China - April 02, 2025 Storyline: Chinese heavy truck makers accelerate production to keep up with demand [Voice_over] Chinese heavy truck makers are ramping up production, driven by demand from the construction, mining and logistics sectors. One heavy truck maker in central China's Henan Province is filling a 50 percent increase in new orders this year, with new-energy trucks electrifying sales revenues. [Sound_bite] Wu Xiaofeng, Director, Manufacturing Department, Heavy truck plant: "We are fully booked for the next three months, with a 50 percent increase in new orders compared with the same period of last year. We are planning to explore overseas market." [Voice_over] Some heavy truck makers in the country have doubled their production capacity to keep up with demand. At this truck manufacturing plant in the eastern Chinese city of Xuzhou, a new heavy-duty truck rolls off the assembly line every five minutes. [Sound_bite] Sun Liancai, Deputy manager, Heavy truck company: "In the first quarter of this year, our total output is expected to surpass 6000 units. Our delivery department is also working around the clock, with about 100 units being shipped out every day." [Voice_over] Recent data shows that the country sold approx. 48,200 heavy trucks during the month of February, an 82-percent increase compared to the same period last year. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]