Beijing (TDI): China has made substantial strides in implementing the 102 key projects outlined in its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), with significant advancements reported in transportation infrastructure, energy systems, and green development, according to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
In the realm of transportation, approximately 95 percent of expressway service areas across China are now equipped with electric vehicle charging facilities.
Furthermore, 151 national logistics hubs, covering 31 provincial-level regions, have been designated as key construction projects since 2021.
China’s efforts to build a modern energy system have also seen remarkable progress.
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The country has established the world’s largest clean energy corridor along the Yangtze River.
Its total installed power generation capacity has surpassed 3 billion kilowatts, with wind and solar power overtaking coal in installed capacity.
Urban and rural development has continued in tandem.
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Since 2021, around 195,000 old urban residential communities have been renovated, and nearly 210,000 kilometers of outdated gas pipelines have been upgraded in urban areas.
By the end of 2023, China’s rural road network extended to 4.6 million kilometers, with 90 percent of rural households having access to tap water and 75 percent benefiting from sanitary toilets.
Green Development
In green development, protected natural areas now account for about 18 percent of China’s total landmass.
Around 80 percent of the national steel production capacity has undergone ultra-low carbon emissions upgrades as part of China’s broader push to reduce pollution across key industries.
These achievements highlight China’s commitment to advancing its developmental goals while addressing environmental and sustainability challenges.
