China’s steel output rises sharply in July despite production curbs in Tangshan

The molten iron, crude steel and finished steel output in China increased year on year in July despite restrictions imposed on the country’s production hub of Tangshan in the north.

Molten iron production totaled 77.60 million tonnes last month, up by 10.2% from 70.42 million tonnes (adjusted from 70.49 million tonnes) in July 2022, according to data released by the...