🎙️ Opening Statement – Issue 13
China is not just moving forward—it is accelerating into a new era.
Fusion energy programs are opening their doors to the world, nuclear power units are lighting up the grid, and exports of green technologies have smashed the trillion-yuan threshold.
From classrooms to laboratories, students are learning side by side with AI assistants. From rural rooftops to mega industrial parks, solar panels and storage batteries are reshaping the energy map. And from Africa to Europe, new trade routes and partnerships are weaving China deeper into the global fabric.
This is not a story of isolated achievements. It is a wave of transformation: clean energy, intelligent technology, open cooperation, and education empowerment—together redefining how China engages with the world.
National Affairs
1. Nov 25: China Launches International Fusion Science Program!
At the main hall of the Compact Fusion Energy Experiment Facility (BEST) in Hefei Future Science City, Anhui, the Chinese Academy of Sciences officially kicked off the "Burning Plasma" International Science Program. For the first time, the BEST research plan was released to the global fusion community—let’s cheer for this big step in fusion energy!
2. Nov 25: High-Tech Industry Sales Jump 13.6% YoY in Oct!
Latest data from the State Taxation Administration shows: New quality productive forces are booming in China! In October, high-end manufacturing, innovative industries, and the integration of digital and real economies all grew steadily. These sectors are injecting fresh vitality into the economy—go, China’s tech-driven growth!
3. Nov 24: Satellite IoT Commercial Trials Launch!
China has started commercial trials for satellite IoT services, lasting two years. Qualified enterprises can join in, which will enrich the satellite communication market. This move will also support the safe and healthy development of emerging industries like commercial aerospace and low-altitude economy—sky’s the limit!
4. Nov 23: World’s Largest "Hualong One" Nuclear Power Unit Connected to Grid!
Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit 2—the core of the world’s biggest "Hualong One" nuclear power base—successfully connected to the grid for the first time and sent its first kilowatt-hour of electricity. All technical indicators meet design standards—clean energy power-up!
5. Foreign-Invested Enterprises Rise 14.7% YoY!
In the first 10 months of this year, 53,782 new foreign-invested enterprises were set up nationwide, a 14.7% increase from last year. The actual utilized foreign capital reached 621.93 billion yuan—China remains a hot spot for global investment!
6. Oct Total Electricity Consumption Hits 10.4% YoY Growth (2024 High)!
According to the National Energy Administration: Total social electricity consumption in October was 857.2 billion kilowatt-hours, up 10.4% year-on-year. This is the first time monthly growth has exceeded 10% this year—our economy is buzzing with energy!
7. Over 5,100 Green Mines Built Above Provincial Level!
Good news from the Ministry of Natural Resources: China has made great progress in green mine construction, with over 5,100 green mines built at or above the provincial level. These mines excel in resource conservation, ecological restoration, and energy conservation—protecting the planet while developing resources!
8. Nov 25: CNSA Issues Plan for High-Quality Commercial Aerospace Development!
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) released an action plan to promote the high-quality and safe development of commercial aerospace. More exciting space projects are on the way—stay tuned!
9. Jan 22: National Support for "Hualong One" Standardization & Promotion!
The central government has backed the standardization and promotion of the "Hualong One" nuclear power technology. This provides policy and standard support for the mass construction of nuclear power bases—safe, reliable nuclear energy is here to stay!
Economy & Trade
1. Nov 19: PV & Energy Storage Firms Seal Deals Worth Over 5 Billion Yuan!
Companies in the photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage sectors inked multiple cooperation intentions, covering module supply, joint technology R&D, and more. The total contract value exceeded 5 billion yuan—green energy business is booming!
2. Nov 20: China-Africa Cross-Border E-Commerce Jumps 35% YoY!
Data from cross-border e-commerce platforms shows trade volume between China and Africa surged 35% year-on-year. Agricultural products from African countries like Kenya are entering the Chinese market via live-streaming e-commerce—shopping global has never been easier!
3. Nov 21: GBA Auto Trade Hits New High, NEVs Account for Over 60%!
Automotive trade in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) reached a record high, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) making up over 60% of the total. The "Guangdong Cars Going South" policy has boosted supporting trade for Guangdong private cars entering Hong Kong—rev up the cross-border auto boom!
4. Nov 22: China Baowu’s Simandou Iron Ore Project Ships First Batch!
The first batch of iron ore from China Baowu’s Simandou Iron Ore Project has set sail. The annual export volume is expected to gradually rise to 120 million tons, driving the development of related logistics and trade—iron power for global manufacturing!”
