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FDI sees notable rebound in November

Foreign direct investment inflows in China saw a notable rebound in November, surging 26.1 percent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Commerce. China's actual utilized foreign capital totaled 693.18 billion yuan ($98.45 billion) in the first 11 months, decreasing 7.5 percent year-on-year. Between January and November, the manufacturing sector attracted 171.72 billion yuan in foreign capital, compared with 506.29 billion yuan for the services sector. High-tech industries utilized 221.26 billion yuan in foreign capital, with significant growth seen in sectors such as e-commerce services, medical equipment and instrument manufacturing, and aerospace equipment manufacturing. Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom recorded notable increases in their investment in China, with year-on-year growth rates of 67 percent, 47.6 percent and 19.3 percent, respectively.

Smooth winter coal transport

Chinese railway operators are taking multiple steps to safeguard the smooth transport of coal during winter. As falling temperatures pose a challenge for heavy-haul trains carrying coal, the Chawu Engineering Section in Shanxi province has set itself the dual targets of safeguarding equipment and personal safety along the Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway. The line transports some 350 million metric tons of coal each year. The section is focused on three key areas to consolidate its equipment safety: flaw detection, maintenance and emergency response. It has also called on employees to prioritize personal safety.

China Daily