Sanmenxia Signs 24 Projects Worth $1.75 Billion in Zhengzhou

The opening ceremony of the 2018 China (Zhengzhou) Industrial Transfer Matchmaking Activities is held at the Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center on Nov 1. [Photo by Ma Lianhua/zyjjw.cn]

The 2018 China (Zhengzhou) Industrial Transfer Matchmaking Activities - running from Oct 31 to Nov 2 in Zhengzhou, Henan province - focused on intelligent manufacturing and transitional development, according to organizers.

Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the Henan Provincial People's Government, the three-day event provided a perfect platform for insiders to exchange academic ideas, showcase their latest efforts and discuss innovative strategies.

Luo Wen, vice-minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, addresses the audience at the opening ceremony. [Photo/miit.gov.cn]

The city of Sanmenxia signed 24 projects with a total investment of 12.1 billion yuan ($1.75 billion) during the course of the activities, including 10.1 billion yuan from other provinces. The 24 projects represent a wide variety of fields including metallurgy, new materials, equipment manufacturing, biological medicine, chemical engineering, energy sources, construction materials and aluminium-based materials.

Over the past few years, Sanmenxia has pushed forward the transformation and upgrade of traditional industries as well as provided support to innovative development in emerging industries.

Luo Wen, vice-minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, addresses the audience at the opening ceremony. [Photo/miit.gov.cn]