5. Nov 23: Yangtze River Delta Cross-Border E-Commerce Alliance Launched!
The Yangtze River Delta Cross-Border E-Commerce Alliance was established to promote integration between cross-border e-commerce and manufacturing. It’s expected to drive over 20 billion yuan in additional regional foreign trade volume within the year—teamwork makes the dream work!
6. Nov 24: China-Africa Trade Deals Top 3 Billion US Dollars!
Under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), multiple Chinese enterprises signed contracts with African partners, covering infrastructure materials, electronic products, and other sectors. The total contract value exceeded 3 billion US dollars—win-win cooperation all the way!
7. Nov 25: PV Module Exports Rise 22% YoY in Jan-Nov!
PV product exporters revealed that from January to November, PV module export value increased 22% year-on-year. Markets in Europe and Africa saw a significant rise in their share—sun-powered goods are lighting up the global market!
8. Nov 26: Civil Aviation International Cargo Volume Up Over 20% YoY in Oct!
Civil aviation data shows international cargo volume in October grew by more than 20% year-on-year. Cross-border air logistics support capacity continues to strengthen—global shipping is getting faster and more reliable!
9. Nov 20: Lithium Battery Exports Keep Growing—Up 12% MoM in Oct!
Lithium battery exports maintained a high-growth trend, with export value rising 12% month-on-month in October. Southeast Asia has become the main new growth market—powering up the region’s tech needs!
10. Nov 23: PV-Metal Prices (Copper, Aluminum) Edge Down, Cutting Costs for PV Firms!
Commodity trading platforms show prices of metals used in PV production, such as copper and aluminum, have stabilized with a slight decline. This helps PV enterprises control production costs—good news for affordable green energy!
11. Nov 19: Energy Storage Equipment Firms Bag Big Overseas Orders!
Energy storage equipment companies secured large overseas orders, with exports of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) energy storage batteries surging 40% year-on-year—storing energy, storing success!
12. Nov 22: Nuclear Power Equipment Exports Soar 50% YoY!
Port data shows exports of nuclear power equipment jumped 50% year-on-year. Supporting equipment related to the "Hualong One" nuclear power technology has been sold to many countries—clean energy tech going global!
Industry Development
1. Nov 19: PV TOPCon Tech Faces Capacity Saturation—Firms Speed Up Upgrades!
The 8th China International PV & Energy Storage Industry Conference revealed that PV TOPCon technology is approaching capacity saturation. Companies are accelerating upgrades like half-cut technology—tech upgrade race is on!
2. Nov 20: NEVs Account for 51.6% of Total Car Sales in Oct—First Time Topping 50%! China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced that new energy vehicle (NEV) sales made up 51.6% of total car sales in October. It’s the first time NEVs have taken over half the market—green cars are winning!
3. Nov 22: Nuclear Power Equipment Industry Enters Mass Production Phase—Capacity Utilization Over 90%! The nuclear power equipment industry is stepping into a mass construction period. Suppliers of "Hualong One" related components have a capacity utilization rate exceeding 90%—full steam ahead for clean energy gear!
4. Nov 23: PV Battery Industry Accelerates Silver-Free R&D—Costs Drop 15%! The PV battery sector is speeding up silver-free research and development. Multiple enterprises have launched copper/aluminum metallized battery samples, cutting costs by about 15%—silver’s not the only star anymore! 5 . Nov 25: Energy Storage Tech Route Clears Up—LFP Batteries to Dominate 90%+ Market Share! The technical route for the energy storage industry has become increasingly clear. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) energy storage batteries will maintain a market share of over 90% in the long run—LFP is here to stay!
5. Nov 26: Space Industry Makes Another Breakthrough—Shenzhou-22 Launch a Complete Success! China’s space industry scored another victory: the launch mission of the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft was a total success—reaching for the stars, one mission at a time!
6. Nov 19: Hydrogen Energy Industry Focuses on Application Expansion—Pilots in Logistics & Industry! The hydrogen energy sector is focusing on expanding application scenarios. The Yangtze River Delta Hydrogen Energy Research Institute is promoting pilot applications of hydrogen in logistics and industrial fields—hydrogen powers the future!
7. Nov 20: Medical Imaging Industry Achieves National Networking—Efficiency Jumps 30%! National cross-provincial access to medical insurance imaging cloud was officially launched. 24 provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps have completed software deployment, with 170 million index data collected. Remote access technology has boosted diagnostic efficiency by 30%—no more paperwork hassle!
