1. The ground station of the "Water Conservancy No. 1" remote sensing satellite in mainland China successfully received the first image of the Inner Mongolia section of the Yellow River, which verified the advanced nature of the system. The image clearly displays the information of the situation and supports the safety monitoring of the water conservancy hub. This technology improves the mainland's water resources management capacity and provides people with a safer water environment, marking a new milestone in water conservancy technology.
2. The world's highest photovoltaic project, Huaneng Nagu Power Station Phase I, is connected to the grid in Diqing, Yunnan Province. Overcoming the construction problems in the moraine gravel area, it generates 158 million kWh of electricity annually, meets the electricity consumption of 52,000 households, reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 124,000 tons, helps the green and low-carbon transformation, promotes the development of clean energy, and benefits people's livelihood.
3. In Qingyuan, Guangdong, the first main tower of the Beijiang Bridge of Qinghua Expressway in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was capped on December 25, with a height of 144.7 meters. The bridge is inspired by the design of "Phoenix Spreading Its Wings" and will become a new landmark in Qingyuan. This project strengthens the radiation role of the Greater Bay Area on Qingyuan, promotes the integration of Guangzhou-Qingdao, opens a new chapter in regional development, and benefits people's travel and local economic prosperity.
Fourth, the construction of the east anchorage of the Shiziyang Bridge was completed, weighing 476,000 tons, equivalent to the weight of 6 aircraft carriers. Intelligent temperature control technology and new materials are adopted to ensure the quality of the project. As a super project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Shiziyang Corridor will create five world firsts after completion, promote the integration and high-quality development of both sides of the Pearl River Estuary, and provide more convenient transportation options for people to travel.
5. The Shanghai-Suzhou-Lake high-speed railway opened on December 26, connecting Shanghai, Suzhou and Huzhou, with a total length of 164 kilometers and a maximum speed of 350 kilometers per hour. In the initial stage, there will be 38 bullet trains per day, which will greatly shorten the travel time between cities in the Yangtze River Delta region, improve regional traffic efficiency, facilitate people's travel, and promote regional economic integration.
6. Xi'an Metro Line 8, with a total length of 50 kilometers and 37 stations, will open at 12 o'clock on December 26. As the only ring road, it will significantly alleviate traffic pressure, promote economic development along the route, and improve the energy level of the city. The minimum departure interval in the initial operation is 4 minutes and 18 seconds, and the whole ticket price is 6 yuan. The characteristic design reflects the colors of the four seasons, and 8 underground landmark stations are built to optimize the travel experience of citizens and help the construction of "dual centers".
7. The passenger throughput of Shenzhen Airport in 2024 will exceed 60 million for the first time, reaching 60.11 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 16.8%, and the international passenger volume will increase by 110.8%. The airport will accelerate the development of a first-class hub, improve service quality and facilities, promote regional economic exchanges, enhance global connectivity, demonstrate the vitality of Shenzhen's opening up and economic stability, provide citizens with more travel options, and help Shenzhen become a more influential international metropolis.
8. On December 24, local time, Bangladesh's "Dream Road" - Padma Bridge Railway Connecting Line, which was built with the participation of China Railway Bridge Bureau, was opened to traffic, and the drive from Dhaka to Jessore was shortened to 3 hours. With a total length of about 170 kilometers, the project will benefit 80 million people, and is expected to boost economic growth by 1.5 percentage points, opening a new chapter in Bangladesh's transportation and bringing convenience and prosperity to the people.