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CityUHK excels in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026: 4 subjects in the World’s Top 10 and 10 subjects ranked No.1 in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) delivered a stellar performance in the newly released ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2026. Twenty-two subjects at CityUHK were ranked among the world’s Top 50, with 10 subjects claiming the top spot in Hong Kong, highlighting the University’s continuous pursuit of excellence and growing academic strength.

CityUHK has delivered a stellar performance in the newly released ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026. A total of 22 subjects at CityUHK were ranked among the world's Top 50, with 10 subjects claiming the top spot in Hong Kong.
CityUHK has delivered a stellar performance in the newly released ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026. A total of 22 subjects at CityUHK were ranked among the world’s Top 50, with 10 subjects claiming the top spot in Hong Kong.

Among more than 3,000 universities evaluated worldwide, CityUHK stood out with four subjects ranked in the global Top 10:

  • Library & Information Science (#3 globally)
  • Metallurgical Engineering (#9 globally)
  • Energy Science & Engineering (#9 globally)
  • Public Administration (#10 globally)

Across these four subjects, CityUHK’s strength lies in its World Class Output, including publications in leading journals and prestigious international academic awards, with this indicator ranked among the global top 20 in all four subjects, underscoring its exceptional research excellence and global impact. In Library & Information Science and Public Administration, CityUHK demonstrates outstanding and balanced performance across all five evaluation categories. Each category ranks within the global top 50, highlighting the University’s comprehensive and well rounded research strengths.

This year, CityUHK had 44 subjects ranked in total, an increase of two subjects from last year. Notably, 27 subjects were ranked in the world’s Top 100 and 22 in the Top 50.

Furthermore, 10 subjects were ranked No.1 in Hong Kong: Library & Information Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Public Administration, Automation & Control, Environmental Science & Engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Veterinary Sciences.

10 CityUHK subjects rank first in Hong Kong:

  • Library & Information Science
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Automation & Control
  • Environmental Science & Engineering
  • Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Veterinary Sciences

22 CityUHK subjects ranked in the Global Top 50:

  • Library & Information Science
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Energy Science & Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Automation & Control
  • Environmental Science & Engineering
  • Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Transportation Science & Technology
  • Telecommunication Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Instruments Science & Technology
  • Robotic Science & Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering 

Earlier this year, CityUHK was ranked among the world’s Top 100 for the second consecutive year in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2026. Ranked 95th globally and second in Hong Kong, CityUHK is one of only two universities in Hong Kong to achieve this distinction. The impressive results in GRAS 2026 further reflect CityUHK’s exceptional capabilities in advancing international research, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation and broadening its academic impact, while cementing its position as a leading institution in Hong Kong and Asia.

ShanghaiRanking’s GRAS evaluates world universities across 57 subjects in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences. The ranking evaluates the performance of universities based on five categories: World-Class Faculty, World-Class Output, High-Quality Research, Research Impact and International Collaboration. This year, more than 3,000 universities were evaluated, with over 2,000 institutions from 96 countries and regions appearing on the lists in various disciplines.

At ZWorld 2026, ZWSOFT Outlines Its Next Chapter in Engineering Software

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Flagship global ecosystem event highlights AI in engineering workflows, broader AEC and manufacturing capabilities, and deeper customer and partner collaboration.

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At ZWorld 2026, ZWSOFT outlined the next stage of its technology and global ecosystem strategy, focusing on bringing AI into professional engineering workflows, expanding around a stronger CAD foundation, and working more closely with customers and partners to turn technology into practical industry value.

Held from September 15 to 17 in Guangzhou under the theme “Design the Future. Together.”, ZWorld is ZWSOFT’s flagship global ecosystem event, bringing together customers, partners, industry experts, and ZWSOFT teams from around the world.

Across three days of technology discussions, customer stories, product showcases, and partner exchanges, three themes stood out: AI is moving closer to real engineering work; the workflows around CAD are becoming broader and more connected; and ecosystem capability matters more as customer needs grow more specialized.