8. Nov 23: AI Industry Strengthens Compliance—Firms Improve Content Labeling! The artificial intelligence industry is enhancing compliance governance. Multiple enterprises have improved generative AI content labeling mechanisms to avoid violations—AI plays by the rules!
9. Nov 24: Construction Technology Exports Overseas—Kenyan Trainees Apply Wuhan-Learned Skills! China’s construction engineering technology is going global. Kenyan trainees are applying the skills learned in Wuhan to local infrastructure projects—building bridges (and friendships) across continents!
10. Nov 25: Mobile Phone Repair Industry Gets Standardized Training System! Vocational education institutions have partnered with mobile phone manufacturers to develop hands-on training courses, forming a standardized training system for the mobile phone repair industry—fix phones like a pro!
11. Nov 25: Nanjing National Agricultural Innovation Center: From "Green Valley Ark" to "Agricultural Silicon Valley"! Nanjing’s national agricultural innovation hub is evolving—transforming from "Green Valley Ark" to a high-tech "Agricultural Silicon Valley"—farming meets future tech!
12. Nov 26: Chengdu, Sichuan: New Tech Transformation Mechanism Fuels High-Quality Development! Chengdu has launched a new mechanism for scientific and technological achievement transformation, empowering the city’s high-quality development—innovation drives Chengdu forward!
Energy
Nov 23: Wind Power Costs Plunge 60%+ in 10 Years—Domestic Installations Keep Growing!
Wind power companies revealed that the average cost per kilowatt-hour of global wind power projects has dropped by over 60% in the past decade. Meanwhile, domestic wind power installations are on a steady rise—wind power is getting cheaper and more popular!Nov 24: Hydrogen Energy Scores Application Breakthrough—Multiple Scenarios on the Horizon!
The hydrogen energy industry has made a big leap in practical applications. The Yangtze River Delta Hydrogen Energy Technology Research Institute clarified the path for hydrogen to be used in various scenarios, pushing it to integrate into the energy system—hydrogen is finding its way into more parts of life!Nov 25: New Energy Storage Named Key Growth Driver for 15FYP—10GW+ New Installations This Year!
The new energy storage industry has been listed as a key growth area for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). Many enterprises are ramping up the construction of energy storage power stations, with new installations expected to exceed 10 gigawatts (GW) this year—storage is powering the future!Nov 26: Total Power Installed Capacity Rises 17.3% YoY—New Energy Share Keeps Climbing!
Data shows that as of the end of October, China’s total accumulated power installed capacity increased by 17.3% year-on-year. The proportion of new energy installations is constantly rising—clean energy is taking over the grid!Nov 19: PV Costs Drop 80%+ in 10 Years—Driving Global Installations Boom!
The cost of the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to optimize. Over the past decade, PV project costs have fallen by more than 80%, fueling the rapid expansion of global PV installations—sun power is getting super affordable!Nov 21: Energy Storage’s Big Headache: Capacity Tariffs—Call for Better Profit Mechanisms!
The Energy Storage Application Branch pointed out that the core pain point of the energy storage industry lies in capacity tariffs. It’s calling for improved profit return mechanisms—let’s make storage business more sustainable!Nov 23: Nuclear Fusion R&D Makes Phased Progress—Key Test for Domestic Mini Device Succeeds!
China’s nuclear fusion energy research has achieved phased results. The country’s first small-scale experimental device has completed key tests, laying the foundation for future industrialization—fusion energy is inching closer!Nov 25: Distributed PV Spreads Faster—Rural Roof Installation Rate Up 20% YoY!
Distributed PV projects are accelerating their popularization. The installation rate of PV panels on rural rooftops has increased by 20% year-on-year, helping rural areas transition to greener energy—countryside goes solar!
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Environmental Protection
Nov 20: NEV Charging Piles Get Eco-Standards—Recyclable Materials Required!
Many regions have issued environmental standards for new energy vehicle (NEV) charging piles. They require the use of recyclable materials to reduce pollution from discarded equipment—charging green, not just driving green!Nov 21: National Games Goes Green—90% Waste Recycling & 100% NEV Shuttles!
The National Games achieved "green event operation" during the competition. The waste recycling rate exceeded 90%, and the usage rate of NEV shuttle buses reached 100%—sports and sustainability go hand in hand!Nov 22: Nuclear Power Leads Low-Carbon—"Hualong One" Cuts 8M Tons of CO₂ Annually!
