A total of 16 out of 41 major industries saw growth in profits in the January-July period, and 14 of them reported growth of over 5 percent.

The foreign trade value of North China's Hebei province reached 313.46 billion yuan ($46 billion) in the first seven months of this year.

State-owned China Energy Investment Corp is ramping up efforts to dispatch coal from production hubs such as Shaanxi and Gansu provinces to Sichuan province and Chongqing.

The upgrades, targeted to promote clean production and improve efficiency, have brought about both environmental and economic benefits.

The LCRC said that since the railway's opening, it has been actively enhancing the transportation organization, optimizing the freight service, and effectively ensuring efficient and smooth transportation.

Profits at China's industrial companies fell in the first seven months of this year as the country grapples with pandemic-related disruptions, high temperatures and insufficient domestic demand.

China's booming environmental protection industry is playing an increasingly important role in boosting economic growth.

The China Rare Earth Society 2022 Academic Annual Conference was held simultaneously.