The No. 1 kiln of Sichuan Yadong Cement Co., Ltd began operation, with an annual yield of two million tons of cement.
The license for the Yushan mine in Hsinchu expired. The application for an extension was denied and the No. 4 kiln ceased production.
The No. 2 kiln of Jiangxi Yadong Cement Co., Ltd. began operations, with an annual production of two million tons of cement.