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This week, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released the results of a two-year "Open RAN" test, showing that although Open RAN technology has passed the early stage, it will take time to reach the same maturity as traditional single-vendor solutions.   NTIA is an agency of the US Department of Commerce, part of its responsibility is to provide telecommunications policy advice to the president.   The program was announced during the Biden administration in 2022 and aims to "accelerate the adoption of open interfaces, interoperable components and multi-vendor solutions to promote the development of an open 5G ecosystem." Competition activities.   Radisys, Capgemini, Mavenir and Fujitsu are said to have participated in the 2022 challenge. Mavenir, NewEdge, Radisys, Fujitsu and GXC participated in the 2023 event. Technological breakthroughs and the gap between reality   NTIA's test report (report link at the end of the article) outlines the current status of open RAN with a set of data:   Four of the vendors have successfully achieved cross-vendor equipment networking - completing the interconnection of O-CU, O-DU and O-RU from different vendors through the Xn interface, and realizing call switching on the N2/Xn interface.   This shows that the open RAN interface technology has made substantial breakthroughs, but the report also points out that compared with the single-vendor solution, there is still a significant gap in the software maturity of open RAN, especially in the upgrade of AI/ML algorithms required for network optimization.   A total of nearly 20 entities' products participated in the test, and NTIA did not disclose the list of companies that passed the test. This practice of "only giving results but not lists" has caused speculation in the industry about the integrity of the test. Industrial competition under policy pushers   Behind this technological competition is the deep projection of the Sino-US technological competition. The "Open RAN Plan" launched during the Trump administration is essentially a strategic extension of the "de-Sinicization" of communication networks.   NTIA under the US Department of Commerce supports local companies through a $1.5 billion funding plan, and the Department of Defense has included open RAN in the military procurement list.   However, the reality is contrary to expectations:   Mavenir and Parallel Wireless, American manufacturers trying to replace Huawei and ZTE, are in financial difficulties; AT&T, which claims to fully embrace open RAN, still relies heavily on Ericsson equipment for its network.   The most ironic thing is that Dish Network, which is regarded as a benchmark for "de-Sinicization", has an open RAN network consisting of 24,000 base stations, and the core equipment mainly comes from Samsung - this Korean manufacturer is neither a traditional equipment manufacturer nor a local American com...

The evaluation meeting invited Professor Yu Yinquan, a national engineering survey and design master and chief engineer of China Building Standard Design Institute Co., Ltd., as the team leader, and Professor Liu Yi, executive vice president of the association, Professor He Mingxuan, chief expert of China Baowu Steel Group Co., Ltd., Professor Huo Wenying, chief engineer of China Building Design Institute Co., Ltd., and Professor Li Haiwang, president of Shanxi Steel Structure Association, as members. Wang Rui, Zhao Hui, Shen Linghua, Wang Yunhe, Zhang Xuejian from Taiyuan University of Technology, Zhuang Lijun from Shanxi Fourth Construction Group Co., Ltd., Jin Bin from Shanxi Fourth Construction Group Co., Ltd. and other main project implementers attended the meeting. At the meeting, Professor Zhao Hui of Taiyuan University of Technology, on behalf of the project team, reported on the research background, key innovative technologies and application of results. The evaluation experts reviewed the technical data and, after questioning and discussion, believed that the project team had systematically carried out theoretical numerical simulation, experimental and applied research on the anti-collision performance of engineering structures under multi-hazard coupling, and achieved the following major innovative results:   1. The stress and damage mechanism of various types of structural components such as steel columns, steel-concrete composite columns, and highway steel guardrails under impact was revealed, and a full-process analysis method for the dynamic response of structural components and a calculation method for anti-impact bearing capacity based on the dynamic amplification coefficient were proposed, and the basic theory of anti-impact of engineering structural components was developed.   2. A method for evaluating the damage of structural components after impact was proposed, and a method for evaluating the residual bearing capacity after impact considering the coupling effects of load, material, and geometric parameters was established, realizing the quantitative evaluation of damage during the entire impact process and performance-based design.   3. Developed a multi-hazard coupling impact test system, achieved stable load application during impact and accurate capture and control of the hammer after impact, developed a large open-and-close tubular furnace that meets the IS0834 standard heating curve requirements and matches the impact system, and solved the "fire-impact" multi-hazard cooperation test problem.   The project has been granted 14 national invention patents and 1 computer software copyright, and its research results have been included in 4 industry standards. 64 academic papers have been published (24 of which are included in SCI and 32 in EI). The results have been applied to the anti-collision evaluation of more than 20 projects such as Shanxi Xiaohe International Conference Center, Dalian Sports Cente...

