China's Backyard Iron Industry.

The article offers information on the iron and steel production strategy of Chinese premier Mao Tse-tung. The goal for iron and steel production in China has been raised to 10.7 million tons by the Chinese government. Several peasant farmers have been organized in labor camp communes. New group of iron smelting ovens being used for production are built on the anthill design. China also has five modern steel centers operating and a sixth under construction in Paotou in North China.