China's NDRC private-sector bureau, joined by the investment, industrial and high‑tech departments, met with private companies and industry associations to solicit investment obstacles and promote a package of manufacturing projects. It recommended 52 projects spanning chemical raw materials and chemical products, non‑metallic mineral products, metal products, general equipment and specialized equipment, with total planned investment of 52.4 bln yuan and 15.5 bln yuan of private capital sought; private firms may participate via sole ownership, controlling stakes or equity investments.(金十)