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Drone power transforms site maintenance tasks

Photo provided to China Daily At the±800 kV Tianzhong DC transmission line maintenance site, the buzz of a large drone could be heard as it transported an 18-kilogram glass insulator to the work area in just one minute — this marks the first time a heavy-lift drone was used in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region for…

CHN Energy’s breakthrough in coal tech to boost sector’s development

An employee sorts coal at a facility in Changji Hui autonomous prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, in September. [Photo/Xinhua] CHN Energy Investment Group announced on Thursday that it has developed integrated spectral coal quality rapid detection technology, marking a significant advancement for China’s coal quantity and quality control, said industry experts. The technology, jointly developed…

Sinopec connects geothermal power generation project to grid

The company logo of Sinopec Corp is displayed at a news conference in Hong Kong. [Photo/Agencies] China Petroleum & Chemical Corp, or Sinopec, saw its first geothermal power generation demonstration project connected to the grid and started generating electricity recently, amid China’s commitment to diversifying away from traditional oil and gas operations. Located in a…

US medical device maker Align eyes China expansion

The skyline of Beijing. [Photo/VCG] Regarding China as one of its most important markets, US-based medical device manufacturer Align Technology looks to make China play a greater role in its global strategy, said a senior executive of the company. “China to Align is the second-biggest market after the US, and our role in China is…

New large cruise ship Adora Flora City unveiled in Guangzhou

Adora Cruises unveiled the name of its second China-built large cruise ship as the “Adora Flora City” in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Adora Cruises, a flagship enterprise in China’s cruise sector, unveiled the name of its second China-built large cruise ship as the “Adora Flora City” in…

China’s passenger jet C919 makes outstanding achievements during new stage of operation

A C919 aircraft arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on July 29, 2024. [YIN LIQIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE] China’s first domestically developed single-aisle passenger jet C919 has entered a new stage of multi-carrier operation. So far, 11 aircraft have been delivered, transporting more than 700,000 passenger trips, said its manufacturer on Friday. The commercial operation of…

Chinese firm succeeds in mass producing all-solid-state battery

LiPure Energy, a Beijing-based battery firm, said it has successfully built China’s first production line to manufacture all-solid-state lithium batteries and has already launched mass production. With a target production capacity of 200 megawatt-hours, the line is able to charge 200,000 electric scooters simultaneously, the company said. Once operating at full capacity, it is expected…

Oman sees new construction plant with Chinese businesses

On Monday, Vale and Jinnan Iron & Steel Group announced a joint partnership to establish an iron ore concentration plant in Sohar Port and Freezone in Oman. With the initial investment exceeding $600 million, the facility will supply high-quality iron ore for the production of pellets and briquettes in the region. This will be key…

Oman sees new construction plant with Chinese businesses

On Monday, Vale and Jinnan Iron & Steel Group announced a joint partnership to establish an iron ore concentration plant in Sohar Port and Freezone in Oman. With the initial investment exceeding $600 million, the facility will supply high-quality iron ore for the production of pellets and briquettes in the region. This will be key…

Mastercard ramps up payment services in China

A Mastercard cardholder passes through the gate at the Daxing Airport subway station in Beijing. [CHINA DAILY] Global payments technology company Mastercard has launched more than 50 bankcard programs in China via its new joint venture as the second foreign player in the domestic bankcard clearing sector, further benefiting from the continuous financial opening-up of…