Recently, the Administrative Approval Bureau of Ganzhou City issued a public notice on administrative approval applications, announcing that the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the 15,000 mt/year lithium carbonate project (re-application) of Jiangxi Xiangnan New Energy Co., Ltd. has been approved. It is reported that the project is located in the Xinhua Industrial Zone of Dayu Industrial Park, Jiangxi Province, with a total investment of 2.1 billion yuan, including 25 million yuan for environmental protection, accounting for 1.19% of the total investment. The main investments in this project include 90 million yuan for equipment, 50 million yuan for working capital, and 70 million yuan for other purposes (including environmental protection investment). The main product is 15,000 mt/year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, with a by-product of 73,483.25 mt/year of sodium sulfate decahydrate.

The State Council Information Office held a press conference at 10 a.m. today, inviting Qin Haixiang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and relevant officials from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the National Financial Regulatory Administration to introduce the "Opinions on Continuously Promoting Urban Renewal Initiatives" and answer questions from journalists. Qin Haixiang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: China's urban development has shifted to focusing on both improving the quality of existing stock and adjusting the structure of incremental development, entering a crucial period of urban renewal. At the State Council Information Office press conference on May 20, Qin Haixiang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, stated that since 2021, the government work report has made arrangements and put forward clear requirements for urban renewal initiatives every year. Currently, China's urban development has shifted from large-scale incremental construction to focusing on both improving the quality of existing stock and adjusting the structure of incremental development, entering a crucial period of urban renewal. The needs of the people have shifted from "having" to "having good quality." Qin Haixiang said that implementing urban renewal initiatives aims to promote the optimization of urban structure, improvement of functions, and enhancement of quality, driving high-quality urban development. At the same time, it can effectively boost investment and consumption, expand domestic demand, and continuously meet the people's needs for a better life. It is of great significance for promoting economic growth and further safeguarding and improving people's livelihoods. Strengthen the renovation and utilization of existing buildings, and strive to transform old and dilapidated houses into good ones. At the State Council Information Office press conference, Qin Haixiang stated that the recently released "Opinions on Continuously Promoting Urban Renewal Initiatives" is a guiding document for implementing urban renewal initiatives. In terms of task arrangements, the "Opinions" deploy the promotion of the "Four Goods" construction: "good houses, good residential communities, good neighborhoods, and good urban districts," demonstrating strong systematicness. The construction of "good houses" mainly focuses on vigorously building safe, comfortable, green, and smart houses. At the same time, it strengthens the renovation and utilization of existing buildings, striving to transform old and dilapidated houses into good ones, steadily advancing the renovation of dangerous housing, and enhancing the renovation and utilization of existing buildings such as old factories, inefficient buildings, and traditional commercial facilities. Over 940 million people in China live in urban areas. At the State Council Information Office press conference, Qin Haixiang stated that as of the end of 2024, the urbanization rate of the permanent resident population reached 67%, with 940 million people living in urban areas. The comprehensive carrying capacity of cities has steadily improved, the living environment has continued to enhance, and the quality of urban development and people's living standards have significantly increased. A total of 280,000 old residential communities have been renovated nationwide, benefiting 48 million households and over 120 million people. At the State Council Information Office press conference, Qin Haixiang stated that in recent years, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has guided various regions in steadily advancing the renovation of old residential communities in urban areas. By the end of 2024, a cumulative total of 280,000 old residential communities had commenced renovation nationwide, benefiting 48 million households and over 120 million people. Continue to prioritize the "hidden" projects and steadily advance the upgrading and renovation of urban underground pipeline networks Qin Haixiang stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) will promote the detailed implementation of infrastructure renovation tasks, continue to prioritize "hidden" projects, and steadily advance the upgrading and renovation of urban underground pipeline networks for gas, water supply, sewage, drainage, and heating, as well as construct underground utility tunnels according to local conditions. The ministry will continue to enhance urban safety and resilience by implementing projects to improve urban drainage and flood prevention, advancing the safety rectification of urban gas systems, and accelerating the construction of urban lifeline safety projects. Construct and improve public service facilities for the elderly and childcare in communities according to local conditions Qin Haixiang stated at the press conference that the "Opinions on Continuously Promoting Urban Renewal Actions" identifies the renovation of old urban residential communities and the