Infrastructure & TransportEconomy
China-Laos Railway Reaches 100,000 Passenger Train Trips
The China-Laos Railway has surpassed 100,000 passenger train journeys, carrying 73.38 million passengers since 2021 in a major BRI milestone.
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Infrastructure & Transport
Chengdu-Chongqing High-Speed Railway Track Laying Begins
Track laying commences on the Chengdu-Chongqing high-speed railway, reducing travel time between the two southwestern Chinese cities to just 50 minutes.
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InfrastructureIndustry
China Hits Multiple Infrastructure and Industrial Milestones
China achieves major milestones: Xi'an-Shiyan HSR trial, CATL energy storage platform, LNG carrier delivery, SAIC's 100-millionth vehicle, and more.
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EconomyInfrastructure
Trump Gas Tax Holiday Plan Threatens Infrastructure Funding
Trump's gas tax holiday push could worsen an infrastructure funding crisis as the Highway Trust Fund faces a $17 billion shortfall.
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InfrastructureEconomy
China Water Network Accelerates With $28.7B Q1 Investment
China accelerates national water network with 24,231 projects and $28.7B in Q1 2026. Major projects span Qinghai to Zhejiang, driving growth.
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EconomyTechnology
China Unveils Six Network Roadmaps for Trillion-Yuan Markets
China's six network roadmaps target 7+ trillion yuan annually across water, power, computing, communication, pipeline, and logistics networks.
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InfrastructureTraffic
Groenendaallaan Closed 8 Weeks for Oosterweel Works
Antwerp's Groenendaallaan closes eight weeks from July 1 for Oosterweel works. Traffic diversions, public transport changes, and detours explained.
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InfrastructurePolitics
Brussels Begins Renovation of Iconic Louise Roundabout
The long-awaited renovation of Brussels' Louise Roundabout begins tonight, ending weeks of political tension between coalition partners MR and Groen.
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EconomyTechnology
China's EV Charging Network Hits 21.96M, Surging 47.4% YoY
China's EV charging infrastructure hit 21.96 million units by April 2026, up 47.4% year-on-year, building the world's largest charging network.
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Economy
China's Logistics Network Hits 630M Parcels, 160M Tons Daily
China's logistics network handles 630M parcels and 160M tons daily, making it the world's largest market. New Five-Year Plan targets 95% completion.
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PoliticsTransport
Brussels Metro 3 Halted: Minister Calls It 'Heartbreaking'
Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt confirms the Metro 3 project is halted for 10 years after costs ballooned to €4.76 billion.
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PoliticsInfrastructure
California Mayors Revolt Over Newsom Rail Tax Plan
Ten California mayors are pushing back against a state plan to redirect local tax revenues to fund the troubled $126B high-speed rail project.
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Society
Tibet Marks 75th Anniversary of Peaceful Liberation
Tibet marks 75 years since peaceful liberation with major infrastructure, economic and social achievements transforming the plateau region.
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Legal & BusinessChina
Pacific Construction Sues Guigang Over $111M PPP Dispute
Pacific Construction sues Guigang over an illegal PPP project. A court rejected its $83M claim, highlighting risks for private firms in China.
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InfrastructureEconomy
China Unveils $970B 'Six Networks' Infrastructure Mega-Plan
China's NDRC announces 'six networks' infrastructure plan with over 7 trillion yuan annual investment to boost economy and drive digital transformation.
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SportsInfrastructure
Kansas City Built World Cup Transit, Then Cuts Bus Routes
Kansas City built Connect KC26 for 650,000 World Cup visitors. But weeks after the tournament ends, the city will cut more than a fourth of its bus routes.
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InfrastructureUrban Development
Antwerp Ring Road Cover: Cycling Through Parks by 2030
Antwerp's ring road covering project reaches milestone. By 2030, cyclists can ride around the city through new parks on 100 hectares of green space.
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SocietyAccidents
Harbin Double-Decker Bus Roof Torn Off in Overpass Collision
A double-decker bus in Harbin, China had its roof torn off after hitting an overpass, injuring 8 passengers. Police attribute the crash to driver error.
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EnvironmentInfrastructure
Flemish Road Litter Cleanup Costs 3.7 Million Euros Annually
Flanders spends 3.7 million euros yearly cleaning 1,541 tons of litter from roads, diverting funds from infrastructure maintenance.
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