Tag #Infrastructure

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China's Massive Infrastructure Investments Boost Latin America's Development

China's \$165 billion investment in Latin American infrastructure projects, including the Brazil ultrahigh voltage transmission line and the Chancay Port in Peru, addresses energy distribution and transportation needs, boosting economic development and creating jobs across multiple countries, facili...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Major US Cities Sinking at Alarming Rates: Satellite Data Reveals Subsidence Risks

A study using Sentinel satellite data reveals significant land subsidence in major US cities, with Houston sinking up to 5 centimeters and Las Vegas/Phoenix up to 9 centimeters annually, due to oil/gas extraction, groundwater pumping, and rising sea levels, posing risks of flooding and infrastructur...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Kirkcudbright Bridge to Reopen with Restrictions

After a safety inspection on March 21st, the Kirkcudbright Bridge in Scotland closed, splitting the town; it will reopen for cars and small vans with restrictions on or before July 2nd, while a new bridge is planned.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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China and Colombia Strengthen Ties, Expand Belt and Road Cooperation

During a Beijing meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation, including infrastructure development and renewable energy projects, under the Belt and Road Initiative, marking the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
spanish.china.org.cn
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Canton Fair Sets Record with Surge in Latin American Attendance

The 137th Canton Fair, held from April 15th to May 5th, saw a record 290,000 foreign buyers, including a 90% increase in Argentinian attendees, resulting in $25.44 billion in estimated export deals, showcasing China's growing trade with Latin America.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Colombia Joins China's Belt and Road Initiative

Colombia joined China's Belt and Road Initiative today, as announced by both governments during a meeting in Beijing; this includes an 8.3 billion euro credit commitment from China for Latin American development and marks a shift in Colombia's foreign policy.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
spanish.china.org.cn
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China-LAC Partnership: A Decade of Record Trade and Sustainable Growth

The China-CELAC Forum, established in 2015, has driven record-breaking trade between China and Latin America and the Caribbean, reaching $518.467 billion in 2024, fueled by infrastructure projects and renewable energy initiatives, creating over a million jobs and fostering sustainable growth.

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Reduced Inequality
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Tyne Bridge Restoration: Apprentices Carry on Family Legacy and Veteran Skills

The Tyne Bridge restoration project in Newcastle and Gateshead utilizes apprentices, including Charlie Nicholson, whose grandfather worked on the bridge in 1984, and Taylor Macdonald, a veteran, showcasing multi-generational contributions and integration of diverse backgrounds.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Middle Corridor Cargo Volume Surges 20% in 2024 Amidst Ukraine Crisis and BRI Alignment

The Middle Corridor's cargo volume surged 20.55% in 2024 to 3.332 million metric tons, and container volume increased by 175.61% to 56,500 TEUs, driven by the Ukraine crisis and the alignment with China's Belt and Road Initiative, aiming for 10-11 million metric tons by 2030.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
global.chinadaily.com.cn
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New China-Mongolia Railway to Boost Energy Trade and Economic Cooperation

China and Mongolia started building a new cross-border railway line expected to be completed by 2027, to boost energy cooperation and increase coal exports from Mongolia to China, with an estimated annual cargo capacity of 30 million metric tons.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Webuild Acquires Stake in Murdoch Hospital Project Amidst Roberts Co. Collapse

Webuild purchased Roberts Co.'s stake in the $1.8 billion Murdoch Women and Babies Hospital project weeks before Roberts Co.'s collapse into voluntary administration; the WA government approved the acquisition, and Webuild is close to finalizing a deal to proceed with construction.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spanish Minister Calls Railway Cable Theft Act of Sabotage

On May 5th, the theft of 150 meters of railway cables in Spain caused widespread service disruption, prompting Transport Minister Óscar Puente to label it "sabotage" due to the low financial gain relative to the coordinated nature and impact of the incident, although the intention remains to be veri...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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