construction of complete communities as key tasks in continuously advancing urban renewal actions. Moving forward, the MOHURD will guide local authorities in effectively organizing and implementing these tasks. On one hand, building on the completion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" target for renovating old urban residential communities, the ministry will continue to advance this work, with a focus on renovating aging pipelines within communities to eliminate safety hazards. It will carry out repairs to public areas such as building rooftops, exterior walls, and staircases, as well as renovate and construct community environments and supporting facilities, and implement energy-saving renovations for buildings within communities. The ministry will also support the installation of elevators in eligible buildings to improve residents' living conditions and environments. On the other hand, the ministry will continue to promote the construction of complete communities, constructing and improving public service facilities for the elderly and childcare, as well as municipal supporting facilities such as parking and charging stations, according to local conditions, to make people's lives more convenient, comfortable, and beautiful. Accelerate the promotion of new-type urban infrastructure construction Qin Haixiang stated at the press conference that, moving forward, the MOHURD will accelerate the promotion of new-type urban infrastructure construction, utilizing information and digital technologies to enhance the intelligence level of infrastructure, expedite the improvement of long-term management systems for infrastructure operation and maintenance, explore new models for investment, financing, construction, and operation of urban development, and continuously enhance the level of urban infrastructure construction, management, and services. NDRC's Zhao Chengfeng: Central budgetary investment plan for 2025 urban renewal projects to be issued before the end of June Zhao Chengfeng, head of the Fixed Asset Investment Department of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that the NDRC will continue to advance various urban renewal tasks and increase central investment support. This year, the central government has specifically allocated funds within the budget for urban renewal projects, supporting the construction of public infrastructure and public service facilities related to urban renewal. On the basis of supporting projects such as the renovation of old urban residential communities and urban villages, the scope of support has been expanded to include projects for the transformation and quality improvement of dilapidated urban housing, old neighborhoods, and old factory districts. Currently, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is organizing the submission of plans and project evaluations, and will issue the 2025 central budget investment plan for urban renewal projects before the end of June this year. This year, ultra-long-term special treasury bonds will continue to support the construction and renovation projects of urban underground pipeline networks. At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office, Zhao Chengfeng stated that in the funding arrangements for ultra-long-term special treasury bonds for the implementation of major national strategies and the development of security capabilities in key areas (referred to as the "two major strategies"), support will continue to be provided for the construction and renovation projects of urban underground pipeline networks. The use of local government special bonds will be optimized to continue supporting eligible urban renewal projects. The new mechanism of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and the role of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the infrastructure sector will be fully leveraged. The implementation of key urban renewal projects will be steadily and orderly advanced. At a press conference, Zhao Chengfeng stated that the NDRC will steadily and orderly advance the implementation of key urban renewal projects in the next step. In accordance with the principles of "overall planning with a focus on key areas," "addressing urgent needs first and implementing in stages," and "government guidance with market operations," priority will be given to implementing basic projects related to public safety and livelihood security, such as the safety enhancement of urban underground pipeline networks, the livable renovation of old residential areas, the comprehensive renovation of urban villages, and the safety renovation of municipal facilities. Improvement projects, such as the transformation and quality improvement of old neighborhoods (factory districts) and the enhancement of urban public space functions, will be steadily advanced according to local conditions. The NDRC will guide urban governments in scientifically and reasonably planning specific urban renewal projects. Guo Fangming, Director-General of the Department of Economic Construction of the Ministry of Finance: Encouraging policy banks to provide support for eligible urban renewal projects At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office, Guo Fangming, Director-General of the Department of Economic Construction of the Ministry of Finance, stated that the Ministry of Finance is focusing on the synergy between fiscal and financial policies to promote the improvement of investment and financing mechanisms, expand the investment areas for local government special bonds, and increase support for urban renewal-related projects. The leveraging role of policy-based financial instruments will be utilized to encourage policy banks to provide support for eligible urban renewal projects on the premise of risk controllability and commercial sustainability. The catastrophic insurance system for urban and rural residential housing will be improved to better provide catastrophic risk coverage, and an investment and financing model for sustainable renewal and renovation, guided by the government, operated by the market, and participated by the whole society, will be actively explored. Private enterprises will be encouraged to participate in the concession operations of infrastructure and public utilities. In 2024, central budget investment and other funds exceeding 425 billion yuan will be allocated to support local projects such as urban gas pipeline renewal and renovation. Guo Fangming stated at the press conference, "Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, central subsidy funds of approximately 159.4 billion yuan have been allocated to support the renovation of old urban communities. Since 2023, central subsidy funds of 15.3 billion yuan have been allocated to promote the renovation of urban villages. