At present, under the strong leadership of the CPC central committee with comrade xi jinping as the core, the whole country has waged a people's war on epidemic prevention and control. The iron and steel industry has resolutely implemented the decisions and arrangements of the CPC central committee, strengthened the "four consciousnesses", strengthened the "four confidence", and achieved "two safeguards", actively engaged in the fight against the epidemic, and made positive contributions to the prevention and control of the epidemic.

Affected by the epidemic, steel enterprises are restricted in transportation and trade in the steel market is sluggish. As a result, the prices of raw fuels and steel products have dropped sharply, resulting in enterprises' impairment. Some enterprises even face great risks. In this critical period, iron and steel enterprises should strengthen confidence, unite together, jointly maintain the smooth operation of the industry, and solidly complete the reform and development tasks for the whole year. China iron and steel association appeals to the whole industry:

First, calmly respond to, ensure safe production and operation of the enterprise

On February 3, general secretary xi jinping presided over the meeting of the standing committee of the political bureau of the CPC central committee and delivered an important speech. The meeting pointed out that normal economic and social order should be effectively maintained. While strengthening the prevention and control of the epidemic, all enterprises should maintain the safety, stability and order of production and life. We will closely monitor the state of the economy and be prepared to cope with various complex and difficult situations with a focus on ensuring stability in the "six stability" process. The steel industry needs to fully appreciate the spirit of the meeting of the standing committee of the political bureau of the CPC central committee. Large steel enterprises to further grasp the epidemic prevention and control at the same time, focus on the maintenance industry and enterprise production and operation stability anterograde, locking in 2020 to build a well-off society in an all-round way, realize the goal of "much starker choices-and graver consequences-in planning", play "3 big battle" reform and development tasks, such as SAR, the thorough deployment, maintain castle peak does not relax, one thousand ways to overcome the impact of the epidemic and influence of the crisis into opportunities.

Second, clearly understand the situation, rational view of the steel market fluctuations

Faced with the new situation and new problems in the operation of the industry brought about by the epidemic, the steel industry and enterprises should rationally analyze, accurately study and judge, and fully grasp the market trend. In the short term, the impact of the epidemic on the steel industry is mainly concentrated in the first quarter, especially the impact on the downstream demand side is greater than that on the steel production side, resulting in a drop in the prices of raw materials and steel. It is estimated that the production and operation situation of the industry in the first quarter is not optimistic. In the medium term, with the improvement or end of the epidemic, the impact on the steel industry will be gradually weakened. Meanwhile, with the intensification of national counter-cyclical adjustment policies and the implementation of various measures for steady growth, the steel demand will be released in a concentrated wave, and the production and operation situation of the steel industry is expected to improve in the second quarter. Throughout the year, the whole situation is better than last year, just because the outbreaks, can make the interference of economic development, but with the implementation and steady growth of the all-round well-off society a series of policy support, the overall operation will be the first after the suppression Yang, with complete control of the epidemic, countries and governments at all levels actively deal with, the economy will quickly return to normal levels, in the second half of the situation will be better.

3. Maintain the stable and healthy development of the industry

Recently, the prices of raw materials and steel have fallen sharply, and some enterprises even have low-price hanging plates and panic selling, which has seriously disturbed the market order. Matters at the downstream demand dynamic iron and steel enterprise, according to the company orders, funds, transportation, etc., in a timely and reasonably adjust the production rhythm, strengthening industry self-discipline, consciously control risk, avoid vicious competition, to control their own traders, keep a selloff disrupt markets and prevent the market from the ups and downs, jointly maintain hard-won achievements of "capacity", for the year normal operation of industry profits and to lay a solid foundation. Local associations and leading enterprises should actively play a leading role. Under the current situation, we can try to implement peak production in different regions to maintain the stability of the regional market. It should be emphasized that during the epidemic period, we should oppose the practice of maliciously hyping the market in disregard of the overall situation of stability, so as to prevent the drastic rise and fall of steel market prices. We oppose blind production in spite of risks such as market recovery slowdown and transportation difficulties, so as to avoid excessive increase in inventory, which will affect the later stable operation. Each enterprise should take measures to maintain sufficient cash flow and prevent capital risks; Each iron and steel advisory body, the website must reflect the market information objectively and truly. At the same time, we coordinated the financial and logistics industries to take positive measures to support the smooth operation of the steel industry, and worked with the steel industry to tide over the difficulties.

Fourth, strengthen confidence and win the decisive battle to complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects

The sudden outbreak of covid-19 will have an impact on the healthy development of China's economy and steel industry. However, the impact of covid-19 will be phased and will not change the long-term positive situation of China's economy. After winter comes a warm spring. Under the unified plan of the CPC central committee and the leadership of the CPC central committee, the unity of the Chinese people in fighting the epidemic will greatly inspire their confidence in securing a decisive victory in completing the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects. This will greatly stimulate the initiative and creativity of the Chinese people in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. Together with the implementation of a series of measures to stabilize growth, China's economy will surely return to the normal track of steady and sound development. This is an important guarantee for the demand and steady and healthy development of the steel industry this year. The demand for steel will only be delayed and will not disappear. At the same time, after four years of supply-side structural reform, the market environment of the steel industry has improved significantly and the quality of development has been improving day by day. We have the confidence and ability to make a good end to the 13th five-year plan and contribute to the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects.

A deep sorrow makes a holy heart grow fonder. When the country is facing the epidemic, the steel industry should do its own thing, which is the biggest support to the country. We need to work together to overcome the current difficulties and ensure the smooth operation of the steel industry while resolutely winning the battle against the epidemic. Cisa will maintain close contact with its member enterprises and all parties in the market, and strive to achieve a double victory in epidemic prevention and control and in maintaining the smooth operation of the steel industry. We will continue to deepen supply-side structural reform, promote high-quality development, and achieve the industry's goals and tasks for the whole year.