The Bayan Obo polymetallic deposit in China is expanding mining capacity for iron while keeping rare earth production quotas unchanged, highlighting a gap between potential and actual output.
China is advancing its Great Solar Wall initiative in Inner Mongolia and arid northern regions, building massive wind and solar projects to generate clean energy, halt desertification, and support wildlife habitats.
An industrial blast in Baotou, China, scattered debris over a 5km radius and disrupted rail services. An official report cited design flaws, poor maintenance, chaotic safety management, and inadequate emergency response, recommending disciplinary action against 62 people, including local officials, and approving the arrest of seven plant employees.
Shanghai-based RedNote plans a 600MW data center project in Ulanqab, China, with a budget of around 15 billion yuan ($2.2 billion). The company is in talks with VNET for the buildout, targeting delivery in Q1 2027, as China encourages private investment in computing infrastructure.
A 42-year-old priest has been ordained as bishop for the Catholic diocese of Chifeng, China, filling a nearly two-decade vacancy. The ordination, presided over by Bishop Paul Meng Qinglu, was conducted under the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, following a previous bishop's ordination without papal mandate.
近40名外国记者参访内蒙古，亲身感受其绿色发展实践。从毛乌素沙地的植树治沙到库布其沙漠的光伏与生态旅游，再到鄂尔多斯、包头的绿色能源与制造业转型，内蒙古正将生态优势转化为发展动能，向世界展示绿色发展的新图景。
Valeriya, a Belarusian tourist blogger, has settled in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, becoming a local resident. She uses her unique perspective to document the region's natural beauty, culture, and development, sharing authentic stories of the grasslands with both overseas and domestic audiences.
A delegation of nearly 40 Chinese and international journalists, including those from the US, UK, Germany, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea, are in Inner Mongolia from June 10-13 to report on the region's green development. The group visited Hohhot, Baotou, and Ordos to explore initiatives in green computing, dairy industry, rare earth and silicon industries, and energy innovation.
An Air China C909 regional jet experienced a suspected bird strike upon landing in Beijing. While visible marks were reported on the nose and airframe, experts deem severe damage unlikely. The incident highlights reliability tests for the Comac-model as it sees wider deployment.
Archaeological findings in the Xiliao River region of Inner Mongolia have uncovered 1,487 pre-Qin cultural sites since 2022, including 148 Hongshan Culture sites. These discoveries offer crucial data on the distribution and characteristics of prehistoric remains, highlighting the significant value of the Xiliao River basin's prehistoric civilization in the formation of Chinese civilization.
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate has approved the arrest of Wang Lixia, former deputy secretary of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Party Committee and former chairman of the regional government, on suspicion of bribery. She is accused of accepting bribes totaling an exceptionally large amount.
China Weather Network reports that Northeast China and parts of Inner Mongolia will experience severe convective weather on June 2-3, with strong winds and hail. Meanwhile, southern China will see a new round of heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of secondary disasters like landslides. High temperatures are also developing, with some northern areas reaching 39°C.
A viral Chinese social media job posting for shepherds on an Inner Mongolia ranch revealed deep labour market issues, attracting over 700 applicants, including disillusioned city workers and graduates, despite the challenging conditions.
Yin Yuzhen, a Chinese woman who has planted trees in Inner Mongolia's deserts for decades, has invited American donor Ronald Sakolsky to visit a forest funded by his $5,000 contribution. Sakolsky, an English teacher, was moved by Yin's anti-desertification efforts reported by CCTV in 1999 and made the donation.
Inner Mongolia Nongxin women's basketball team suspended for 3 years, officials and player banned for life over match-fixing scheme
Inner Mongolia Nongxin has been suspended for three years and stripped of their runner-up title in the Women's Chinese Basketball Association due to a match-fixing scheme. Key officials and a player received lifetime or three-year bans.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is hiring for data center roles in Inner Mongolia, signaling an expansion of its computing infrastructure ahead of the V4 model release. This move raises questions about its sourcing of AI chips.