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, central subsidy funds of about 60 billion yuan will be allocated to support 60 cities in systematically advancing sponge city construction, driving a total investment of 160 billion yuan. In 2024, central budget investment, ultra-long-term special government bonds, and additional government bonds exceeding 425 billion yuan will be allocated to support local projects such as urban gas pipeline renewal and renovation, and urban drainage and flood prevention improvement projects. While increasing capital investment, the Ministry of Finance actively implements preferential tax policies, such as the 'three exemptions and three reductions' for corporate income tax, and reductions in urban land use tax, urban infrastructure supporting fees, and education surcharges. The next step will continue to leverage these channels for sustained efforts. Zhang Bing, Chief Planner of the Ministry of Natural Resources: Actively Supports the Preparation of Special Urban Renewal Plans Zhang Bing, Chief Planner of the Ministry of Natural Resources, stated at the State Council Information Office press conference that efforts will be made to leverage the leading role of territorial spatial planning, strengthen guidance and baseline constraints for special plans, and collaboratively advance urban renewal actions. Actively support the preparation of special urban renewal plans, guide the implementation of the strategic positioning and spatial layout of the overall plan, legally and regulatively connect with detailed plans, and improve the regular inspection and five-year evaluation system. More Practical and Effective Land Use Policies Will Be Introduced to Support Urban Renewal Actions Zhang Bing stated at the State Council Information Office press conference that the Ministry of Natural Resources is currently summarizing and promoting the experiences of 43 pilot cities for inefficient land redevelopment through building communication platforms and increasing publicity efforts. Further improve the policy mechanisms for planning control, use regulation, land reserve, land supply, and real estate registration, and introduce more practical and effective land use policies to support urban renewal actions. Liao Yuanyuan from the Financial Regulatory Authority: A Special Loan Management Method for Urban Renewal Projects Will Be Studied and Introduced Liao Yuanyuan, Director of the Statistics and Risk Monitoring Department of the Financial Regulatory Authority, stated at the State Council Information Office press conference that the Financial Regulatory Authority will guide financial institutions to deeply understand the internal logic of urban renewal actions, accurately grasp new characteristics and requirements, and actively provide diverse and tailored financial products and services for urban renewal actions in accordance with the principles of legality, compliance, risk control, and commercial sustainability, meeting the financial needs of different entities, projects, stages, and links. Liao Yuanyuan stated that the National Financial Regulatory Administration will guide financial institutions to study and formulate supporting institutional processes, business systems, and performance evaluation systems in line with the specific requirements of urban renewal initiatives. It will fully leverage the unique strengths of different types of financial institutions, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively and achieving seamless integration with fiscal funds and social capital. The National Financial Regulatory Administration will research and introduce specialized management measures for loans for urban renewal projects, clarifying loan conditions and standards to meet the financial needs of urban renewal initiatives and enhancing the timeliness and effectiveness of financial services.

The General Offices of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council issued the "Opinions on Continuously Promoting the Urban Renewal Initiative." The main objectives are as follows: By 2030, significant progress will be made in the implementation of the urban renewal initiative, with continuous improvement in the institutional mechanisms for urban renewal. Initial results will be achieved in the transformation of urban development and construction methods, a more solid foundation for safe development, continuously enhanced service efficiency, a significantly improved living environment, a more diversified economic landscape, effective protection of cultural heritage, more prominent urban characteristics and styles, and cities becoming spaces for the high-grade life of the people.

The Intermediate People's Court of Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province (hereinafter referred to as the "Jinzhong Court") issued the Decision (2025) Jin 07 Bankr. App. (Pre) No. 1 on March 19, 2025, deciding to initiate pre-reorganization proceedings for TISCO Wanbang Furnace Charge Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "TISCO Wanbang Company")...