AI Moves to Real Engineering Workflow

AI was a central topic at ZWorld 2026, but the discussion went beyond adding isolated AI features to existing software.

In his opening keynote, ZWSOFT CEO Mason Liu shared the company’s perspectives and exploration around AI + CAD. ZWSOFT also presented new AI developments around ZW3D, ZWCAD, the ZWSOFT CAx AI Agent Platform, and a strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud.

The goal is to explore how AI can work inside professional engineering processes by understanding engineering information, applying accumulated knowledge, executing repetitive tasks, and supporting engineers across more complete workflows.

ZTE provided a concrete example of how this could translate into engineering practice. In an ongoing AI + CAD research and validation project with ZWSOFT, ZTE is applying AI to fixture design, including 3D model generation, design-rule checking, 2D drawing generation, and synchronized updates following design changes.

In one test scenario, ZTE reported that generating a complex test-fixture model was reduced from around six hours of manual design to about 10 minutes of AI generation plus one hour of engineering review, delivering close to a sixfold efficiency improvement. AI-assisted drawing generation also reduced a process that previously took around 1.8 hours to within 30 minutes, including manual checking and adjustments.

Building Beyond CAD

ZWorld 2026 also made clear that strengthening core CAD technology remains fundamental to ZWSOFT, even as the workflows around it continue to expand.

In AEC, ZWSOFT presented a path that starts with CAD and extends into interoperability, cloud collaboration, BIM, and more connected project workflows. The company shared progress around ZWBIM and early customer experience with ZWCAD 365, showing how desktop CAD, cloud collaboration, and BIM-oriented workflows can work together.

In manufacturing, ZW3D WuKong represents another part of that evolution. The new generation of ZW3D is built around a redesigned architecture for machinery engineering, with advances in parametric modeling, large assemblies, engineering drawing automation, and other core workflows.

ZWSOFT CTO Tim Fu also discussed the technology decisions and engineering challenges behind the platform and its Overdrive Kernel, underscoring ZWSOFT’s continued investment in foundational technologies.

Across AEC and manufacturing, the approach is consistent: strengthen the engineering foundation first, then connect more of the data, workflows, applications, and collaboration around it.

From Technology to Ecosystem Capability

A third message from ZWorld 2026 was that technology alone does not create market impact.

Customers need software that fits real engineering environments. Technology and application partners extend platforms into specialized workflows. Local partners need the technical, marketing, sales, and customer-success capabilities to bring those solutions to market effectively.

That ecosystem dimension was visible throughout ZWorld, from customer visits and the Global VAD Roundtable to the International Forum and final-day Partner Enablement sessions at ZWSOFT’s global headquarters.

The discussions went beyond product features to how ZWSOFT and its partners can jointly create demand, improve customer engagement, strengthen technical delivery, and build more scalable local capabilities. Dedicated AEC and manufacturing tracks also gave partners closer access to product roadmaps, go-to-market programs, and ZWSOFT product and business teams.

For ZWSOFT, the message from ZWorld 2026 is broader than any single product release: strengthen the core technologies behind its software, connect more engineering workflows around them, and build an ecosystem capable of turning those technologies into practical value across industries and markets.

That gives practical meaning to this year’s theme, “Design the Future. Together.” As engineering software evolves, ZWSOFT sees customers, partners, developers, technology providers, and engineering professionals all playing a role in shaping what comes next.

About ZWSOFT

Founded in 1998, ZWSOFT is a world-leading All-in-One CAx Solutions Provider, offering products including ZWCAD and ZW3D to support professionals across architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing. Serving 1.4 million users in more than 90 countries and regions, ZWSOFT develops its core technologies in-house to deliver trusted, efficient, and accessible design solutions. Guided by its mission to Empower Sustainable Innovation, ZWSOFT is committed to helping professionals worldwide design, create, and build a better future.

