On Jan 25, during the first session of the virtual World Economic Forum, President Xi Jinping stated clearly China’s agenda was to move forward in the world of great change, with a renewed policy of multilateralism aiming for a multi-polar world, where nations would be treated as equals.
Xinjiang targets transportation Share CLOSE Members of the 13th Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People s Congress attend a meeting at Xinjiang People s Hall in the region s capital, Urumqi, on Monday. [CUI ZHIJIAN/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Five-Year Plan continues trend that has brought profound changes to region
The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region plans to further boost investments in key transportation infrastructure, including highways and airports, during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25). It will also improve the facilities in core economic zones at border areas so the region will open up more under the Belt and Road Initiative, the region s chairman said.
Poor transportation and issues with water conservancy and energy infrastructure have always been key obstacles in the economic and social development of Xinjiang, which covers about one-sixth of China s territory.
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