News / China splashes out on transport infrastructure to boost economic growth

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China looks set to ramp up its investment in logistics infrastructure, following premier Li Qiang announcing what analysts called an “ambitious” economic growth target.

Among the investments announced this week were plans by Dalian to pump more than $33bn into its north-eastern transport network, including growing its port infrastructure and constructing a number of new rail bridges.

The ministry of transport noted that funds had been earmarked for a total of 187 projects, with Dalian “striving” for a ...