Hosted by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo will be held from April 16 to 18, 2025 at Suzhou International Expo Center . During the exhibition, 1 main forum and 11 sub-forums will be held, with government leaders, academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, domestic and overseas scientists, foreign guests from dozens of countries, and leading entrepreneurs from various industries attending the event! Witness the gathering of industry leaders, discuss core technologies, listen to experts' insights, interpret market trends, gather in Suzhou, focus on key issues, and join us in dissecting industry development. This expo covers 6 major exhibition areas , with 1,300+ domestic and overseas exhibiting and participating companies showcasing the entire industry chain of batteries, including power batteries, consumer batteries, ESS, raw materials, materials, equipment, battery recycling, as well as NEVs, power tools, electric drives, and the low-altitude economy in the power exhibition area, providing you with a one-stop exhibition experience. Click to fill out the registration form and register immediately to discuss the future development of the new energy industry with industry elites. We look forward to your presence and joining SMM in opening this grand feast of the new energy industry. At this New Energy Industry Expo, Fanyin Environmental Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. will make a grand appearance, collaborating with peers in the new energy industry to share development opportunities and jointly outline a bright future for new energy. Fanyin Environmental Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Booth Number: F93 cordially invites you to visit the CLNB 2025 New Energy Industry Expo About • Fanyin Environmental Fanyin Environmental Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is a manufacturing enterprise integrating R&D, production, engineering design, construction installation, and technical services of dust removal equipment and waste gas treatment equipment. Our factories are located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, and Vietnam. Our service agents are spread across multiple cities domestically and overseas. In recent years, our business has expanded to foreign countries, mainly in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia. We are committed to providing you with excellent service! Our products will feature modular design and assembly, with advanced and complete production equipment in the workshops. Some externally purchased components are selected from high-end domestic and overseas enterprises, effectively controlling project quality, product quality, and delivery schedules. Our products are aesthetically pleasing, fully functional, stable in performance, highly automated, with low failure rates, long life, and high cost-effectiveness, enjoying a good reputation in domestic and overseas markets. Product Introduction Explosion-Proof Wet Dust Collector The explosion-proof wet dust collector is widely used in processes such as grinding, cutting, milling, wiring, drilling, and polishing where combustible and explosive dust is generated and dry explosion-proof dust collectors cannot be used. Explosion-Proof Dry Dust Collector The explosion-proof dry dust collector is designed for any process or manufacturing operation that generates or handles combustible and explosive dust or media, but it must not be used for collecting metal dust. Waste Gas Treatment Equipment Used to remove harmful substances from organic waste gases, such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs), widely applied in the chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics, and coating industries. Sheet Metal Processing Pipelines and Fans FRP anti-corrosion construction uses FRP resin, epoxy resin, unsaturated resin, glass fiber cloth, and auxiliary materials to evenly coat the construction surface (concrete or metal surface) for comprehensive anti-corrosion coating, meeting anti-corrosion design standards. It is widely used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, machinery, light industry, electronics, power plants, electroplating plants, aluminum semis plants, and metallurgical plants for acid, alkali, and salt-resistant workshops, warehouses, storage tanks, walls, floors, and sewage treatment facilities. FRP Anti-Corrosion Construction Performance Characteristics: 1. Excellent heavy anti-corrosion performance, extremely resistant to acid, alkali, salt, chemical solvents, and oil corrosion; 2. Good adhesion to the substrate, strong wear resistance, impact resistance, good integrity, no cracking, and certain elasticity; dust-proof, easy to clean, and long life. 3. Improved heat deformation temperature and low-temperature impact strength; various acid-resistant, anti-corrosion, stone, and tile sheet materials and other anti-corrosion materials can be pasted on the FRP coating surface with resin mortar as per design requirements. 4. Lining on pool surfaces offers long-term water immersion resistance, low water permeability, strong adhesion, high water pressure resistance, acid and alkali corrosion resistance, anti-mildew, non-toxic, harmless, long life, simple construction, and no need for a protective layer. 【CLNB 2025——Hot Registration】 CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo April 16 to 18, 2025 Suzhou International Expo Center

The CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo, hosted by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), will be grandly held at the Suzhou International Expo Center from April 16 to 18, 2025. During the exhibition, there will be 1 main forum and 11 sub-forums, attended by government leaders, academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, domestic and overseas scientists, foreign guests from dozens of countries, and leading entrepreneurs from various industries. Join us in Suzhou to witness the gathering of industry leaders, discuss core technologies, listen to expert insights, interpret market trends, and focus on key industry issues. This year's expo covers 6 major exhibition areas, with over 1,300 domestic and overseas exhibitors showcasing the entire industry chain of batteries, including power batteries, consumer batteries, ESS, raw materials, equipment, battery recycling, and new energy vehicles, power tools, electric drives, and the low-altitude economy. Click to fill out the registration form and immediately register to attend, joining industry elites to explore the future development of the new energy industry. We look forward to your presence and to opening this grand feast of the new energy industry with SMM. At this year's New Energy Industry Expo, Hebei Pulan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. will make a grand appearance, discussing industry cooperation, sharing development opportunities, and jointly painting a beautiful blueprint for the new energy industry with peers. Hebei Pulan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. invites you to visit their booth F94 at the CLNB 2025 New Energy Industry Expo. About Pulan Environmental Protection: Hebei Pulan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. is located in Jizhou City, Hebei Province, in the core area of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, 200 kilometers north of Beijing and 100 kilometers west of Shijiazhuang, adjacent to National Highway 106 and the Hengshui Lake Scenic Area, with convenient transportation and significant regional advantages. The company specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of large FRP storage tanks, with main products including glass storage tanks, pipelines, and gratings. The products cover: 1. Sulfuric acid production systems: complete equipment and anti-corrosion solutions such as dynamic wave scrubbers, wet electrostatic precipitators, and desorption towers; 2. Waste gas treatment equipment: carbon/graphitization roasting furnace desulfurization towers, coal-fired boiler desulfurization systems, and biological deodorization devices; 3. High-salt wastewater treatment: high-temperature evaporation towers, flash tanks, ion exchange columns, and seawater desalination equipment; 4. Composite products: FRP chimneys, cable trays, anti-corrosion pipe fittings, and cooling tower series; 5. Environmental protection components: mist eliminators (wet electrostatic/PP/FRP), spray systems, and oxidation spray guns. The products are widely used in more than 20 fields such as flue gas desulfurization and denitrification, seawater desalination, lithium battery manufacturing, electronic ultrapure water, and fluorine chemical industry, and provide overall anti-corrosion and insulation solutions for environmental protection projects. The company adheres to the concept of "unity and integrity, pursuit of excellence," and is committed to providing customers with high-quality products and services, working together to build a green ecological future. Product Introduction: FRP Storage Tanks: FRP storage tanks are widely used in various industries worldwide due to their excellent designability, easy molding, and convenient maintenance. Compared to steel, FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) has extremely high corrosion resistance, with a specific gravity between 1.8 and 2.0, much smaller than steel's 7.8, and mechanical strength not inferior to ordinary carbon steel, with low thermal expansion coefficient and good thermal insulation properties. According to the medium form, FRP storage tanks are divided into liquid, gas, and solid types, and according to the use pressure, they are divided into atmospheric tanks and pressure tanks. According to the shape of the tank, there are three types: circular horizontal, circular vertical, and rectangular tanks. There are also composite FRP tanks such as PVC/FRP, PP/FRP, and PVDF/FRP. Product Applications: Chemical containers, acid-resistant storage tanks, alkali-resistant storage tanks, brine storage tanks, sewage storage tanks, insulation tanks, mixing tanks, fermentation tanks, water seal tanks, ion exchangers, separators, food-grade FRP storage tanks, FRP/PVC, and FRP/PP composite tanks. FRP Pipelines: Advantages of FRP pipelines: 1. Corrosion resistance: Different types of anti-corrosion lining resins are selected, suitable for different types of acids, alkalis, salts, various oils, seawater, and organic solvents. 2. Light weight, simple maintenance, and durability. 3. Easy installation: The length of FRP pipelines is not technically limited, but for transportation considerations, the pipe length is generally within 12m, which greatly reduces the number of joints required. Due to the light weight of FRP, manual or light installation equipment can be used, making pipeline installation convenient and fast. 4. Strong product applicability: The existing standard sizes of FRP pipelines range from 25mm to 4000mm in diameter, and the long-term pressure resistance is generally within 1.6Mpa. According to special user needs, higher pressure can reach above 6.4Mpa. 5. High conveying capacity: The smooth inner wall of the pipeline (N≤0.00084) has a higher flow capacity than traditional materials of the same diameter, saving pump energy and extending the project life. 6. Low infiltration-exfiltration rate: Due to good sealing connections and long pipe lengths, FRP pipes have a lower infiltration-exfiltration rate than traditional material pipes, greatly reducing groundwater infiltration into the pipes and medium exfiltration pollution to soil and groundwater. FRP Cable Trays: FRP cable