22 CityUHK subjects rank among World’s Top 50 in ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026

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HONG KONG, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) delivered a stellar performance in the newly released ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2026. Twenty-two subjects at CityUHK were ranked among the world’s Top 50, with 10 subjects claiming the top spot in Hong Kong, highlighting the University’s continuous pursuit of excellence and growing academic strength.

Among more than 3,000 universities evaluated worldwide, CityUHK stood out with four subjects ranked in the global Top 10:

  • Library & Information Science (#3 globally)
  • Metallurgical Engineering (#9 globally)
  • Energy Science & Engineering (#9 globally)
  • Public Administration (#10 globally)

Across these four subjects, CityUHK’s strength lies in its World Class Output, including publications in leading journals and prestigious international academic awards, with this indicator ranked among the global top 20 in all four subjects, underscoring its exceptional research excellence and global impact. In Library & Information Science and Public Administration, CityUHK demonstrates outstanding and balanced performance across all five evaluation categories. Each category ranks within the global top 50, highlighting the University’s comprehensive and well rounded research strengths.

This year, CityUHK had 44 subjects ranked in total, an increase of two subjects from last year. Notably, 27 subjects were ranked in the world’s Top 100 and 22 in the Top 50.

Furthermore, 10 subjects were ranked No. 1 in Hong Kong: Library & Information Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Public Administration, Automation & Control, Environmental Science & Engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Veterinary Sciences.

10 CityUHK subjects rank first in Hong Kong:

  • Library & Information Science
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Automation & Control
  • Environmental Science & Engineering
  • Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Veterinary Sciences

22 CityUHK subjects ranked in the Global Top 50:

  • Library & Information Science
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Energy Science & Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Automation & Control
  • Environmental Science & Engineering
  • Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Transportation Science & Technology
  • Telecommunication Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Instruments Science & Technology
  • Robotic Science & Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering

Earlier this year, CityUHK was ranked among the world’s Top 100 for the second consecutive year in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2026. Ranked 95th globally and second in Hong Kong, CityUHK is one of only two universities in Hong Kong to achieve this distinction. The impressive results in GRAS 2026 further reflect CityUHK’s exceptional capabilities in advancing international research, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation and broadening its academic impact, while cementing its position as a leading institution in Hong Kong and Asia.

ShanghaiRanking’s GRAS evaluates world universities across 57 subjects in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences. The ranking evaluates the performance of universities based on five categories: World-Class Faculty, World-Class Output, High-Quality Research, Research Impact and International Collaboration. This year, more than 3,000 universities were evaluated, with over 2,000 institutions from 96 countries and regions appearing on the lists in various disciplines.

RX BITEC Celebrates 40 Years with “METALEX 2026” Empowering Entrepreneurs to Transform Their Businessesfor the AI & Smart Metalworking Era

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BANGKOK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RX BITEC (Thailand) Co., Ltd. continues its long-standing commitment to the metalworking industry, marking four decades of supporting industrial development and driving Thai businesses toward a new era of manufacturing with “METALEX 2026,” the No. 1 Machine Tool and Metalworking Exhibition Serving ASEAN. Celebrating its 40th anniversary under the theme of “Infinite Possibilities,” METALEX 2026 will bring together world-class machinery, technologies, and innovations to help shape the future of Thailand’s manufacturing industry and drive sustainable growth.

RX BITEC Celebrates 40 Years with “METALEX 2026” Empowering Entrepreneurs to Transform Their Businesses for the AI & Smart Metalworking Era
RX BITEC Celebrates 40 Years with “METALEX 2026” Empowering Entrepreneurs to Transform Their Businesses for the AI & Smart Metalworking Era

METALEX 2026 will take place from 18–21 November 2026, from 10:00–18:00 hrs, at BITEC, Bangkok. The exhibition will occupy 55,000 sq.m. across all exhibition halls (Halls 98–104), showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies and innovations from more than 3,000 brands from 50 countries, alongside international pavilions from leading industrial nations and regions including China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, and Taiwan.

