Baotou high-tech district marks new progress

Approved by the State Council in 1992, Baotou Rare Earth High-Tech Industrial Development Zone is the only one of China’s 53 national high-tech zones dedicated to the rare earth industry, and is the only national-level high-tech zone in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

The zone focuses on areas including the rare earth industry, non-ferrous metals and high-end equipment manufacturing.

Selected as a development zone for high-value investments at the China Development Zones Investment Promotion Conference’s fourth session in Beijing on Nov 10, the district marked new progress this year in its development. 

A launch ceremony for a Baotou technology transfer center is held at Baotou Rare Earth High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, April 22. The center, initiated by the School of Materials of 10 colleges and universities in Shanghai including the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, is aimed at boosting innovation and the regional economy. [Photo/Baotou Daily]