China: China aims to build modern, fully integrated transport system by 2030.

Storyline China aims to build modern, fully integrated transport system by 2030 China has built the world's largest comprehensive transport system. Over the past five years, the network has exceeded 6 million kilo meters, with fixed asset investment reaching 18.8 trillion yuan, or 2.8 trillion US dollars. Passenger traffic has surged, with high speed rail trips up 132% and civil aviation passenger volume up 84%. Maritime and express shipments continue to lead global rankings. Vice Minister Xu Chengguang has unveiled the Ministry's goals for building a transport powerhouse during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. Xu Chengguang, Vice Minister, Ministry of Transport: "We're working to improve transport safety and resilience, build a unified and open transport market, integrate AI into the sector, scale up new-energy heavy trucks, and develop zero-carbon freight corridors. By 2030, we expect to make decisive progress toward building a modern, fully integrated transport system." [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]