CHINT and Alibaba Cloud Forge Strategic Partnership: Driving Dual Empowerment in the AI Computing Era and Co-Expanding Global Markets

Interview with Dr. Naihu Li, Vice-President of CHINT T&D and Head of the CHINT Group R&D Institute

As China continues to advance its large-scale west-to-east and north-to-south power transmission strategy, Ultra-High Voltage (UHV) transmission has become the backbone of long-distance electricity delivery. At the heart of every UHV transmission project is the transformer—a critical piece of equipment that determines system efficiency, reliability, and operational safety.

On July 29, Bloomberg Green Greater China announced its 2026 "The Workplace for ALL" list, and following a rigorous verification and comprehensive evaluation process, CHINT was recognized for the third consecutive year. The selection process, guided by rigorous international standards, highlights companies that excel in social responsibility, employee development, and fostering a sustainable culture of diversity and inclusion, positioning them as global leaders in talent cultivation and sustainable growth.

Since being established in 1988 in Alberta, Select Electrical Enterprises Ltd. (SEEL), a privately owned electrical, automation and controls company, has been providing the electrical community with efficient service, through locations in Mayerthorpe, Alberta, and Stony Plain, Alberta where they manufacture custom VFD and control packages. SEEL prides itself on providing professional, personal, precise and reliable service. A high standard of support is provided to their clients, during and after a job is completed and Select Electrical strives to exceed client’s expectations.

Recently, CHINT ELECTRIC's independently developed NG7-38(Z) Series Metal Enclosed Gas Insulated Switchgear has successfully passed rigorous testing by Intertek ETL, earning the prestigious ETL North American certification. As the first medium-voltage switchgear product in China to receive this certification, it marks another breakthrough for CHINT in high-end electrical equipment manufacturing and serves as a "golden pass" to the North American and global high-end markets.

For decades, CHINT has been steadfastly building its global footprint, evolving from early international expansion into a truly global enterprise with end-to-end industrial capabilities. Today, our business reaches over 140 countries and regions, supported by more than 30 manufacturing bases and 4 global R&D centers worldwide. With over 70% local talent across our overseas teams, we have built robust industrial resilience through global delivery and localized service, empowering comprehensive power system implementations with our full value-chain capabilities. Join us as we journey through some of CHINT's most remarkable moments across the globe.

Cape Town, South Africa, June — CHINT highlighted its commitment to supporting Africa’s energy transition and industrial development at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026, where the company showcased a portfolio of smart grid, renewable energy and sustainable power solutions under the theme “Smart, Sustainable and Affordable Energy Solutions for Africa’s Industrial Leap.”

Munich, Germany, June 23–25 – As Europe continues to accelerate its energy transition, the industry's focus is increasingly shifting beyond renewable generation capacity toward grid resilience, system flexibility, and infrastructure modernization.

In 2021, President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the Leaders' Summit of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), noting that "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.

In June, CHINT Group and Alibaba Cloud have officially signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement. The two companies will establish a deep partnership based on mutual empowerment, focusing on three core areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) large models, cloud and data center infrastructure, and joint global market expansion. This collaboration aims to accelerate the integration and development of smart energy and AI technology.