The nuclear power industry is practicing low-carbon concepts. The carbon emission intensity of "Hualong One" units is far lower than that of thermal power, with each unit reducing CO₂ emissions by over 8 million tons per year—clean energy = planet-friendly energy!Nov 25: PV Firms Launch Green Production Standards—15% Less Water & 95%+ Waste Utilization!
PV enterprises have rolled out green production standards. Water consumption during production has dropped by 15%, and the comprehensive utilization rate of solid waste has reached over 95%—making solar panels even more eco-friendly!Nov 20: Yangtze River Environmental Inspection Launched—Focus on New Energy Project Ecology!
An environmental inspection of the Yangtze River Basin has started, focusing on ecological protection issues during the construction of new energy projects such as PV and energy storage—developing green energy without harming nature!Nov 22: Hydrogen Industry Pushes Green Hydrogen—Wind & PV Power Water Electrolysis!
The hydrogen energy industry is promoting green hydrogen production, using wind and PV power for water electrolysis to make hydrogen. This reduces carbon emissions from hydrogen production—eco-friendly hydrogen is on the rise!
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Major Projects & Infrastructure
Nov 19: Chengdu PV & Energy Storage Industrial Park Breaks Ground!
The park is planned to host 50 upstream and downstream enterprises, with an expected annual output value exceeding 20 billion yuan—green tech hub in the making!Nov 22: Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Unit 2 Connected to Grid—World’s Largest "Hualong One" Base!
With a total investment of over 30 billion yuan, the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Base in Fujian is now the world’s biggest "Hualong One" project—clean energy powerhouse!Nov 23: HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Supporting Parking Lot Expansion Completed!
The 1-billion-yuan project will boost the efficiency of the "Guangdong Cars Going South" policy—smoother cross-border rides ahead!Nov 25: Yangtze River Delta Hydrogen Storage & Transportation Pipeline Breaks Ground!
Covering Shanghai, Jiangsu and other regions, the 200-kilometer pipeline costs over 5 billion yuan—hydrogen highway on the way!Nov 26: Xiamen-Jinmen Bridge Construction Progresses—Call for DPP Support!
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council urges the DPP authorities to back the bridge’s early completion. Once finished, it will shorten travel time between Xiamen and Jinmen—closer ties across the strait!Nov 19: Qinghai Large-Scale Wind Power Base Kicks Off Phase II!
Adding 500MW of installed capacity with a total investment of over 2.5 billion yuan—wind power gets a huge boost!Nov 21: GBA National Games Venue Renovation Completed!
With over 1.5 billion yuan invested, multiple venues have added green energy facilities—eco-friendly stadiums ready for action!Nov 23: National Medical Insurance Imaging Cloud Data Center Expands!
Adding 20 new provincial nodes with an investment of over 800 million yuan—faster cross-provincial medical data sharing!Nov 26: Nanjing Xinshengwei Yangtze River Bridge Opens to Traffic!
After over 5 years of construction, the bridge is now open—Nanjing now has 8 Yangtze River bridges! More connections, more convenience!
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International Trade
Nov 19: New Energy "Three New Staples" Exports Keep Booming—Surpass Trillion-Yuan Mark!
Exports of China’s new energy "three new staples" (PV products, new energy vehicles, and lithium batteries) maintain high growth. Their annual export volume has broken through the trillion-yuan mark—China’s green tech is taking the world by storm!Nov 20: Kenyan Agri-Products Enter China via Cross-Border E-Commerce—Orders Up 40% YoY!
Kenyan agricultural products like coffee and nuts are landing in China through cross-border e-commerce. Orders for these goods have surged 40% year-on-year—taste of Africa, delivered straight to Chinese shelves!Nov 21: GBA Auto Exports Rise 28% YoY—NEVs Are the Star Players!
Automobile exports from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) increased 28% year-on-year. New energy vehicles (NEVs) have become the main export force, flying off to Europe and Southeast Asia—GBA cars go global!Nov 22: 2 New Export Orders for "Hualong One" Nuclear Equipment—Over 10 Billion Yuan!
Two new export orders for "Hualong One" nuclear power equipment have been secured, covering countries in Southeast Asia and Africa. The total contract value exceeds 10 billion yuan—clean energy tech wins global trust!Nov 23: China-Africa PV Module Trade Jumps 32% YoY—China Holds Over 60% of African Market!
Trade volume of PV modules between China and Africa rose 32% year-on-year. Chinese modules account for more than 60% of the African market—sun power from China lights up Africa!Nov 26: International Cargo Routes Expanded—Air Freight Growth Tops 20% YoY in Oct!
