The exploration of new mines also yielded ample results.

The route will begin in Kashgar, in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, and pass through the mountainous terrain of Kyrgyzstan to reach Uzbekistan.

As one enters the gates of Pangang Group Xichang Steel and Vanadium Co Ltd, the steelmaking process is seamless — yet not a single worker is in sight.

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"Additionally, it has reduced the workforce required for positions by 40, significantly enhancing intrinsic safety levels," Hu said.

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