Growth in the industrial economy remained steady in Qingshan district in Baotou, in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region in the first 11 months of 2019, according to a report in the Baotou Daily.

It said the income of industrial enterprises above a designated size increasing by 15.21 percent year-on-year during the period.

Officials said the central State-owned enterprises located in the district -- including Inner Mongolia First Machinery and China North Nuclear Fuel Co -- have continuously strengthened their scientific and technological R&D capabilities and optimized their product offerings.

Baotou power supply bureau, driven by the increase in power consumption of new projects, saw a year-on-year increase of 15.7 percent in its added value during the 11 months. Baotou No 2 Thermal Power Plant reported a year-on-year increase of 12.6 percent in its added value.

The industrial enterprises directly under the administration of the district showed a year-on-year growth of 45.21 percent in added value during the 11 months period.