C114 News Beijing time May 8 (Ace) According to foreign media reports, recently, 12 major European telecom operators jointly called on regulators to allocate the entire upper half of the 6GHz band (C114 Note: Data shows that this mainly involves 6.425-7.125GHz) to mobile communication services, saying that this move is crucial to ensure that Europe does not lag behind the United States in 6G technology research and development and commercial deployment.   These operators include companies such as Vodafone Group of the United Kingdom, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, Telecom Italia and Orange of France. Their chief technology officers jointly signed an open letter and said that they will continue to invest in the construction of European communication networks, but urged a strategic allocation plan for the upper half of the 6GHz band.   The United States opened the band for Wi-Fi in 2020, and China allocated the band for 5G/6G two years ago. Europe has not yet made a final decision on the allocation of the band. Most European countries have previously auctioned spectrum resources in the 3.4GHz to 3.8GHz band for the initial deployment of 5G networks.   The open letter pointed out that the current demand for spectrum resources is growing, and future services including 6G are coming soon. "It is urgent to allocate the entire upper half of the 6GHz band to mobile networks." The letter wrote, "It is expected that by 2030, the mobile communications sector alone will contribute 8.4% of global GDP. If the spectrum resources in the upper half of the 6GHz band cannot be used, the role of mobile communications in promoting GDP growth will be greatly limited." Regarding the development prospects of 6G, operators warned that insufficient spectrum resources will lead to "severe limitations on the service capabilities of this band, and ultimately jeopardize Europe's opportunity to play a leading role in 6G deployment." The letter specifically mentioned that they are worried that American stakeholders are still trying to use this band for Wi-Fi, but emphasized that telecom operators are the main providers of Wi-Fi services for local consumers and enterprises in Europe. If European operators continue to delay their decision to obtain spectrum in this band, and relevant American technology companies are allowed to obtain more 6GHz spectrum resources, then "Europe's competitiveness will face a major threat."

At the meeting, Li Quangong, deputy director of the Planning and Development Department of the China Iron and Steel Association, introduced the relevant situation of the China Iron and Steel Association's work in promoting the coordinated development of steel structure buildings. Wang Zhanhui, manager of Shandong Luye Project Management Co., Ltd. of Shandong Steel Laigang, shared the experience of building the Laigang Steel Structure Industrial Park. Ma Shuxin, deputy general manager of Baosteel Construction Technology, introduced the excellent practice cases of ecological collaboration in the steel structure building industry chain. The delegates also exchanged views on the theme of promoting and applying steel structure buildings, and on the construction of steel structure industry clusters and relevant policy suggestions for the promotion of steel structure buildings. In his concluding speech, Xia Nong said that the China Iron and Steel Association will be committed to promoting the promotion and application of steel structure buildings to a new level and continue to work hard. He hopes that the participating companies can find their position in the new track of coordinated development of the steel structure building industry chain and form a unique competitive advantage. Afterwards, he talked about his opinions and suggestions on the promotion and application of steel structure buildings. First, the coordinated development of the steel structure building industry chain has made new progress, and the foundation and conditions for the promotion and application of steel structure buildings have become more solid. It is mainly reflected in the fact that relevant national policy documents clearly state that it is necessary to accelerate the development of steel structure buildings and focus on improving the entire industry chain; excellent cases of steel structure buildings continue to emerge; and the understanding of steel structure buildings by all relevant parties continues to improve. Second, Laigang's experience in building a steel structure industrial park and Baosteel's excellent practice in steel structure construction are beneficial explorations and practices for the development of the steel structure construction industry. We hope that the participating companies will learn from their own reality.   Third, reform and innovation are the fundamental way to promote the healthy development of the steel structure construction industry. We must explore and innovate in response to difficult problems such as high costs and insufficient economy in the steel structure residential industry, continuously improve the performance and efficiency of steel structure residential buildings in terms of safety, comfort, greening, and intelligence, and continuously achieve new breakthroughs and new results. Fourth, the China Iron and Steel Association will hold a promotion meeting on the application of innovative achievements in the steel structure constructi...

