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First Pinglu Canal River Container Ship Completes Loading at Qinzhou Port
The Huihai 5688 loaded 200 TEUs of fertilizer in the Beibu Gulf before heading upstream to Nanning, testing inland-seaport connectivity.

China's BRICS Trade Index Climbs for Tenth Consecutive Year as Trade Hits 7.47 Trillion Yuan
Customs data shows more than 300,000 Chinese firms traded with BRICS partners in 2025, accounting for 16.4 percent of the nation's total foreign trade.

China Adds 84 Major Foreign Investment Projects Worth $19.5 Billion
New initiatives span advanced equipment, chemicals, automotive, and healthcare as Beijing works to steady foreign capital inflows.

Starbucks Opens Intangible Cultural Heritage Store in Xinjiang Bazaar
The flagship store at Urumqi's Grand Bazaar blends local traditions, Atlas silk motifs, and Muqam performances to attract holiday crowds.

Western Land-Sea Corridor Train Shipments Surpass 6 Million TEUs
A milestone volume highlights expanding multimodal freight capacity connecting western China to global maritime routes.

China Connects First 100-Megawatt Compressed CO2 Storage Facility to Grid
China Huadian's project in Xinjiang operates as a closed-loop system, storing power in the Gobi desert without geological constraints.

Xinjiang Border Ports Log Surging Traffic for Central Asia Rail Link
Customs data reveals substantial year-on-year jumps in outbound construction freight and personnel traversing Xinjiang's western border crossings.

Vice Premier He Lifeng Calls for Global Mining Supply Chain Stability
Addressing the 2026 China Mining Conference, Beijing stressed respect for resource sovereignty alongside support for financial leasing and trade platforms in Tianjin.

Shenzhen to Host 2026 APEC CEO Summit and Leaders' Meeting in November
China's tech hub will welcome roughly 1,000 regional delegates to discuss digital trade, supply chains, and AI governance.

Shanghai Futures Exchange Lists Options for Steel and Fuel Oil
New options for hot-rolled coil, stainless steel, and low-sulfur fuel oil expand corporate risk management tools in metals and energy.

Shanghai Electric Wins Bid for 500MW Gas Turbine Project in Malaysia
The Sarawak contract marks the overseas commercial debut for the Chinese manufacturer's self-developed heavy-duty gas turbine equipment.

Chinese Banks Pilot 'Token Loans' Backed by AI Compute Data
Lenders in Guangdong are turning token consumption metrics into underwriting criteria for asset-light artificial intelligence startups.