China-developed power project secures reliable energy in the Amazon

A groundbreaking infrastructure project developed by Chinese state-owned engineering and construction company PowerChina is expected to ensure the power supply to Brazil's Amazon region, highlighting economic ties between China and Brazil in the energy sector.

Power supplies in the region can often be disrupted by unpredictable weather, a challenging environment, and long transmission distances.

The EDP power transmission and transformation project, undertaken by Chinese company SEPCO1, a subsidiary of PowerChina, aims to overcome these difficulties.

"This transmission line will bring comfort and dignity. It will give people the opportunity to own a freezer, access the internet, and meet other needs that depend on electricity. It will benefit everyone here," said Ildivany De Brito Basto, a resident.

In addition to ensuring energy supplies, the project will also help advance local economic growth.

"The transmission line passing through our city is really important. It's brought a lot of benefits, like creating jobs and boosting the local economy, especially in areas like hotels, food services and construction," said Rodrigo Coelho De Sousa, another resident.

Since the Amazon region is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, the infrastructure project is prioritizing environmental protection, according to the management team behind the development.

"The Amazon region is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. It's home to many rare and endangered species, so protecting the environment here is absolutely crucial. During the planning and construction, we made sure to respect indigenous land rights and strictly follow local laws. Our team focused on things like managing the routes of transmission lines, controlling deforestation, cleaning up oil spills, and preventing soil erosion. This is all to protect the environment and support sustainable development," said Qi Bo, program manager of Brazil EDP Power Transmission and Transformation Project.

The construction of the project started in July 2021, and it is expected to be electrified soon as it's coming to the final adjustment phase.

China-developed power project secures reliable energy in the Amazon

The delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Chinse People's Armed Police Force to the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held group meetings to review the government work report on Wednesday afternoon in Beijing.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report on behalf of the State Council at the opening meeting of the third session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday morning.

Zhang Youxia, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), said that the extraordinary achievements made by the Party, the country and the military over the past year have proved that no difficulties or obstacles can stop China from advancing the historical process of national rejuvenation.

He stressed that the entire military forces must focus on achieving the centenary goal of the PLA, comprehensively enhance the military's capability to fight and win, and accelerate the advancement of the modernization of national defense and armed forces.

He Weidong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice chairman of the CMC, said that under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee, China has made new solid strides forward in advancing Chinese modernization, urging the whole military to strengthen military training and combat readiness, promote the implementation of plans, unswervingly enforce discipline while combating corruption to achieve the centenary goal of the PLA.

Military delegation to NPC annual session reviews gov't work report