The joint venture agreement between China Minmetals Corp and Qinghai province to tap major salt lake resources marks a critical step in advancing China's lithium resource development, particularly in response to global battery industry demand, said industry experts.
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Production records bolster energy security
China's efforts to bolster energy security took a significant leap forward as its two largest oilfields achieved historic production milestones, underscoring the nation's commitment to enhancing domestic energy supplies amid global uncertainties.
Business leaders to explore further cooperation
Nearly 800 Chinese and African business leaders will convene in Beijing on Friday to explore innovative pathways for enhancing China-Africa industrial cooperation, China's top foreign trade and investment promotion agency said on Tuesday.
China leads global green patent applications with over 50% share
China's contributions to world sustainable development have been reflected by the robust growth of its patents, with a recent report by the country's top intellectual property regulator saying that China had secured top spot in terms of the number of published green and low-carbon patent applications in 2023, recording a year-on-year increase of 20 percent and accounting for over half of the global total.
Rio Tinto sees big potential for MNCs
China's rapid economic growth in recent years has fostered an open and diverse environment with massive business opportunities for multinational corporations, amid further opening-up and industrial reform, a top company executive said.
China's industrial sector sees steady growth in July
BEIJING - China's industrial sector registered a steady revenue growth in July, as indicated by an increase in VAT invoice issuance, the State Taxation Administration said on Monday.
China to impose export controls on antimony, superhard materials
China will restrict the exports of antimony (stibium) and superhard materials starting from Sept. 15, according to an announcement Thursday.
The announcement, issued by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and the General Administration of Customs, noted that some antimony-related items and superhard materials can not be exported without permission.
China to accelerate construction of intelligent coal mines
China vows to further accelerate the intelligent construction of coal mines in the country to promote the high-quality development of the coal industry, according to the National Energy Administration.
China ready to boost oil ties with GCC
China stands ready to deepen cooperation with Gulf countries across the entire oil and gas industry chain, and open up new avenues for collaboration in the renewable energy sector including power batteries and photovoltaic facilities, officials and executives said on Friday.