On December 31, the launch ceremony of the 950mm Pickling Line and Tandem Cold Mill Project of Tangshan Xuqi Metal Co., Ltd. contracted by CERI was held. The construction of the Line, from commencement at the site to the successful hot test on December 28 when the first volume was rolled off the production line, lasted for 10 months. All production indexes, including product thickness, shape, and surface quality, met the quality requirements, setting a record for the shortest construction period among similar projects.