一、1998年纯苯产量增长10%1998年尽管受到亚洲金融危机的冲击和特大洪涝灾害的影响,我国的工业生产仍然保持了较快的增长。1998年我国纯苯的产量和消费量也有较大幅度的增长。据有关部门初步统计,1998年我国纯苯产量达到136万吨,同比增长10.1%。表观消费量估计接近150万吨,同比增长8%以上。改革开放以后,随着我国石油化工的发展, I. Production of pure benzene increased by 10% in 1998 In spite of the impact of the Asian financial crisis and the impact of major floods, China’s industrial production maintained a relatively rapid growth. In 1998, China’s output and consumption of pure benzene also increased significantly. According to preliminary statistics from relevant departments, in 1998 China’s pure benzene production reached 1.36 million tons, an increase of 10.1% over the same period of last year. Apparent consumption is estimated to be close to 1.5 million tons, an increase of more than 8% year-on-year. After the reform and opening up, with the development of China’s petrochemical industry,