China’s AI, robotics and innovative drug sectors—dubbed the "new-new three"—have expanded rapidly this year, advancing Chinese manufacturing toward higher value-added output. Weekly call volumes for Chinese large AI models have risen for eight consecutive weeks and have ranked first globally for 12 straight weeks. In 1H, China’s robot exports reached 6.29 bln yuan to 141 countries and regions; surgical robot exports rose 3.3-fold. In 1H, outbound licensing and deal activity for Chinese innovativ

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The National Energy Administration issued a 2026–2030 action plan to raise coalbed methane (CBM) reserves and output in the eastern Ordos Basin and directed coordinated build-out of transmission infrastructure. It calls for advancing a CBM transmission network in the eastern Ordos per the national “one gas grid” plan, focusing on Daning–Jixian, Mizhi North, Shenfu and Daniu-di blocks and leveraging existing oil and gas field infrastructure to strengthen network interconnectivity. The plan supports near-field hookups to national trunk pipelines including the Shaanxi–Beijing line, the West–East Gas Pipeline and the Yuji line, promotes digital and smart station upgrades to boost operational efficiency and refined management, and encourages planning and construction of underground gas storage to stabilise output and enhance peak-shaving and supply security.