A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below reflects contraction.

Some 90 tonnes were produced in the third quarter, taking the nine-month tally to 188 tonnes

The rise in steel output was mostly due to increased demand, thanks to China's strong economic recovery.

Cross-regional and cross-provincial power transmission hit a record high this summer as the country's economy further recovers.

China has over 110 million 5G users and is expected to have more than 600,000 5G base stations by the end of this year.

In September, the sub-index for production stood at 54, up 0.5 points month on month, while that for new orders rose 0.8 points to 52.8.

The first batch of 500- kilovolt supporting transmission steel towers for Baihetan Hydropower Station, was provided and delivered by POWERCHINA Chengdu Steel Tower Company.

He also expressed the hope of seeing China and the United States work together again on climate change.