China Eastern was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on March 2, 2004, and is one of the most efficient steel producers in China. In December 2007, ArcelorMittal (ArcelorMittal), the world's largest steel conglomerate, became the company's strategic partner and main shareholder. The group's products are mainly sold in the mainland China market. Its main customer base is located in northern China. The customers are downstream steel manufacturers that use billets and strips of steel to process and produce other downstream steel products mainly used in the construction industry and machinery manufacturing industry. In addition, China Eastern is also engaged in the production of downstream products, including H-shaped steel, which is in a leading position in the industry, as well as other downstream products such as cold-rolled sheets and galvanized sheets. China Oriental is a steel company with integrated business.