The rise in steel output was mostly due to increased demand, thanks to China's strong economic recovery.

China has over 110 million 5G users and is expected to have more than 600,000 5G base stations by the end of this year.

In September, the sub-index for production stood at 54, up 0.5 points month on month, while that for new orders rose 0.8 points to 52.8.

Yinchuan tops the comprehensive score chart, while Linfen remains last.

Cross-regional and cross-provincial power transmission hit a record high this summer as the country's economy further recovers.

The first batch of 500- kilovolt supporting transmission steel towers for Baihetan Hydropower Station, was provided and delivered by POWERCHINA Chengdu Steel Tower Company.

The head of Italian equipment and engineering company Danieli said the company had signed a collaboration deal with China's HBIS.

Experts expect construction related to key projects to buoy industry's prospects.