China's investment in logistics infrastructure grew by 3.9 percent in the first four months of 2025 from the same period of the last year, according to the data released Tuesday by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP).
Equipment purchase investment played a prominent leading role, with investments in water transport and air transport increased by 26.9 percent and 13.9 percent, respectively, the data showed.
Liu Yuhang, director of the China Logistics Information Center, said the construction of the National Comprehensive Three-dimensional Transportation Network, which includes 700,000 kilometers of railways, highways and high-level sea lanes by 2035, has boosted the investment in logistics infrastructure.
So far, the main skeleton of the mega transportation network has already been completed by 90 percent.
"The investment in infrastructure for the logistics industry, especially relating to the integrated three-dimensional transportation network, has been completed in a relatively high level. The construction of such infrastructure can better ensure the operation of the logistics, which will support the high-quality development of our economy," he said.
The CFLP data showed the overall volume of physical logistics transportation remained stable in the first four months of the year. The amount of goods delivered through railway, highway, joint rail-water way, cargo and mail transportation grew year-on-year by 3.6 percent, 5 percent, 19.1 percent, and 13 percent, respectively.
China's investment in logistics infrastructure grows for mega transport network
A gentle yet lively song, dubbed "Lichun", enchanted audiences as the China Media Group (CMG)'s widely anticipated 2026 Spring Festival Gala got underway on Monday evening with a flowing melody and poetic images of nature.
In China, the first of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar is called the day of "Lichun," or the "Beginning of Spring," which is seen as the start of the promising season full of hope.
The song captures the essence of the season through imagery of raindrops trickling down rooftops and seeds bursting forth, symbolizing the vitality of nature and the promise of a new season filled with growth and light.
Ten talented singers and actresses dressed in pink graced the stage like blooming flowers in spring. Their vocal brought warmth to audiences.
Upholding the creative philosophy of integrating "ideas, art and technology," the gala continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression. Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality and extended reality are used extensively in stage design, creating immersive, three-dimensional visuals where performers and scenery interact dynamically.
The traditional Chinese calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms, starting with Lichun which usually begins around Feb 4 and ends around Feb 18.
The 24 solar terms, including Lichun, were added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016.
In the current era of technology-driven modern farming, traditional solar terms remain relevant, especially in the Chinese cultural and social life. The Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year, is the most important traditional holiday for the Chinese people, and watching the Spring Festival Gala, also known as "Chunwan," is a cherished part of the celebrations every year in hundreds of millions of Chinese homes.
Since first being broadcast in 1983, the gala has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the most-watched annual television program on the planet.
The Spring Festival itself was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The 2026 Spring Festival falls on Tuesday this year, ushering in the Year of the Horse.
Spring-themed song brings warmth to viewers at Spring Festival Gala
