BEIJING: China has achieved significant advancements in enhancing its comprehensive and multi-faceted transportation infrastructure last year, with the aim of fostering connectivity and driving economic growth, Official data indicates.

China Central Television reported that the transportation sector’s fixed-asset investment (FAI) amounted to 3.6 trillion yuan (about US$506.84 billion) in the first 11 months of 2023.

During this period, significant infrastructure improvements were made, including the expansion and renovation of over 7,000 kilometres of expressways, the establishment of 1,700 kilometres of new high-speed railways, and enhancements to 1,000 kilometres of high-grade waterways. Furthermore, two additional civil transport airports were officially certified, and the total urban rail transit mileage within the country experienced a notable increase of over 360 kilometres.

Source: Emirates News Agency