Exploring End-to-End Manufacturing Innovations and Future Technologies

METALEX 2026 will bring together a comprehensive range of Machine Tools, Metrology, Tools and Tooling, Sheet Metalworking Technologies, Wire & Tube, Welding, Sensor, Robots, Factory Automation, Pumps & Valves, as well as AI.

A key highlight of this year’s event is “FUTURE TECH @ METALEX,” a dedicated zone showcasing future-ready innovations across eight technology categories. The technologies have been rigorously selected and screened by researchers and experts from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and the Thai – German Institute (TGI), with the aim of broadening perspectives and enhancing manufacturing capabilities. The eight categories include:

  1. Smart, AI-Driven & Connected Precision Engineering
  2. Advanced Machining, Process Capability & Manufacturing Enablement
  3. Human-Machine Collaboration, Workforce & Skills
  4. Productivity & Cost Optimization
  5. Automation, Robotics & Autonomous Operations
  6. Intelligent Resource, Energy & Sustainability Management
  7. Safety, Reliability & Operational Resilience
  8. Future Materials & Tooling Innovation

Expanding Knowledge and Business Networks Without Limits

Beyond showcasing the latest machinery and manufacturing technologies, METALEX 2026 will offer a comprehensive program of activities designed to enhance knowledge and capabilities among industrial professionals.

The event will feature “METALEX TOMORROW,” an academic and industry-focused conference platform bringing together a diverse range of topics and forward-looking perspectives from thought leaders, policymakers, senior executives, and experts from Thailand and around the world.

Conference topics will cover key issues shaping the future of manufacturing, including smart technologies, AI, and sustainability. The event will also offer Business Matching Service, connecting metalworking professionals from ASEAN and around the world. These platforms will help entrepreneurs identify potential trade partners, explore new business opportunities, and build sustainable business collaborations.

Free Admission and Advance Registration Benefits

METALEX 2026 is open to all interested visitors free of charge. Visitors can conveniently pre-register via www.metalex.co.th to enjoy the following benefits:

  • General Visitors:
    Enjoy access to the exhibition throughout all four days and receive visitor badge immediately at the venue without waiting in line, along with a free electronic industry newsletter.
  • Group Visitors (3 or more people from the same organization):
    Receive visitor badges immediately at the venue, access free industry news and updates, and enjoy an exclusive group photo opportunity for organizational publicity through the event’s media channels.

RX BITEC (Thailand) Co., Ltd. invites metalworking professionals, entrepreneurs, and interested visitors to be part of shaping the future of manufacturing, discover new ways to enhance business capabilities, and transform every challenge into “Infinite Possibilities” through cutting-edge machinery and future manufacturing technologies at METALEX 2026.

For more information and advance registration, visit www.metalex.co.th and join METALEX 2026, taking place from 18–21 November 2026 at BITEC, Bangkok.

RX BITEC Celebrates 40 Years with “METALEX 2026” Empowering Entrepreneurs to Transform Their Businesses for the AI & Smart Metalworking Era
RX BITEC Celebrates 40 Years with “METALEX 2026” Empowering Entrepreneurs to Transform Their Businesses for the AI & Smart Metalworking Era

RX BITEC Celebrates 40 Years with “METALEX 2026” Empowering Entrepreneurs to Transform Their Businesses for the AI & Smart Metalworking Era
RX BITEC Celebrates 40 Years with “METALEX 2026” Empowering Entrepreneurs to Transform Their Businesses for the AI & Smart Metalworking Era

Hong Kong Young Drivers Battle at Guangzhou Conghua as HK Youth Karting Championship Completes Opening Round

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Drivers aged 8–17 build real race experience through qualifying, attack, defense and overtaking


HONG KONG / GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 — For a young racing driver, there is far more to learn from a kart race than simply setting the fastest lap. Organised by China Hong Kong Motorsports Centre (CHKMC) with the support of IAME Series Asia and HKAA, the opening round of the HK Youth Karting Championship 2026 was recently completed at Guangzhou Conghua International Circuit.

