State Council Executive Meeting Approves “15th Five-Year Plan” Carbon Peak Action Plan, Advancing Green and Low-Carbon Development to a New Stage

The State Council Executive Meeting reviewed and approved the Action Plan for Carbon Peaking During the 15th Five-Year Plan Period, making arrangements in areas including energy structure optimization, green transformation of industries, and improvement of the carbon emission management system. As the policy framework continues to be strengthened, domestic green and low-carbon development will enter a stage of deeper advancement, bringing new development opportunities for the upgrading of traditional industries and the cultivation of emerging green industries.

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What Is Single Reduced Cold Rolled Tinplate Sheet and Why Is It Used for Metal Packaging?

Single reduced cold rolled tinplate sheet is a key material for food cans, beverage cans, metal lids, crown caps, aerosol cans and printed tin boxes. Made from low-carbon cold rolled steel with a protective tin coating, it offers good corrosion resistance, smooth surface quality, excellent formability and stable processing performance. This article explains what single reduced tinplate sheet is, why it is widely used in metal packaging, and how to choose suitable thickness, temper, tin coating and surface finish for different packaging applications.

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Eight Ministries’ New Policy Drives Steel Industry’s Shift from Experience‑Based to Data‑Driven Steelmaking

Eight Chinese ministries have jointly issued a new policy that for the first time integrates “Industrial Internet + Green and Low‑Carbon” into the national top‑level design for the steel industry. The plan sets 2030 targets including 50,000 industrial 5G private networks and full coverage of 207 industrial sub‑categories, with a world‑leading infrastructure system by 2035. Pioneering firms such as Shangang Yongfeng, CITIC Pacific Special Steel, Baotou Steel, and Liugang have already deployed data platforms achieving AI‑driven steelmaking and real‑time carbon accounting, improving energy efficiency by over 18%. The policy promotes unified energy‑carbon data standards, breaks down ERP/MES/on‑site system silos, and leverages green credit and transition financing. Over the next three years, precise per‑ton carbon accounting will become a decisive competitive advantage in global green supply chains.

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Anchoring Green Transformation and Quality-Efficiency Improvement: China’s Steel Industry Accelerates Energy Conservation, Carbon Reduction, and Structural Adjustment in June 2026

To thoroughly implement the strategic decisions of the CPC Central Committee on promoting high-quality development and strengthening the Party’s innovative theoretical guidance, China’s steel industry is accelerating the implementation of the Three-Year Action Plan for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Transformation in Key Industries, jointly issued by five government ministries and commissions, including the National […]

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How Ordinary People in Central Asia Can Find New Business Opportunities with PPGI and PPGL Roofing Sheets

Central Asia is entering a new stage of infrastructure growth, industrial development, warehouse construction, and building material demand. For ordinary entrepreneurs, PPGI and PPGL roofing sheets offer a practical business opportunity: buy color coated steel coils, invest in a roof sheet forming machine, and process the coils into finished roofing sheets for local markets.

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China’s Green Steel Transition Accelerates as New Export Licensing Rules Take Effect – Structural Reshaping of Steel Trade Market in 2026

At the 2026 European Steel Markets Conference in Vienna, China’s steel industry reaffirmed its commitment to green and low-carbon transformation as a strategic response to global market volatility. Li Yiren, Vice President of CISA, highlighted that over 900 million tonnes of crude steel capacity have undergone ultra-low emission upgrades, positioning China as the world’s cleanest steel producer. Key low-carbon technologies—including hydrogen-based direct reduction and CCUS—have reached commercial scale. Meanwhile, new export license regulations effective January 2026 cover nearly 300 steel-related HS codes, aiming to shift exports toward high-value-added, green products. The industry is also aligning with global carbon pricing mechanisms such as the EU CBAM. Steel exporters are advised to verify compliance with both Chinese export licensing and destination-country import policies before order placement.

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How Ordinary People Can Find Business Opportunities in Saudi Vision 2030: Start with PPGI and PPGL Roofing Sheets

Saudi Vision 2030 is creating new opportunities in construction, housing, industrial development, and local manufacturing. For small entrepreneurs, PPGI and PPGL roofing sheets offer a practical business model: buy pre-painted steel coils, invest in a simple roof sheet forming machine, and produce roofing sheets locally for the Middle East market.

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