China to help Mongolia develop mineral industry

China will support Mongolia in upgrading its massive mineral industry, State Councilor Dai Bingguo said on Thursday. He was preparing to make an official visit to the neighboring country, three days after Ulan Bator finished setting up a new government advocating a friendlier investment environment.

Dai made the remarks in a written interview with Mongolian media on the eve of his three-day visit to Mongolia.

Mongolia finished establishing a new government led by Prime Minister Norov Altanhuyag from the Democratic Party on Monday.