trays have the rigidity of metal trays and the toughness of FRP trays, with good corrosion resistance, strong anti-aging performance, high mechanical strength, beautiful appearance, easy installation, and long service life. Epoxy and epoxy resin composite cable trays are suitable for use in strong corrosive environments, large spans, and heavy load conditions. They can be widely used in petroleum, chemical, power, light industry, television, and telecommunications. FRP Gratings: FRP gratings have the rigidity of metal gratings and the toughness of FRP gratings, with good corrosion resistance, strong anti-aging performance, high mechanical strength, beautiful appearance, easy installation, and long service life. Epoxy and epoxy resin composite gratings are suitable for use in strong corrosive environments, large spans, and heavy load conditions. They can be widely used in petroleum, chemical, power, light industry, television, and telecommunications. FRP Anti-Corrosion Construction: FRP anti-corrosion construction uses FRP resin, epoxy resin, unsaturated resin, glass fiber cloth, and auxiliary materials to evenly coat the construction surface (concrete or metal surface) to achieve anti-corrosion design standards. It is widely used in industries such as medicine, chemical, machinery, light industry, electronics, power plants, electroplating plants, aluminum plants, and metallurgical plants for acid, alkali, and salt-resistant workshops, warehouses, storage tanks, walls, floors, and sewage treatment facilities. Performance Characteristics of FRP Anti-Corrosion Construction: 1. Excellent heavy anti-corrosion performance, extremely resistant to acid, alkali, salt, chemical solvents, and oil corrosion; 2. Good adhesion to the substrate, strong wear resistance, impact resistance, good integrity, no cracking, and certain elasticity; dustproof, easy to clean, and long service life. 3. Improves heat deformation temperature and low-temperature impact strength; according to design requirements, various acid-resistant, anti-corrosion, stone, and tile sheet materials and other anti-corrosion materials can be pasted on the FRP coating surface with resin mortar. 4. Lining the surface of the pool has the advantages of long-term water immersion resistance, low water permeability, strong adhesion, high water pressure resistance, acid and alkali corrosion resistance, anti-corrosion and anti-mold, non-toxic and harmless, long service life, simple construction, and no need for a protective layer. [CLNB 2025—Hot Registration in Progress] CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo April 16 to 18, 2025 Suzhou International Expo Center

The environmental impact assessment document approval information for the high-purity hydrogen production line expansion project of Huizhou Huadatong Gas Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is announced as follows: I. Basic Project Information Project Name : High-Purity Hydrogen Production Line Expansion Project of Huizhou Huadatong Gas Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Construction Location : No. 1, Aotou Youcheng West Road, Daya Bay Economic and Technological Development Zone, Huizhou, Guangdong Construction Unit : Huizhou Huadatong Gas Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Environmental Assessment Unit : Guangdong Debao Environmental Technology Research Co., Ltd. Project Nature : Expansion Project Investment: 162.05 million yuan II. Project Overview and Announcement Period Project Overview: The project primarily utilizes hydrogen from the POX unit of CNOOC Huizhou Petrochemical Co., Ltd. to produce high-purity hydrogen. The construction includes the addition of new high-purity hydrogen production equipment, supporting power distribution rooms, PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) purification areas, and nitrogen generation stations. The project adds a high-purity hydrogen production capacity of 18,800 Nm³/h, increasing the total plant capacity from 5,000 Nm³/h to 23,800 Nm³/h. Additionally, a new raw material gas pipeline with a length of 2.5 km, a diameter of DN300, and a delivery pressure of 2.0 MPa is constructed along the existing pipe rack. Announcement Period : March 19, 2025 to March 25, 2025 V. Environmental Protection Measures Water Pollution Prevention : Optimize the water supply and drainage systems according to the principles of "separating clean and dirty water, separating rainwater and sewage, and recycling water," and improve the water recycling rate. Production wastewater is pre-treated to meet relevant standards and then discharged after being treated by the Daya Bay Petrochemical Zone Wastewater Treatment Plant. Air Pollution Prevention : Implement effective collection and treatment measures, strengthen process management, and reduce unorganized emissions of various waste gases. The unorganized non-methane total hydrocarbons within the plant boundary meet the relevant standard limits. Noise Pollution Prevention : Optimize the plant layout, select low-noise equipment, and take effective sound insulation and noise reduction measures to ensure that the plant boundary noise complies with the Class 3 standard of the "Emission Standard for Industrial Enterprises Noise at Boundary" (GB12348-2008). Solid Waste Treatment: Strictly comply with national and local regulations on solid waste management, establish and improve a full-process pollution prevention responsibility system for solid waste, maintain management records, and entrust hazardous waste to qualified units for treatment. Environmental Risk Prevention : Revise the emergency response plan for sudden environmental events, conduct environmental safety hazard investigations and management according to relevant regulations, and coordinate with regional emergency response plans.

