The channel is also a major route for China's west-to-east coal transportation, ensuring the country's energy consumption demand is met.

After the reorganization, Sinosteel will no longer be under the direct regulation of the SASAC.

By September this year, the number of iron and steel enterprises in the northern Chinese province had been slashed to 39 from 123 about 10 years ago.

Fluorspar is the commercial name for the naturally occurring mineral fluorite, composed of calcium and fluorine (CaF2).

In November 2022, the production of the Mining and Hydrocarbons sector increased 5.06% compared to the same month of the previous year.

This means that renewables, which have lower individual production costs, end up having to share the price burden of more expensive fossil fuels.

The 1,035-kilometer China-Laos Railway, a landmark project of the Belt and Road Initiative and a flagship project for bilateral friendship, connects landlocked Laos with China's railway networks, greatly expanding Laos' access to global markets.

Liaoning province in Northeast China saw a major onshore wind power project connect to the state grid and go into operation on Saturday.