China’s increased appetite for iron ore has become a problem for neighbor India.

Hot rolled coil prices in Western Europe have not slowed their upward trek over the past month. Demand continues to outstrip supply for the flat-rolled product, industry watchers said June 1.

Iron ore shines in Australia's 2019-20 mining profits

"It has also edged higher than 2019 levels, except for some summer months."

Economy recovers as investment and exports remain strong, experts say.

At industry event in Shanghai, ministry officials, experts say net-zero goals key.

The supply-demand mismatch, or the faster recovery of demand over supply, is to blame for a rise in semiconductor chip and housing prices.

He recommended the light show to visitors, which "features performances by the most popular virtual idols", The Beijing News reported.