The Mutún Steel Complex, scheduled to be inaugurated on February 24 near the Brazilian border, marks a key step in Bolivia's industrialization, a long-cherished vision for the country over the past half century. Now this dream has finally come true with the support of China. The Mutún Steel Complex consists of seven sub-projects: ore dressing, pelletizing, direct reduced iron (DRI), steelmaking, rolling, electricity and utilities, of which the first five are core production links. The project, led by China's Sinosteel Engineering and Technology, will produce 200,000 tons of steel per year, including key products such as rebar and wire mesh, and is expected to contribute $260 million to the Bolivian economy. Mutún Steel will process 66,000 tons of raw materials (iron ore) per month, which comes from the El Cerro Mutún mine. According to the estimated research on the potential reserves of Muton, its iron ore reserves are as high as 40 billion tons, which is the largest iron ore deposit in the world. The core mining area of ​​the Simandou iron ore project, which will be put into production at the end of this year, covers an area of ​​738 square kilometers. It is a world-class large-scale high-quality open-pit hematite mine, and the reserves of the north and south blocks are only 4 billion tons. It is reported that the grade of processed iron ore in the Muton iron ore mine is between 62% and 65%, and the main products are fine powder and lump ore, with a monthly production capacity of 80,000 to 100,000 tons. Bolivian media commented that under the leadership of President Luis Arce, Bolivia is working hard to revitalize the economy, and the commissioning of the steel project is the key to overcoming challenges such as the decline in the country's natural gas exports.  

On December 20, 2024, the China Steel Structure Association organized a scientific and technological achievement evaluation meeting on "Key technologies and engineering applications of low-energy fully assembled steel structure building systems". This achievement was jointly completed by Shandong University, Chongqing University, Tongji University, Shandong Wanstar Technology Co., Ltd. and other units. The evaluation meeting invited Professor Xiao Xuwen, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and chief expert of China Construction Co., Ltd., as the group leader, Professor Li Shucai, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and president of Shandong University, as the deputy group leader, Researcher Huang Xiaokun, deputy chief engineer of China Academy of Building Research Co., Ltd., Professor Wang Guofu, former chairman of Jinan Rail Transit Group Co., Ltd., Professor Luo Yongfeng of Tongji University, Researcher Zhang Weihui, chief engineer of Shandong Architectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd., Professor Zhou Xuejun, president of Shandong Steel Structure Industry Association, Researcher Cui Shiqi, chief engineer of Shandong Construction Engineering Quality Inspection and Testing Center Co., Ltd., and Researcher Jiang Shilin, chief engineer of Tongyuan Design Group Co., Ltd. as members. The meeting was chaired by Li Qingwei, Secretary General of the Association. Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor Zhou Xuhong of Chongqing University, Professor Li Guoqiang of Tongji University, Liu Chunzang, Construction Engineering Supervisor of Shandong Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Ma Xinbo, Deputy Director of the Building Technology Department of the Science and Industrialization Development Center of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Li Shankun, Director of the Development Service Center of Jinan Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Chen Ming, Chairman of Shanghai Ouben Steel Structure Co., Ltd., Guo Haohao, Deputy General Manager of the East China Branch of the Eighth Construction Company of China Construction Sixth Bureau, Zhang Tonglei, General Manager of the Shandong Division, Wang Tonggang, Manager of the Science and Technology Quality Department of the Shandong Branch of the First Company of China Construction Eighth Bureau, Wang Peijun, Vice Dean of the School of Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy of Shandong University, Zhang Bo, Chairman of Shandong Wanstar Technology Co., Ltd., Shen Zuowei, General Manager of Shandong David International Architectural Design Co., Ltd., Song Jie, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Academy of Building Science Co., Ltd., Zhang Liqi of Shandong Xinzhizhu Information Technology Co., Ltd. and other main project implementers attended the meeting. At the meeting, Professor Wang Peijun, Vice Dean of the School of Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy of Shandong University, reported on the project researc...

