Baotou vigorously develops new industries in China's Inner Mongolia

A staff member shows soilless vegetables at a modern agriculture industrial park in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 11, 2024. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

This photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows the Tianshengcheng section of the Great Wall built in the Qin Dynasty (221 B.C.-206 B.C.) in Guyang County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows rare earth steel plates at the Baogang Group in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

This photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows the Kangtugou section of the Great Wall built in the Qin Dynasty (221 B.C.-206 B.C.) in Guyang County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Staff members work at North Jasung Permanent Magnet Motor Production Base in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 10, 2024. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 11, 2024 shows the Yellow River in the south of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Migrant birds are seen at a wetland park in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 11, 2024. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 11, 2024 shows workers working at a wind power equipment manufacturer in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows farmers planting Huangqi or Astragalus root in Guyang County of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows huts for calves at an animal husbandry company in Jiuyuan District of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 12, 2024 shows a view at the Baogang Group in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 12, 2024 shows a city view of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Cows are seen at an animal husbandry company in Jiuyuan District of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 10, 2024. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a production line of seamless steel pipes at the Baogang Group in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a piece of rare earth ore at a rare earth museum in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

Staff members work at North Jasung Permanent Magnet Motor Production Base in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 10, 2024. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

Citizens ride bikes in the city of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 12, 2024. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

A staff member works at JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 11, 2024. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 11, 2024 shows wind turbine blades at a wind power equipment manufacturer in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a botanical garden in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

A staff member checks monocrystalline silicon wafers at JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 11, 2024. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

A drone photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows the Kangtugou section of the Great Wall built in the Qin Dynasty (221 B.C.-206 B.C.) in Guyang County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 11, 2024 shows the Baotou section of the Yellow River, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 11, 2024 shows a grassland in the city of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 11, 2024 shows a modern agriculture industrial park in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest steel production bases, has made the city been known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create a new image of the city. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

An aerial panoramic drone photo taken on May 12, 2024 shows a grassland in the city of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and along the Yellow River, Baotou City has a long history and rich cultural resources. At the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization, you can taste a mix of culture here.

Baogang Group, one of China's earliest iron and steel manufacturer, has made the city known as a "steel city on grasslands." As an old industrial city, Baotou is now vigorously developing new industries in the fields of rare earth and new energy such as photovoltaics and wind power in a bid to create new growing momentum. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)