China’s Pinglu Canal Nears Completion, Set to Transform Regional Trade by 2026
China’s Pinglu Canal, nearing completion after four years of construction, promises to revolutionize regional trade networks and boost economic connectivity in 2026.
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China’s Pinglu Canal, nearing completion after four years of construction, promises to revolutionize regional trade networks and boost economic connectivity in 2026.
China’s highest-altitude wind power project in Xinjiang begins operations, set to supply 20,000 households annually and cut CO2 emissions by 500,000 tonnes.
China’s 2026 Spring Festival travel rush anticipates 9.5 billion trips, showcasing infrastructure advancements and evolving social traditions through its record-breaking scale.
As a severe cold wave grips China in January 2026, utility companies are deploying specialized drones to remove ice from critical power infrastructure, ensuring stable electricity supply.
China launches Wuhan-Yichang high-speed rail, slashing travel time to 69 minutes and boosting regional economic integration along the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
China’s high-speed rail network exceeds 50,000 km with new Yan’an-Xi’an line, boosting regional connectivity and showcasing technological leadership in sustainable transport solutions.
China’s largest single-unit pumped-storage plant begins operations in Zhejiang, enhancing energy storage capabilities and power grid stability in eastern regions.
Hainan’s island-circling high-speed railway drives Free Trade Port development, merging scenic travel with economic reform in 2025.
A test train collision in Kunming, China, leaves 11 dead and 2 injured. Authorities are investigating the incident, highlighting railway safety concerns.
Shanghai completes decades-long urban renewal project, replacing chamber pots with modern bathrooms in old neighborhoods, enhancing living standards for millions.
The Medog Highway’s 2025 opening transforms Xizang’s remote regions into thriving tourism hubs, blending infrastructure development with cultural preservation.
China advances major pipeline network upgrades, targeting 600,000 km of urban infrastructure improvements by 2030 to enhance safety and sustainability.
China’s Three Gorges Project marks 5 years of operation, delivering flood prevention, clean energy, and enhanced shipping capabilities along Asia’s longest river.
China’s new pumped-storage hydropower plant in Jiangsu, featuring the world’s tallest dam, aims to stabilize energy grids and boost renewable usage in the Yangtze River Delta.
China’s rural road expansion drives economic growth and improves livelihoods, aligning with national revitalization goals through strategic infrastructure development.
Explore China’s Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge – a pioneering engineering achievement blending infrastructure innovation with cultural symbolism.
China’s Yebatan Hydropower Station begins reservoir filling, a key step in its clean-energy strategy with 10.2 billion kWh annual output and major emissions reductions.
China advances clean energy goals as fuel loading begins at Zhangzhou’s second Hualong-1 nuclear unit, a key step toward operational status and carbon reduction targets.
Chief engineer Fu Yadi discusses her three-decade journey shaping Beijing’s iconic structures, challenging gender norms in engineering through skill and determination.
Explore the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, a symbol of China’s engineering prowess and self-reliance, blending historical significance with modern infrastructure.