This year's Intelligent Manufacturing Innovation Competition was officially launched on September 27 this year with the theme of "Innovation Dream Building, Intelligent Manufacturing Future". As an important part of the "Three-Year Action Plan for Digital Transformation of the Steel Industry", this competition has set up five competition topics, namely "factory design and R&D design, production and manufacturing, operation management, cross-scenario collaboration, and lean management", which attracted the active participation of 127 intelligent manufacturing solutions from the entire industry. After layers of selection, and after two stages of review and semi-finals, 20 outstanding results finally advanced to the finals. It is understood that the 20 outstanding results will be included in the "Recommended Catalog of Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions for the Steel Industry in 2024", becoming an important reference and resource library for the digital transformation of enterprises. Feng Chao, deputy secretary-general of the China Iron and Steel Association, made a summary speech. Fu Xinfeng, director of the Science and Technology and Environmental Protection Department of the China Iron and Steel Association and executive secretary-general of the Steel Industry Branch of the Intelligent Manufacturing System Solution Supplier Alliance, served as the host. 12 experts from CISDI, China Electric Power Standardization Institute, China Iron and Steel Research Institute, CITIC Pacific Special Steel, Shougang Group, Hesteel Group, Ansteel Group Economic Research Institute, National Intelligent Manufacturing Expert Committee, Northeastern University, MCC Jingcheng, Siemens, and West China Securities Equity Investment Company participated in the review. More than 60 representatives from steel companies, universities, research institutes, and smart manufacturing solution providers including Baosteel Group, Ansteel Group, Shougang Jingtang, CITIC Pacific Special Steel, Masteel Group, Nanjing Iron and Steel Group, Jianlong Heavy Industry, Shandong Iron and Steel Group, Hunan Iron and Steel, Pangang Xichang Steel and Vanadium, Binxin Steel, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Northeastern University, Ansteel Group Beijing Research Institute, Metallurgical Automation Institute, Hesteel Group Strategic Research Institute, Shanghai Steel Union, Baosight Software, Jinheng Technology, Tongchuang Communication, MCC SEDI Information, Valin Cloud Innovation, Jinzi Tianzheng, and Watman Intelligent Technology participated in the finals. Expert judges at the meeting told the reporter of China Metallurgical News that the overall quality of the solutions that entered the finals this year is relatively high, and the scenarios covered are more abundant, not only involving production and manufacturing links, but also expanding to sales, R&D, logistics, cost analysis, market forecasting, carbon management and other links. This means that while the intelligen...

On November 22, China Tower held the founding conference of the Association for Science and Technology and the 2024 Science and Technology Innovation Conference in Beijing to fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee, implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on scientific and technological innovation, and promote the strengthening of science and technology and innovative development. With the theme of "Striving for Innovation and Quality, Building a Future Together", the conference released the "Collection of Outstanding Scientific and Technological Achievements in 2024", the China Tower Jingwei Model, as well as the Edge Computing Power Blue Paper and the Low-altitude Economic Infrastructure White Paper. China Tower signed strategic cooperation agreements with China Information and Communications Technology and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and held a ceremony to unveil the Low-altitude Economic Joint Innovation Center with Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications. Zhang Zhiyong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of China Tower, attended the conference and delivered a speech, and Chen Li, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager, presided over the conference. Zhang Zhiyong emphasized that China Tower is deeply aware that in order to enhance core functions, improve core competitiveness, play the role of "scientific and technological innovation, industrial control, and security support" and achieve high-quality development, it is necessary to firmly grasp that "science and technology are the first productive force, talents are the first resource, and innovation is the first driving force". It is necessary to put scientific and technological innovation at the core of the overall work, let scientific and technological innovation play a fundamental supporting role, and let scientific and technological innovation become the foundation of the company's high-quality development. In this regard, China Tower must play a greater role in supporting a strong country in science and technology, always adhere to the world's technological frontiers, the main battlefield of the digital economy, the national strategic needs, production and operation, and customer needs, and play the role of the main body of corporate scientific and technological innovation; achieve better results in scientific and technological innovation leading industrial innovation, focus on emerging industries and future industries, as well as the high-end, intelligent, and green transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, continue to optimize the layout of scientific and technological innovation, increase investment in scientific and technological innovation, strengthen the transformation and application of scientific and technological achievements, and accelerate the cultivation an...

