Crude steel production fell 1.6% to 113,033 tons in August from a year earlier, but 4.1% more than 108,498 tons in July, according to data released by the Colombian Steel Producers Commission.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

He also expressed the hope of seeing China and the United States work together again on climate change.