China is on the move! 🚀 In 2023, the country invested a staggering 3.9 trillion yuan ($548.7 billion) to turbocharge its transportation infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Transport.
From sleek high-speed trains to expansive expressways, China's transport network got a major upgrade:
- 🚄 Opened 2,776 kilometers of new high-speed railways.
- 🛣️ Built or expanded 7,000 kilometers of expressways.
- 🚢 Added or improved 1,000 kilometers of shipping lanes.
- ✈️ The number of airports reached 259.
- 📮 Achieved postal services in all administrative villages.
Boosting Transportation Services 📈
The numbers are impressive:
- 🔹 Transported 54.75 billion tonnes of freight, up 8.1% from last year and 16.9% from 2019.
- 🔹 Recorded 61.25 billion trips across regions, a 30.9% bump year-on-year and up 0.8% compared to 2019.
Going Smart and Green 🌱
China is leading the way in innovative transportation:
- 🏗️ Tops the world in automated container terminals built and under construction.
- 🚍 New energy vehicles make up 77.6% of urban public transportation vehicles.
Plus, exciting new vehicles hit the scene:
- 🛳️ The first domestically built large cruise ship, "Adora Magic City," set sail on January 1, 2024.
- ✈️ The C919, China's first domestically produced passenger jet, is now officially in commercial operation.
With these massive investments, China is not just improving transportation—it's shaping the future of mobility! 🌐
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China invests 3.9 trillion yuan in transport infrastructure in 2023
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