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Over two days of practice, qualifying and competitive racing, young drivers from Hong Kong put their training into action, testing their speed, race craft and decision-making under genuine race conditions.

賽事設 **Cadet（8至12歲，60cc）**及 **Junior（12至17歲，125cc）**兩個組別，於全長約 1.2 公里、設有 14 個彎道的廣州從化國際賽車場進行。

The championship features two categories — Cadet for drivers aged 8–12 using 60cc karts and Junior for drivers aged 12–17 using 125cc karts — competing on the approximately 1.2-kilometre, 14-corner circuit.

From lap time to real race craft

The weekend began with practice, allowing drivers to refine braking points, racing lines and corner-exit speed with support from coaches and mechanics.

Qualifying then challenged competitors to produce a competitive lap within a limited time on track to secure the best possible starting position.

However, once the racing began, outright speed was only part of the challenge.

With multiple karts fighting for position at the very first corner, drivers had to assess the traffic around them, choose attacking or defensive lines and decide when to overtake or hold position.

Over the two days of racing, the young drivers chased each other through various corners, with moments of side-by-side cornering, defending positions, and looking for overtaking opportunities. For young drivers, managing traffic on the track, race pressure, and split-second decision-making are experiences that are difficult to fully simulate in routine solo practice.

These situations help young drivers develop genuine race craft, which is an important step for a driver to learn, progress and grow in motorsports.

One Make Karting unifies kart and engine specification, putting the focus on the driver

The championship adopts a One Make Karting / Arrive & Drive format, with race karts and competition equipment arranged to a unified specification, together with designated practice and race tyres.

By reducing equipment differences, the format places greater emphasis on driving technique, consistency, decision-making and race strategy.

It also gives young racers stepping into competitive racing for the first time the opportunity to experience a complete race weekend, from practice and qualifying to race starts, on-track battles and post-session analysis.

The value of the first race is not measured by podium positions

In youth motorsport, results are important, but racing experience often has to be built up race by race.

A position gained or lost at the start, choosing the right moment to overtake, or learning how to recover after a mistake can become valuable lessons for the next race.

CHKMC Head Coach Chester Lam said, “Training can teach a driver racing lines, braking points and kart control, but a real race involves other drivers, starts, attack and defense, and pressure. It is a completely different situation.”

“Young drivers need real racing to gradually learn how to read a race. Every time they complete a race, they should be equipped with more experience than they had before.”

Karting has long been one of the first forms of competitive motorsport experienced by many professional racing drivers. CHKMC hopes to create more opportunities for young people in Hong Kong to develop from fundamental training to track driving and, ultimately, real racing.

From Hong Kong to a wider Asian racing stage

The aim of the HK Youth Karting Championship is not for every participant to become a front-running racer immediately, but to provide a platform where young drivers can compete, make mistakes, learn and gradually build their racing experience.

From lining up on the starting grid to attempting an overtake, defending a position or understanding tyres and changing track conditions, every race adds another layer to a young driver’s development.

The championship also connects young racers with the wider Asian karting scene.

Strong performers in the Cadet and Junior categories may have the opportunity to progress towards the IAME Asia Final 2026 in Macau, competing alongside drivers from across the region.

Round 1 complete, attention turns to the next challenge

Following the opening round, drivers and coaching teams started reviewing lap times, racing lines and overall performance as they prepare for the next race.

The HK Youth Karting Championship 2026 will continue with its next round at Guangzhou Conghua International Circuit on 10 – 11 October 2026, giving young racers another opportunity to apply what they learned and continue building valuable race experience.

For a young driver, the chequered flag at the end of one race is not the end of the journey.

It is preparation for the next one.

