Saihan district in Hohhot, capital city of North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, approved agreements for seven key projects worth 4.743 billion yuan ($688 million) to be located there -- with a signing ceremony held on Jan 13, according to local media reports.

The projects include an argon recovery and purification plant being developed by Eaco Gases, a new carbon fiber composite materials project developed by Inner Mongolia Zhongjing Technology Research Institute Co, as well as the planned expansion of the high-quality quartz products production line of Inner Mongolia OJing Science and Technology Co.

Another project on the list is a cold chain logistics center being developed by CAWM Cold Chain Logistics Co, which aims to boost the development of beef and mutton food processing and sales in Hohhot.

Saihan district in Hohhot signs contracts on Jan 13 for seven key projects worth 4.743 billion yuan to locate operations there. [Photo/people.com.cn]