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flag A Chinese-made tunnel boring machine, developed in Zhengzhou, enables continuous tunneling through tough rock and will be used on Beijing’s subway expansion.

flag A newly developed tunnel boring machine (TBM) made in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, by China Railway Engineering Equipment Group (CREG), marks a major advance in China’s advanced manufacturing sector. flag Featuring an innovative stone-handling system for continuous tunneling through tough cobble strata, the machine is set for use on Beijing Subway Line 1’s underwater extension. flag This reflects China’s transformation from manual tunneling in the 1960s to global leadership in TBM technology. flag CREG, the world’s largest TBM producer, has led global sales and production for eight consecutive years, with its machines excavating over 5,000 kilometers of tunnels. flag China now holds about 70% of the global TBM market, exporting to over 30 countries. flag The company invests around 9% of revenue in R&D, supporting national goals to strengthen industrial self-reliance and advance high-tech manufacturing.

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