About HK Youth Karting Championship 2026

Categories:
Cadet — Ages 8–12 / 60cc
Junior — Ages 12–17 / 125cc

Circuit: Guangzhou Conghua International Circuit
Organiser: China Hong Kong Motorsports Centre (CHKMC)
Supported by: IAME Series Asia

Enquiries
China Hong Kong Motorsports Centre (CHKMC)
Tel: +852 6288 6268
Website: www.chkmc.com.hk

Hashtag: #CHKMC #廣州從化國際賽車場 #中國香港賽車運動中心 #青少年賽車 #青少年車手 #青年車手

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24th Sichuan Guangwu Mountain International Red Leaf Festival to Showcase Asia’s Spectacular Autumn Colors

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BAZHONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – The 24th Sichuan Guangwu Mountain International Red Leaf Festival will run from October 1 to November 18 at the Guangwu Mountain Tourism Area in Bazhong, Sichuan Province, China.

Sweeping red leaf scenery across Guangwu Mountain
Sweeping red leaf scenery across Guangwu Mountain

Located in southwest China, Guangwu Mountain boasts a forest coverage rate of 97%, earning its reputation as a “natural oxygen bar.” Each autumn, 680 square kilometers of mountain forests burst into a dazzling palette. Over 40 tree species, including Fagus pashanica, maples and lindens, weave the mountains into a stunning autumn landscape.

Known as “Asia’s longest natural red carpet,” the Mountain has become a top autumn destination for backpackers, photographers and travelers seeking immersive cultural and nature experiences, and is widely recognized as one of western China’s signature autumn attractions.

Guangwu Mountain covered in a "red carpet"
Guangwu Mountain covered in a “red carpet”

The tourism area caters to international visitors who prefer slower-paced, in-depth, off-the-beaten-path travel. The new Yanziling Loop Boardwalk, launched in May 2026, winds along mountain cliffs, with a sea of clouds rolling beneath visitors’ feet and brilliant foliage unfolding alongside the trail, creating the feeling of “stepping into a painting.”

Guangwu Mountain offers a wealth of outdoor attractions. Highlights include the 1,888-meter Red Leaf Coaster and a glass water slide certified by Guinness World Record, combining thrilling experiences with stunning natural scenery.

The large-scale immersive production “New Dream of Guangwu Mountain” integrates cutting-edge light and visual technology with Bashan folklore and traditions, transforming the forest into an atmospheric nighttime experience. Visitors can also enjoy welcome performances and interactive robot activities, which offer more ways to discover the mountain’s late-autumn charm.

A major highlight of this year’s festival is the newly completed Micang Avenue. Stretching 85 kilometers, the route connects seven core scenic spots, including Guangwu Mountain, Micang Mountain, and Nuoshui River, reducing a four-hour drive to just one hour. Lined with continuous stretches of colorful forest and layered peaks, the avenue brings brand-new travel experiences for autumn foliage enthusiasts.

The festival will also feature cultural, sports and international exchange activities, including the third season of the “Sending You a Red Leaf” campaign, the China Micang Avenue International Road Cycling Race, and the “World Red Leaf Landmark” global collection campaign.

In addition, 31 scenic attractions and 18 museums and cultural venues across Bazhong will provide special ticket offers and visitor benefits during the festival.

Across mountains and seas, Guangwu Mountain invites visitors from around the world to witness one of China’s most vibrant red-and-gold autumn displays.

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Building a Knowledge Hub for China-ASEAN Energy Cooperation

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NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – During the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, China Southern Power Grid showcased a range of innovations designed to support energy cooperation between China and ASEAN. These included the DaWatt – Lao Language Large Language Model (LLM) for the Energy and Power Sector V2.0 and the Flexible Grayscale Intelligent Monitoring & Analysis Platform for power system cybersecurity, highlighting expanding opportunities for cooperation in digitalization, intelligent technologies and green energy.

Bahe Wind Farm in Tiandeng County, Guangxi, where wind turbines stand amid the region's distinctive karst landscape.
Bahe Wind Farm in Tiandeng County, Guangxi, where wind turbines stand amid the region’s distinctive karst landscape.

