At the 15th China International Steel Conference on Sept. 20, officials said China’s steel sector has largely exited an extensive scale‑expansion model and is shifting into a high‑end, intelligent and green quality‑upgrade phase. Jiang Wei, vice president and secretary‑general of the China Iron and Steel Association, said the industry is undergoing systemic restructuring driven by integrated innovation, with comprehensive changes in capacity and equipment, product and service offerings and green

Monitoring ahead of the Mid‑Autumn/National Day holidays shows rising air fares and demand in China. On Sept. 20, popular long‑haul and homebound routes had already posted large increases: the lowest listed fare for Oct. 7 Urumqi→Shanghai reached 3,070 yuan, about 99% above the 1,540 yuan lowest fare for Sept. 24 Shanghai→Urumqi. Shenzhen–Chongqing also shows pricier returns: Sept. 24 Shenzhen→Chongqing lowest fare 1,010 yuan; Oct. 7 Chongqing→Shenzhen lowest fare 1,450 yuan, roughly 44% higher. Hangban Guanjia data as of Sept. 17 show average domestic economy booking price for the 2026 Mid‑Autumn/National Day period at about 973.7 yuan (+9% YoY) and expected daily passenger volume up 3.1% YoY, indicating concurrent increases in volume and prices.

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