On January 11, the Tianma-1000 unmanned transport aircraft, developed by Xi’an Aisheng Technology Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary under China North Industries Group Corporation Limited, completed its maiden flight. As the country’s first medium and large-sized unmanned aircraft designed for medium-altitude, cost-effective transportation, it has achieved exceptional versatility, such as complex plateau terrain adaptation, ultra-short takeoff and landing distances, and rapid switching between cargo transport and airdrop modes.
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China's State-owned enterprises (SOEs) have seen improved performance, bolstering the sustained, healthy development of the economy and society.
In 2025, the world’s largest clean energy corridor, which consists of six cascade hydropower stations at Wudongde, Baihetan, Xiluodu, Xiangjiaba, the Three Gorges, and Gezhouba operated safely and efficiently with refined management. With the help of these stations, the corridor contributed significantly to flood control, water supply, river transport, energy security and ecological protection along the Yangtze River.
On January 7, China’s deepest offshore wind power project, the L Site wind farm in the sea area north to the Shandong Peninsula, was connected to the grid. It marks a significant stride in the commercial operation of offshore wind power in the deep and far-reaching sea areas.
On January 2, Deep Sea No. 1, China’s largest offshore gas field, completed its 100th shipment of crude oil since being operational. The field’s total oil and gas output in 2025 exceeded 4.5 million tons of oil equivalent, according to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
The SGUI, a new generation air ticket distribution system developed by China TravelSky Holding Company Limited (TravelSky), was launched to replace the “Eterm” system after nearly 30 years of service. This transition marks a significant shift from reliance on foreign technology to full independent control with domestically developed solutions in China’s civil aviation core distribution system.
China's record number of satellite applications filed with the International Telecommunication Union is set to energize the entire space industry chain, from manufacturing to launching, propelling the nation's aerospace sector into a new phase of industrial scale-up and capability building, experts said on Tuesday.
Peruvian consumers received shipments from Chinese e-commerce sellers through an innovative logistics model recently. It marked the first time that Chinese sellers have adopted ocean freight and employed an express company for customs clearance to enter the Peruvian market. As a new shipping solution with competitive pricing, the model is expected to boost the cost-effectiveness of Chinese products in the global e-commerce market.
