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Baotou, the largest industrial city in Inner Mongolia autonomous region, has been a driving force for North China’s economy since its foundation in 1947, some 70 years ago.
In the past decades, great strides have been made in the city’s social and economic development thanks to favorable government policies and a robust environment for growth.
In 2016, Baotou’s GDP reached 386.76 billion yuan ($56.32 billion), up 7.6 percent year-on-year. Per capita disposable income of urban households hit 40,955 yuan and that of rural households reaching 14,692 yuan.
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Shiguai district seeks development through “all-for-one” tourism
The Shiguai district of Baotou has been selected as one of the demonstration areas for “all-for-one” tourism.
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Baotou selected as pilot city for health promotion
Baotou was selected as one of the 38 pilot cities for health promotion in China, the only city in Inner Mongolia to be included on the list, reports Baotou Daily.
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Drones drive aviation industry growth
Baotou, the largest industrial city in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, seeks to boost the prestige of its aviation industry with drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), reports Baotou Daily.
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Argentine coach to improve campus soccer in Baotou
Qingnianlu No. 2 Primary School in Baotou welcomed an Argentine soccer coach on March 14, as part of a plan to take campus soccer to a new level.
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Baotou has national-level makerspaces
Eight makerspaces in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, were chosen for the list of the third batch of national makerspaces on Sept 12, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
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Baotou steel industry targets Sudanese market
A company in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region has become the first manufacturer from North China’s “steel city” to export sucker rods to Sudan in North Africa, Baotou Daily reported.
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AKOYA skiplane project settles in Baotou
Baotou will ally with LISA Airplanes on developing AKOYA amphibious skiplanes.
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Partnership to target major urban development
Baotou will cooperate with MCC Huatian Engineering & Technology Co. on urban development planning.
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Graphene project worth 4b yuan planned for Baotou
Baotou is to to boost the development of the graphene industry in the city.
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Pelicans take a perch at Nanhai Wetlands
A flock of Dalmatian pelicans was spotted at Nanhai Wetlands on April 12.
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Peach blossoms decorate Baotou
The approaching spring season and its rising temperatures have coaxed peach blossoms into full bloom in Baotou city.
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Great crested grebes settle at Nanhai Wetland
Nanhai Wetland scenic area in Baotou city recently welcomed a flock of great crested grebes.
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- Baotou partners with Australian uni on tech center
An Inner Mongolia-Australia technology transfer center was established in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on March 29, aimed at spurring innovation and boosting economic growth in the region.
- New flight links Baotou with ROK
The first direct flight between Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, and Inchon, Republic of Korea, left on Dec 3, marking the third international flight route launched in Baotou.
- Baotou to boost ties with South Australian city
Baotou has added Mount Gambier, South Australia, on its list of friendship cities, with an agreement signed to strengthen ties between the two cities.
- Baotou Airport links with Mongolian airline
Baotou Airport is to partner with Hunnu Air, one of the two big airlines of Mongolia, with an agreement signed to further cooperation between the two parties.
- Commodities fair to strengthen China-Mongolia ties
An exposition featuring commodities from Mongolia is set to open in Baotou.
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Saxophone quartet delights Baotou audience
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Life after shantytown clearance
Beiyi Community, one of the new communities built for former residents of shantytown areas of Beiliang, consists of five residential areas with 4,788 families moving in.
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New policy to ensure education of left-behind children
Left-behind children in rural areas of Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, will have easier access to education and a better campus environment, according to a new policy issued by the education bureau of Baotou.
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Beiliang opens its first public kindergarten
The first public kindergarten for Beiliang new district opened on March 1.
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Baotou now has 12 traveling libraries
Baotou Light Industry Vocational Technical College has established its 12th traveling library in the city of Baotou recently.
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Job fair targets rural households
A job fair attracted a total of 18 companies to attend, offering more than 470 job vacancies.