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Strategies to ensure thermal coal supply

Chinese railway operators have implemented precise strategies to coordinate the transport of thermal coal for winter heating. At Xiuwen Station in Shanxi province, managerial staff members have worked to adjust the train operation diagram for the first quarter, scientifically arranging shunting operations and monitoring train operations in real-time. They have also precisely coordinated with the logistics center on loading progress to improve the efficiency of train marshaling, while also ensuring the safety and punctuality of passenger trains.

Bank issues over 730b yuan in tech loans

The Export-Import Bank of China (China EximBank) issued over 730 billion yuan ($104 billion) in technology-related loans in 2025, with funds flowing into sectors including artificial intelligence, brain-computer interfaces, humanoid robots and high-end instruments. By the end of 2025, the bank's outstanding technology loans stood at 1.54 trillion yuan, accounting for nearly half of its total corporate lending, according to the bank.

Xinhua - China Daily