China's rural road network is paving the way to prosperity! 🚜 A new white paper released by the State Council Information Office reveals how decades of infrastructure investment have connected over 1,100 townships and 45,000 villages to transport networks, ensuring bus access for all eligible areas. 🌾
Under the mantra “If you want to become better off, build a road,” China prioritized rural transport in poverty-stricken regions. The results? Farmers now reach markets faster, students attend schools more easily, and medical aid arrives quicker—proving that roads aren’t just about asphalt, but opportunity. 🚌💡
With 10 years of data highlighting this “rural revolution,” the report underscores how connectivity fuels economic growth and community resilience. For globetrotters and culture enthusiasts, it’s also a roadmap to exploring China’s hidden gems! 🗺️🌟
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Chart of the Day: Interconnected roads improve people's lives in China
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