China's rural road network has achieved a stunning milestone, stretching a whopping 4.6 million kilometers! To put that into perspective, that's enough to circle the Earth 115 times. 🌏✨
According to the white paper \"China's Rural Roads in the New Era\" released by the State Council Information Office, this extensive network comprises:
- 700,000 kilometers of country roads 🛣️
- 1.24 million kilometers of township roads 🏘️
- 2.66 million kilometers of village roads 🏡
But that's not all! Enhancing connectivity even further, China has constructed 530,000 highway bridges 🏗️ and 2,222 tunnels, making rural travel smoother and more efficient.
This impressive infrastructure development is boosting connectivity across the country, supporting economic growth, and improving the lives of millions in rural areas. 🚀
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China's 4.6 million km rural road network circles the globe 115 times
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