Premier Wen stressed China's role as "trusted brothers" of the Arab people and noted the history of trade between the nations dates back to the Silk Road.

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In his annual review of the government's work this month, Mr Wen noted that China had shut down outdated factories capable of making as much as 150m tonnes of cement and 31.2m tonnes of iron.

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