China builds world's largest transport infrastructure network during 14th Five-Year Plan

(ECNS) -- China has built the largest and most comprehensive transportation infrastructure system in human history during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), a transport official said on Tuesday.

Vice Minister of Transport Xu Chengguang said the country invested 18.8 trillion yuan (about $2.78 trillion) in transport fixed assets over the five-year period, marking the largest investment and fastest network expansion since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

China's comprehensive transportation network now exceeds 6 million kilometers, laying the foundation for a new phase focused on improving connectivity, efficiency and resilience, Xu said.

(By Kira)