China Breaks Record with 113m Deep Undersea Rail Tunnel
China’s Shenzhen-Jiangmen High-Speed Railway tunnel reaches 113m depth, setting a world record and advancing regional connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
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China’s Shenzhen-Jiangmen High-Speed Railway tunnel reaches 113m depth, setting a world record and advancing regional connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
China’s Shenzhen-Jiangmen undersea rail tunnel reaches record 113m depth, advancing regional connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
China sets world record with 113m-deep underwater rail tunnel in Pearl River estuary, advancing regional connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
Russia announces discovery of 276 mineral deposits and 41 energy fields in 2025, with new lithium reserves reshaping Asian market opportunities.
China begins construction of the world’s highest solar thermal plant in Xizang, using innovative concentrated solar power technology to boost renewable energy capacity.
Heavy rains in Angola have killed 15 people, injured 14, and displaced thousands. Emergency teams are assessing damage in hardest-hit regions as severe weather continues.
Iran alleges a recent US airman rescue operation masked an attempt to steal enriched uranium, escalating tensions between the two nations.
An Israeli strike in Lebanon kills a Christian party official, intensifying sectarian divisions and criticism of Hezbollah’s role in the ongoing conflict.
Chengdu, China’s ‘Happiest City’ for 12 years, emerges as a leader in digital culture and urban innovation, blending heritage with modernity.
Escalating conflict in Iran exacerbates Middle East humanitarian challenges, with vulnerable populations at risk and civilian infrastructure under threat in 2026.
Iranian media reports US and Israel conducted airstrikes on Tehran’s Sharif University, damaging infrastructure and causing gas outages. Tensions escalate in the region.
China employs satellite-guided tractors and economic crops to combat Taklimakan Desert expansion while boosting local livelihoods in Xinjiang.
China leverages advanced technology to expand green barriers in the Taklimakan Desert, balancing ecological restoration with economic growth in Xinjiang.
Intelligent indoor farming in Zhejiang boosts mushroom yields, enabling year-round production and new varieties, with 49,100 tonnes output in 2025.
Slovenian ice cream producer Incom Leone resumes exports to China post-pandemic, signaling stronger trade ties and economic opportunities in 2026.
Prosecutors seek 10-year prison term for ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in appeal case involving obstruction charges, doubling initial sentence.
China’s extended spring breaks in 2026 drive a family travel boom, boosting consumption with a 200% surge in bookings, led by the Yangtze River Delta region.
Nyingchi’s Peach Blossom Festival showcases vibrant intangible cultural heritage through traditional performances, blending natural beauty with living traditions in Xizang.
Hotan Prefecture in Xinjiang aims to rehabilitate 2.23 million mu of desertified land in 2026, leveraging advanced machinery to expand green barriers around the Taklimakan Desert.
China concludes 2026 Qingming Festival with ancestral tributes and cultural activities, blending tradition with modern sustainability practices across urban and rural communities.