On November 20, 2024, the "2024' 7th China International Coal Clean and Efficient Utilization Exhibition" was opened at the Tianjin Meijiang International Convention and Exhibition Center. It was hosted by the China Coal Industry Association, undertaken by the China Coal Processing and Utilization Association, co-organized by the Coal Preparation Branch of the China Coal Industry Association and the "Coal Processing and Comprehensive Utilization" magazine, and implemented by the Beijing Pandi Energy Consulting Center. At 9:30 am on November 20, the 7th China International Coal Clean and Efficient Utilization Exhibition held a grand opening ceremony. Li Yanjiang, Secretary of the Party Committee of the China Coal Industry Association, came to the scene and announced the official opening of the exhibition. Liu Feng, Vice President of the China Coal Industry Association, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. Che Changbo, Secretary-General of the China Mining Federation, Li Xinhua, Director of the Coal and Transportation Industry Management Department of the State Energy Investment Group, Bick, Chairman of the Polish Huaxing Group, and Guo Qinghua, Chairman of China Coal Tianjin Design Engineering Co., Ltd., delivered speeches at the opening ceremony as representatives of the industry and domestic and foreign companies. The opening ceremony was hosted by Ma Jian, Chairman of the China Coal Processing and Utilization Association. Other leaders and experts attending the opening ceremony included Academician Xie Kechang, Academician Wu Qiang, Academician Zhao Yuemin of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, former Deputy Director Wu Yin of the National Energy Administration, Professor Yang Shangbao, a public policy scholar of the National Development and Reform Commission, and heads of the 8th Council of the China Coal Processing and Utilization Association.   This exhibition is themed "Green and Low-carbon, Leading the Future", highlighting professionalism, authority and internationality. The exhibition area is nearly 20,000 square meters, fully displaying the outstanding achievements and latest results in the field of clean and efficient utilization of coal. More than 100 domestic and foreign companies, including China Coal Technology and Engineering Group Tangshan Research Institute Co., Ltd., Fushun Mining Group, Tangshan Shenzhou Machinery Group Co., Ltd., Jingjin Equipment Co., Ltd., China Coal Tianjin Design Engineering Co., Ltd., Tianjin Meiteng Technology Co., Ltd., Anshan Anzhong Mining Machinery Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Ernst & Young Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., etc., made a wonderful appearance, covering coal preparation, coal chemical industry, energy conservation and environmental protection, comprehensive utilization, dual carbon strategy and other fields. At the same time, industries and related institutions such as electricity, steel, building materials, petrochemicals, etc. participated in the meeting.   D...

From November 4 to 6, the 2024 China International Special Steel New Materials Summit Forum and the 2024 China International Special Steel Industry Exhibition were held in Shanghai. At the same time, the 3rd Joint Meeting of the 10th Presidents and the Council Meeting of the China Special Steel Enterprise Association (hereinafter referred to as the Special Steel Association) was held in Shanghai on November 4th. Qian Gang, Deputy Secretary and President of CITIC Pacific Group, Secretary and Chairman of CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group; Zhang Zhixiang, Chairman and President of Jianlong Group; Chen Yuqian, Deputy Secretary-General and Director of the Industrial Operation Department of the China Iron and Steel Association, and others attended the meeting. At the 3rd Council Meeting of the 10th Special Steel Association, Wang Shifeng, Vice President of Jianlong Group and Chairman of Xining Special Steel, delivered a welcome speech, Party Branch Secretary and Executive Chairman Wang Wenjin made a work report of the Special Steel Association, Secretary-General Liu Jianjun made a work report of the Secretariat, and Wang Jianhua, Chief Analyst of Shanghai Steel Union, made a special report. Wang Wenjin and Liu Jianjun presided over the President's Joint Meeting and the Council Meeting respectively. Wang Wenjin introduced the operation of the special steel industry in 2024 and the next work priorities of the industry. From the perspective of the industry's operation, first, the supply and demand of crude steel output of high-quality special steel remains balanced and stable, and the product structure continues to adjust to high-end. According to statistics from the Special Steel Association, the output of special steel (29.07 million tons) of member units of the Special Steel Association in the first three quarters increased by 8.2% year-on-year, and the output of special quality alloy steel increased by 1.3% year-on-year. Second, the main efficiency indicators of special steel enterprises have all declined, and operating pressure has increased. According to statistics from the Special Steel Association, 19 of the 26 major special steel enterprises have seen a year-on-year decline in profits, 9 have suffered losses, and the industry's loss rate is 34.6%. Third, product exports continue to improve, but there has been a phenomenon of increased volume and falling prices. In the next step, the special steel industry will focus on promoting industry self-discipline, industry benchmarking, strengthening communication with relevant government departments and actively seeking policy support, international exchanges and cooperation and other key tasks.   Wang Wenjin also pointed out that at present, my country is in a critical period of promoting Chinese-style modernization. With the transformation of the domestic economic development structure, the traditional demand for construction steel has entered a downward channel, and the advancement of manufacturin...

