These were major goals set in a development guideline jointly released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

The coal storage in China's power plants reached 165 million tons, up 40 million tons year-on-year, the NDRC said.

The freight trains carried 20,300 metric tons of cargo worth 217 million yuan ($34 million) from Jan 31 to Feb 6.

Zhang said he believes China Baowu Steel Group, and Anshan Iron & Steel (Ansteel) and Benxi Iron & Steel (Bensteel) are potential M&A candidates.

The Port of Maputo on 26 January revealed that in 2021 it set a new record for handling cargo.

China plans to increase iron-ore output, boost use of steel scrap

Trade partners working together across various sectors of industry.

Hailing a driverless minibus and shuttling through the rusty, out-of-use steel furnaces and brand-new ski jump venue built for the Winter Olympics, visitors can drop by a spot called Sangaolu, which literally means the "Third Shaft Furnace", in Shougang Park.