SMM Conference Information Conference Name: 2025 SMM 2nd Southeast Asia Automotive Supply Chain Conference Date: June 16-17 Venue: Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok, Thailand Scan the QR code for conference details Southeast Asia has emerged as a pivotal link in the global automotive industry, leveraging its geographical, resource, and market advantages, with Thailand at its core. This has attracted Chinese automakers such as SAIC, Great Wall Motors, and BYD, as well as supply chain enterprises like Gotion High-tech, to establish factories in the region. Despite the immense regional potential, Chinese automakers still face challenges such as labor shortages, localization requirements from Thailand's Board of Investment, and fluctuations in tariff policies. To overcome these difficulties, enterprises need to optimize human resource allocation, deepen local cooperation, respond to policy guidance, and enhance competitiveness through technology transfer and supply chain collaboration. During this period of industrial transformation, the 2025 SMM Southeast Asia Automotive Supply Chain Conference will be held in Bangkok. We sincerely invite industry professionals to explore opportunities, seek common development, and contribute to the construction of a new global automotive industry landscape. Exhibitors Announced (Partial List) Xinan Technology Booth No. A07 Wuxi Xinan Technology Co., Ltd. has been deeply engaged in the R&D and production of aluminum alloy automotive parts for nearly two decades. It possesses processes such as aluminum alloy gravity casting, low-pressure casting, and high-pressure casting, as well as precision machining and automated assembly capabilities. The company has formed a series of key core technologies and owns a complete process flow system from mold development to product manufacturing. Starting from the automated forming, processing, and assembly of traditional fuel turbocharger and hybrid system turbocharger parts, Xinan has continuously explored new business models in the automotive lightweight manufacturing sector represented by fuel cell motor casings for the new energy industry and AMT transmission casings. Simultaneously, it has expanded into aluminum alloy parts for the electrical industry, continuously innovating manufacturing processes and extending key product lines. Main Products: Aluminum alloy parts for turbochargers; aluminum alloy casings related to transmissions and reducers; hydrogen fuel cell motor casings; inverter casings Press Metal International Booth No. A09 As the aluminum extrusion and aluminum alloy component design, production, and technical services division of Press Metal Aluminium Holding Bhd, Press Metal International Ltd. boasts a processing and production capacity of 230,000 mt of aluminum extrusions. It owns manufacturing subsidiaries such as Aomei Advanced Materials, Aomei Yixin, and PMB Aluminium Sdn. Bhd. (PMBA), as well as overseas sales and service agencies in the UK, Australia, the US, Malaysia, and other locations, providing one-stop aluminum extrusion processing solutions to global customers. Press Metal International's industry chain encompasses alloy R&D, mold design and development, aluminum billet melting and casting, extrusion, surface treatment, and precision machining modules. It can develop 1, 5, 6, and 7-series alloy materials, produce various special-shaped large-section extrusions, and meet the product application needs of multiple industries such as automotive lightweighting, energy systems, and 3C electronics. The harmonious development of industrial production and society has always been the goal pursued by Press Metal International. In production and operations, the company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has invested in multiple environmental improvement and cleaner production projects, including sewage treatment and waste gas treatment facilities. It has also completed a 13.6 MW PV power generation project within the industrial park, striving to create a green and low-carbon production environment. The company has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) and obtained SCS Recycled Content Statement certification. It has launched the low-carbon recycled aluminum product CYCAL, aligning with international standards and striving to create a sustainable and beautiful future. Main Products: Production and processing of aluminum extrusion products for multiple industrial fields such as automotive lightweighting, energy systems, and 3C electronics Scan the QR code for conference details Hongwang Booth No. A05 Hongwang Holding Group Co., Ltd. oversees subsidiaries such as Zhaoqing Hongwang Metal Industrial Co., Ltd., Fujian Hongwang Industrial Co., Ltd., Shandong Hongwang Industrial Co., Ltd., Yangjiang Hongwang Industrial Co., Ltd., Hunan Hongwang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Sichuan Hongwang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., Henan Hongwang Metal Materials Co., Ltd., Zhaoqing Hongwang Electromechanical Co., Ltd., Foshan Hongwang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., Wuxi Hongwang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., and Hongwang Technology Service Co., Ltd. It is an enterprise group specializing in the production of cold-rolled stainless steel, silicon