Profits at industrial firms declined at a slower pace in April as production and sales rebounded amid the nationwide restoration of economic activities, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.

"As one of the first national demonstration cities for 5G, Urumqi has provided a primary ecosystem for the commercialization of the network," Yasen said.

Those expecting a boost in Chinese imports of iron ore as happened following the global financial crisis were disappointed.

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Eastern China (Shanghai): 3,520-3,550 yuan ($493-498) per tonne, down by 20 yuan per tonne.

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April global steel output drops 13% on year hit by coronavirus pandemic.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 137.1 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2020, a 13.0% decrease compared to April 2019.