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China steel groups warn against output contraction risks

8/27/2026

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Qiushi Journal and China Iron and Steel Association warn China against contracting steel production.
The article cites U.S. rust-belt deindustrialisation as a cautionary example.
The warning says contraction could cause regional recession, job losses, and sluggish innovation.
Domestic steelmakers’ profit margins remain depressed amid overseas trade restrictions.
China’s 2025 steel output topped 960 million tonnes, over half of global production, maintaining three-decade lead.

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Story summary

Qiushi Journal and China Iron and Steel Association warn China against contracting steel production.
The article cites U.S. rust-belt deindustrialisation as a cautionary example.
The warning says contraction could cause regional recession, job losses, and sluggish innovation.
Domestic steelmakers’ profit margins remain depressed amid overseas trade restrictions.
China’s 2025 steel output topped 960 million tonnes, over half of global production, maintaining three-decade lead.