, 2026, the first integrated zero carbon library for solar energy storage and charging in Laos, built with Chinese aid, was put into use at Luang Prabang Peace Middle School. It uses photovoltaic power generation and energy storage technology, equipped with air conditioning, computers, bilingual Chinese and Lao books, and other facilities. Chinese and Lao students simultaneously started airborne classroom exchanges.Editor/Gao Xue

The first complete export of domestically produced F-class heavy-duty gas turbines

On August 28, 2026, the Dongfang Shuguang 1 heavy-duty gas turbine officially departed from Deyang, Sichuan and was shipped to the Jangbur Oblast of Kazakhstan. This is the first complete export of China's independently developed F-class heavy-duty gas turbine. This national treasure will be used for the first 70 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant project in the area.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Ha Electric Motor's 35kV High Voltage Direct Hanging Camera Debuts for the First Time

Recently, the world's first 35 kV air-cooled high-voltage direct adjustment camera developed by Harbin Electric Power Group was successfully put into operation at the booster station of the Sun Wu wind power project of CGN New Energy. The equipment has dual capabilities of steady-state regulation and dynamic support, marking significant original achievements in the field of core equipment for power grid stability support in China.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Shanghai Chengdu Expressway Reconstruction and Expansion Project

On August 25, 2026, the first pile of the reconstruction and expansion project of the Xinji Dongxihu section of the Shanghai Chengdu Expressway was poured, and the concrete construction of this major transportation project in Hubei Province during the 14th Five Year Plan period was fully launched. As the intersection link of the Shanghai Chengdu and Fuyin national highways, the project will alleviate the traffic pressure on the northwest section of the Wuhan Ring Expressway. Editor/Cheng Liting

CTG Completes X‑Column Closure of No.2 Cooling Tower at Ruoqiang Base

Recently, the X-pillar of the cooling tower in the 2nd section of the coal-fired power project at CTG Xinjiang Ruoqiang New Energy Base has been completed and closed. The project overcomes the difficulty of lifting large components and adopts the steel tube concrete X-column technology, laying an important foundation for the construction of the cylinder wall and annual construction goals. Editor/Min Jing

CR1G Completes Hot‑sliding Test for Hangzhou Metro Line 9 Phase II

CR1G Electric Service Company has completed the thermal sliding test of approximately 10 kilometers of underground line of Hangzhou Metro Line 9 Phase II. The project has overcome difficulties such as connecting existing lines and collaborated with multiple disciplines to ensure that the test meets the standards in one go, laying a solid foundation for subsequent joint debugging, testing, and operation. Editor/Min Jing

Kenya launches construction of 48 kilometer road and power station in Narok

On August 25, 2026, Kenyan President Ruto launched the Narok 48 kilometer road asphalt upgrade project with a budget of 23 million US dollars, connecting the core agricultural production areas; On the same day, the construction of the Opsi Moru power station was launched, and the airport will also be completed within two months.Editor/Gao Xue

CR14G Opens Jinan Huanggang Road Yellow River Tunnel

On August 25, 2026, the world’s largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel, the Jinan Huanggang Road Yellow River Tunnel constructed by CR14G, was officially opened to traffic. Adopting a single-tube double-deck structure and overcoming multiple world-class technical challenges, the tunnel cuts the cross-river travel time from 40 minutes to merely five minutes.Editor/Min Jing

Jingtang Port Launches New Coal Freight Train Route to Shanxi

Recently, Jingtang Port in Tangshan launched its first open-top container freight train transporting Indonesian coking coal from Jingtang Port to Xiaonan, adding a new cargo type to its freight business. Targeting the coal demand of enterprises in Shanxi, the port has standardized operation procedures and strictly implemented environmental protection requirements, successfully opening up a new railway transportation channel for imported coking coal.Editor/Min Jing