The Lao-language LLM has been deployed at Electricité du Laos Transmission Company Limited (EDL-T), where it can automatically analyze thousands of inspection images within a short period of time. After its algorithms were optimized for Laos’ mountainous and rainforest terrain, the model completed intelligent inspection analysis for four transmission lines, processing 26,000 drone inspection images and identifying more than 3,600 equipment defects.

Baise Power Supply Bureau of Guangxi Power Grid uses drones and robots to conduct live-line inspections of insulators.
Baise Power Supply Bureau of Guangxi Power Grid uses drones and robots to conduct live-line inspections of insulators.

Liu Ying, general manager of the Digitalization Department at Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd., said the company has been building multilingual professional corpora for the power sector, covering ASEAN countries including Laos, Vietnam and Malaysia. Drawing on the capabilities of the DaWatt foundation model, the company is developing energy and power models tailored to ASEAN languages and real-world power industry applications.

Talent development is another focus of the cooperation. The China-ASEAN Institute of Energy, jointly established by Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. and Guangxi University, is exploring an industry-university training model with a strong emphasis on practical experience. So far, two cohorts totaling 53 students from ASEAN countries have enrolled.

Cooperation is also evolving from one-way training toward joint innovation. Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. and the Royal Academy of Cambodia have jointly established a laboratory for artificial intelligence and safety equipment, while the company has also launched peer-to-peer exchanges with Electricité du Laos on improving power supply reliability.

To address language barriers in cross-border technical exchanges, Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. has developed an AI-powered translation platform backed by a specialized database containing terminology for more than 1,800 types of power equipment. The platform supports accurate translation between Chinese and English, Chinese and Lao, and Chinese and Vietnamese.

At a recent training program for Chinese and overseas engineers, the system supported one-click generation of bilingual course materials and real-time speech translation, helping participants navigate highly specialized power-sector terminology.

To support regular international exchanges, Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. has also established an international talent pool covering management, technical and skilled personnel. It has developed 24 hours of courses on international affairs as well as 20 short-form video courses.

“This year, we will also explore joint postgraduate programs with universities in ASEAN countries,” said Sun Xiaohua, deputy director of the Human Resources Department at Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd.

Looking ahead, Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. plans to further advance a development model featuring “R&D in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong, integration in Guangxi, and application in ASEAN.” The company will continue expanding its multilingual power-sector corpora and explore a “Token Goes Global” model for power-sector AI, with computing resources and models based in Guangxi while knowledge services are delivered overseas. The effort is aimed at creating new forms of China-ASEAN energy cooperation and supporting the green development of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0.

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Mekong Countries, Dialogue Partners Mark 30 Years of Regional Water Cooperation

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MRC and Dialogue Partners mark 30 years of cooperation on the Mekong River Basin. 17 September 2026. (Photo supplied by the Mekong River Commission : MRC)

On 18 September, the Mekong River Commission and its Dialogue Partners, China and Myanmar, celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of their formal dialogue. 

The four Member Countries of the Lower Mekong Basin met with China and Myanmar to review their longstanding cooperation and set practical steps to strengthen cooperation across the entire Mekong Lancang River Basin. 

The 30th Dialogue Partners Meeting was held at the MRC Secretariat in Vientiane as changing rainfall, flood and drought risks, water quality concerns and shifting river flows increase the need for timely information exchange and coordinated action.

The first dialogue meeting was held in Bangkok on 26 July 1996. Since then, the dialogue has taken place and provided the six countries with the opportunity to exchange information and update forecasting and monitoring, water conditions and release, as well as discuss shared concerns and identify areas to strengthen cooperation. 

MRC and Dialogue Partners mark 30 years of cooperation on the Mekong River Basin. 17 September 2026. (Photo supplied by the Mekong River Commission : MRC)

The meeting focussed on hydrological data, joint modelling, environmental monitoring and future basin planning.