steel coils, and supporting precision-machined products. It ranks 459th among the 2023 China's Top 500 Enterprises, 241st among the 2023 China's Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises, 230th among the 2023 China's Top 500 Private Enterprises, and 157th among the 2023 China's Top 500 Private Manufacturing Enterprises. The company has been awarded the title of "Advanced Enterprise in China's Stainless Steel Industry," with relevant subsidiaries recognized as national high-tech enterprises. Its product brand has won the title of "China Famous Trademark," its products have been rated as "Famous Brand Products in China's Stainless Steel Industry," and its product quality has been recognized as "Quality Integrity Trustworthy Unit." Hongwang boasts nearly 3,000 professional technical personnel and is equipped with industry-leading production equipment, including stainless steel (four/five-foot five-stand tandem mills, three-stand and four-stand continuous annealing and pickling lines, six-stand tandem mills, twenty-high cold rolling mills, and continuous annealing and pickling lines) and oriented silicon steel full-process production lines. It also possesses precision-machining equipment with independent intellectual property rights, such as whole-coil sanding, 8K, black titanium, fingerprint-resistant, and PVD coating machines. Its core products include 200/300/400-series cold-rolled stainless steel and colored coils, as well as high-magnetic-flux-density oriented silicon steel and high-, medium-, and low-grade non-oriented silicon steel. These products are widely used in catering and kitchenware, medical devices, home appliances, automotive components, architectural decoration, motor electrical, and other fields. They are popular both domestically and internationally due to their excellent product quality, good reputation, and innovative marketing concepts. The group has established strategic partnerships with renowned steel enterprises, effectively integrating production, supply, and sales resources to further enhance product quality. Hongwang increases company value through R&D to meet customer needs, improve production efficiency, enhance cost control, and optimize resource management. While focusing on equipment and efficiency, Hongwang continuously explores scientific management and operational strategies, striving to become a first-class metal new materials enterprise group. Hongwang adheres to the corporate mission of "focusing on green intelligent manufacturing and continuously creating value for customers," upholds the corporate vision of "realizing shared dreams," takes "integrity, pragmatism, openness, and innovation" as its core corporate values, and promotes the corporate spirit of "daring to innovate, being honest and dedicated; living seriously, working happily." With honest and trustworthy management, efficient and sound systems, and a highly qualified workforce, Hongwang provides customers with high-quality products and excellent, stable services. Main Products: Non-oriented silicon steel Benda Booth No. A03 Foshan Nanhai Benda Mould Co., Ltd., since its establishment in 1990, has gradually developed into a leading enterprise in the field of aluminum alloy casting. The company specializes in the R&D and production of die-casting products and aluminum alloy casting molds, committed to providing full-chain cross-technology integrated solutions to meet customers' one-stop needs. As a technological leader in the automotive aluminum alloy casting industry, Benda integrates material performance research, product design, melting and casting processes, and mold technology to provide efficient and innovative solutions for customers. In the die-casting business sector, leveraging advanced technology and outstanding production capabilities, the company's die-casting products are widely used in automotive, communications, home appliances, and other fields, earning high praise from domestic and international customers and shining in multiple niche markets. Adhering to the philosophy of innovation-driven technology, the brand helps customers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve win-win results. Main Products: Die-casting products, aluminum alloy casting molds More enterprises to come, stay tuned! [Conference Promotion] 2025 SMM 2nd Southeast Asia Automotive Supply Chain Conference [Date] June 16-17 [Location] Bangkok, Thailand

Ministry of Commerce: China's Outward Non-Financial Direct Investment Reaches $22.97 Billion in January-February, Up 9.1% YoY

The PBOC's Open Market Operations Achieved a Net Withdrawal of 38.5 Billion Yuan [SMM Steel Market Morning News]: The PBOC conducted 190.5 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repo operations yesterday, with a winning bid rate of 1.50%, unchanged from the previous rate. As 229 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repo operations matured yesterday, a net withdrawal of 38.5 billion yuan was achieved on the day. This week, over 1.5 trillion yuan of reverse repo operations and MLF are set to mature in the PBOC's open market. From Monday to Friday, reverse repo maturities in China's open market are 229 billion, 33 billion, 558 billion, 125.8 billion, and 98.5 billion yuan, respectively, with an additional 500 billion yuan of MLF maturing on Tuesday.