Civil aviation has added more international cargo routes. In October, international cargo volume increased by over 20% year-on-year, boosting the transportation of cross-border trade goods—faster shipping for global business!Nov 19: Energy Storage Battery Exports to Europe Rise 50%—Large-Capacity Batteries Dominate!
Exports of energy storage batteries to Europe have grown by 50%. Large-capacity batteries tailored to European energy storage power station needs have become the mainstream—powering Europe’s green transition!Nov 21: Sports Equipment Exports Grow—National Games Same-Style Gear Goes Global!
Exports of sports equipment are on the rise. Equipment identical to that used in the National Games is being sold overseas, with orders jumping 35% year-on-year—athletic gear from China is a hit worldwide!
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Education
Nov 19: Universities Join PV & Energy Storage R&D—SJTU Leads Silicon Cell Upgrades!
Multiple universities are diving into PV and energy storage technology research. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) and others are pushing forward silicon cell technology upgrades—colleges teaming up for green tech breakthroughs!Nov 21: MOE Refines Vocational Ed "Going Global" Policies—Promote "Chinese + Vocational Skills"!
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has refined supporting policies for vocational education internationalization. It encourages vocational colleges to cooperate with overseas partners on skills training and promote the "Chinese + Vocational Skills" curriculum system—skills + language = global competitiveness!Nov 25: Universities & Enterprises Co-Build Energy Storage Research Institutes—Silver-Free Tech R&D Underway!
Colleges and enterprises have jointly established energy storage technology research institutes. SJTU and other universities are teaming up with businesses to develop silver-free technologies—academia + industry = innovation power!Nov 26: Vocational Ed Internationalization Forum Held—Share Wuhan’s "Jingchu Model"!
An international forum on vocational education kicked off, promoting Wuhan’s "Jingchu Model" and sharing experiences in overseas school-running. Other regions are eager to learn the secret sauce of Wuhan’s success!Nov 19: PV Firms & Universities Build Training Bases—Train 2,000+ Tech Talents This Year!
PV enterprises and universities have co-founded practical training bases to provide targeted training for PV technical talents. Over 2,000 participants will be trained this year—talent pipeline for green energy!Nov 23: Rural Education Revitalization Advances—Train 5,000+ New Energy Maintenance Talents!
Rural education revitalization projects are making progress. Vocational colleges in many regions are training new energy operation and maintenance talents for rural areas, with over 5,000 trainees—powering rural development with skilled hands!
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International Cooperation
Nov 19: Chinese PV Firms Team Up with African Partners—Powering Africa’s Solar Plants!
Chinese photovoltaic (PV) enterprises have struck technical cooperation deals with African companies, helping Africa build PV power stations—green energy teamwork across continents!Nov 20: Li Qiang Attends TAZARA Railway Revitalization Groundbreaking—China-Tanzania-Zambia Upgrade Rail Facilities!
Premier Li Qiang attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) revitalization project. China, Tanzania, and Zambia are upgrading the railway facilities to boost cooperation—old friendship gets a modern upgrade!Nov 22: China & Africa Launch Initiative for Supporting Africa's Modernization—Back AfCFTA & Green Transition!
China and Africa jointly launched the Initiative for Supporting Africa's Modernization Cooperation, supporting the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Africa’s green transition—growing together, sustainably!Nov 23: China-Kenya Deepen Vocational Ed Cooperation—Wuhan Vocational College Donates Experiment Kits!
China and Kenya have strengthened vocational education cooperation. Wuhan City Vocational College donated motion control experiment kits to Kisii County, Kenya—skills-sharing with practical tools!Nov 24: China-Africa Forum on Innovation Cooperation Held—Share Vocational Ed Success Stories!
The China-Africa Forum on Innovation Cooperation and Development kicked off, showcasing successful cases of China-Africa vocational education cooperation and deepening collaboration across multiple fields—learning from each other, winning together!Nov 24: Financial Regulators Roll Out Africa-Focused Financing Policies—Support the Modernization Initiative!
Financial regulatory authorities have responded to the Initiative for Supporting Africa's Modernization Cooperation, introducing financing facilitation policies for China-Africa cooperation and optimizing financial services for African projects—money flows to power Africa’s growth!Nov 25: China & South Africa Promote Africa’s Modernization Under G20—Coordinate Financing & Tech Aid!
China and South Africa are advancing cooperation on Africa’s modernization under the G20 framework, coordinating financing support and technical assistance for Africa—united to lift Africa’s development!
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✍️ Editor’s Note
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