On October 29, a symposium on key enterprises in the field of construction steel hosted by the China Iron and Steel Association was held in Qingdao, Shandong. Representatives from 29 units from upstream and downstream of the steel structure building industry chain exchanged views on hot topics such as the transformation and quality improvement of steel enterprises in the construction field and production, research and development, and promotion and application. Xia Nong, vice president of the China Iron and Steel Association, attended the meeting and made a summary speech. Zhang Linfeng, director of the Planning and Development Department of the China Iron and Steel Association, Zhu Guangxia, vice president of China Metallurgical Group, Shi Jie, deputy general manager of the Digital Marketing Division of Ouye Cloud Commerce, Xu Yinhe, director of the Marketing Department of Metallurgical Industry Press, and Zhang Zhaoxiang, project manager of Baosteel Construction Technology, introduced the relevant work done to promote the coordinated development of the entire industrial chain of steel structure buildings. Wang Bin, director of the Planning and Development Department of the China Iron and Steel Association, presided over the meeting. In his speech, Xia Nong summarized the work carried out by the China Iron and Steel Association in promoting the coordinated development of the steel structure construction industry chain since this year, introduced the considerations and arrangements for the next step of work, and emphasized that qualified steel enterprises and metallurgical construction companies can actively strengthen communication, exchanges and cooperation with upstream and downstream enterprises in the steel structure construction industry chain in light of actual conditions, work together to form a benign cooperative relationship of synergy, complementary advantages, and mutual benefit, effectively reduce costs, improve quality and efficiency, and make positive contributions to the accelerated development of the steel structure construction industry. He said that the China Iron and Steel Association will continue to play the role of a bridge between the government and enterprises, and help the high-quality development of construction steel enterprises. After discussions, the participating enterprise representatives reached the following consensus. First, steel structure buildings will usher in opportunities for rapid development. Second, the relevant standards for steel structures must be improved and optimized as soon as possible. Third, the cost and welding problems of steel structure buildings need to be further resolved. Fourth, smooth the communication channels between upstream and downstream, reduce the intermediate links in the supply chain, and directly connect the supply and demand sides.   It is reported that this symposium was a special symposium and exchange held by the China Iron and Steel Association for enterprises in the...

In order to further accelerate the cultivation and development of new quality productivity, promote the adjustment of industrial layout and the iterative upgrading of industrial structure, and promote the high-quality and sustainable development of my country's aluminum industry, on October 23, the 2024 China International Aluminum Week, hosted by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association and organized by Beijing Antaike Information Co., Ltd., opened in Kunming, Yunnan Province. More than 1,000 representatives from various fields of the industrial chain, including production, trade, investment, technology, environmental protection, logistics, finance, and trade, gathered in the city of spring, focusing on hot topics such as international cooperation, green and low-carbon, expanding applications, cutting-edge technologies, and market dynamics. Ge Honglin, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association; Gu Yu, Deputy Director of the Trade Remedies Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce (video speech); Shui Hengyong, Director of the Metallurgical Building Materials Division of the Industrial Development Department of the National Development and Reform Commission; Shi Zhirong, member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy General Manager of China Aluminum Corporation, Chairman and Party Secretary of China Aluminum Corporation; Chen Haibin, member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy General Manager of State Power Investment Corporation; Fan Shunke, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association; Chen Ming, Secretary of the CPC Wenshan Prefecture Committee; Miles, Secretary General of the International Aluminum Association Prosser (Miles Prosser); Li Wei, Party Secretary of Henan Shenhuo Group; Lang Guanghui, Chairman of Sotong Development Co., Ltd.; Huo Bin, Chairman of Yidian Holding Group Co., Ltd.; Cheng Zijian, Chairman of Jiuquan Iron and Steel (Group) Co., Ltd.; Lv Zhengfeng, Chairman and General Manager of Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Co., Ltd.; Zhang Jianyang, General Manager of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group; Zhang Huaitao, Deputy General Manager of Xinfa Group; Zhang Ming, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Futures Exchange; Ma Zhongjun, Governor of Wenshan Prefecture; Lu Dong, Deputy General Manager of Aluminum Corporation of China; Sheng Weixing, Assistant to the President of Weili International Group; Jiang Zhen, General Manager of Sales Company of Shandong Hongtuo Industrial Co., Ltd.; Qian Yu, General Manager of Henan Zhongfu Industrial Co., Ltd.; Yuan Lingnan, General Manager of Chongqing Bosai Mining (Group) Co., Ltd.; Yang Guoping, Chairman of Shaanxi Nonferrous Yulin New Materials Group Co., Ltd.; Li Guomin, Executive Deputy Governor of Honghe Prefecture; Cao Quan, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. and other guests attended the meeting. Ge Honglin, Gu Yu, Shui Hengyong, Shi Zhirong, Chen Haibin, Zhang Ming, a...