“30 years ago, all the riparian countries agreed to exchange information on activities and projects concerning the use of the Mekong River and its resources, to seek ways and means to cooperate in the use of the Mekong River and its resources for different purposes and in a sustainable manner, and to strive for development in the six riparian countries for the benefit of the people,” So Sophort, Secretary General of the Cambodia National Mekong Committee and the Chairperson of the MRC Joint Committee for 2026, stated.

He emphasised that this cooperation has become increasingly important, particularly when the

Mekong-Lancang River Basin faces growing environmental and socio-economic challenges, including the escalating impacts of climate change and weather variability.

China has shared hydrological information from Yunjinghong and Manan stations for 24 consecutive years, with year-round data provided since November 2020. Xu Jinsong, Counsellor of the Embassy of China in Thailand said in his statement that, “The six countries have agreed in principle under a Memorandum of Understanding on the mutual provision of hydrological information for the Lancang Mekong River Basin.”

He added that, “The six countries should achieve the goal of sharing full information on the Lancang Mekong River Basin as early as possible, which will help strengthen upstream and downstream coordination to address the challenges of flood and drought disasters together.” 

Future cooperation proposed by China includes urgent notifications, wider basin data sharing, and joint work on flood forecasting and drought response.

The meeting also reviewed Phase 2 of the Joint Study on changing hydrological conditions and adaptation strategies. The work brings together the MRC, the Lancang Mekong Water Resources Cooperation Center, Myanmar and technical teams from all six countries. The updated analysis uses 22 Global Climate Models, three climate scenarios and linked models for the Mekong mainstream, Tonle Sap system and Mekong Delta. Regional and national consultations are planned for October, followed by the Joint LMC-MRC Expert Group Meeting on Data, Modelling and Forecasting in November before submission of the final technical report for endorsement. 

The meeting also reviewed and received updates on regional cooperation following the detection of arsenic contamination in the Kok, Sai and Ruak Rivers in northern Thailand and its confluences with

the Mekong in 2025. The routine water quality monitoring at 15 Mekong mainstream stations found that most results from January to June 2026 remained within MRC guideline values for the protection of human health and aquatic life. The meeting highlighted the importance of continued water quality monitoring, strengthening information sharing, as well as technical exchange and cooperation.

At the meeting, Myanmar presented its national progress in water resources and water quality

management, including the adoption of its National Surface Water Quality Standard in 2024. Current initiatives include a national flood and drought portal, automatic water level and rainfall monitoring in border areas, assessment of toxic contaminants and water quality monitoring in the Mekong River and its branches in Shan State. 

Myanmar identified water quality assessment, comprehensive monitoring systems, technology transfer, research and human resource development as priority areas for further regional cooperation.

“We firmly believe that deepening cooperation with the MRC will strengthen our joint efforts for the sustainability, development, and systematic management of water resources for the benefit of all people in the Mekong region. We must continue to work together to protect our shared water resources,” Aung Kyaw Moe, Deputy Director General of Myanmar’s Environmental Conservation Department. 

Countries were also updated on Proactive Regional Planning, which focused on integrating water, food and energy needs into one basin assessment. 

The upgraded MRC Decision Support Framework is now operational and is being used to update development scenarios and the Initial Adaptive Basin Plan.

National consultations and expert review will continue before the plan is finalized in early December 2026.

The discussions highlighted the value of regular exchange among all six countries and placed the next stage of cooperation on practical delivery with more timely data, stronger joint analysis and faster coordination when conditions change anywhere along the river.

“Trust in river cooperation is built through consistent action, such as sharing data as agreed, communicating changes in a timely manner, with a view for better preparedness and protection of the Mekong and its peoples. Let us carry this cooperation forward with openness and a shared purpose, so the Mekong continues to sustain communities and connect our countries for generations to come,” said Busadee Santipitaks, Chief Executive Officer of the MRC Secretariat.

Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by the Mekong River Commission. Views and information presented are those of the contributing organization.

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