China attaches critical importance to the construction of 109 major projects in six areas by giving full play to their vital role in sustaining growth momentum, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
Premier Li Qiang delivered the report on behalf of the State Council at the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing.
"For major projects, a total of 109 major projects in six areas proposed in the draft outline [of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for economic and social development] were based on a full consideration of their strategic value, guiding role, and continuity. These major projects are of critical importance to China's current and long-term development. We will better leverage government investment to encourage the participation of nongovernmental actors and give full play to the vital role of these projects in reinforcing foundations, shoring up weak links, and sustaining growth momentum," Li noted.
The premier urged for concerted efforts to achieve the goals drafted in the blueprint for the 2026-2030 period.
"Looking ahead, we are fully confident about the future. Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, with the concerted efforts of all of us across the country, we will surely turn the inspiring blueprint of the 15th Five-Year Plan into a living reality," he said.
China highlights construction of 109 major projects for 2026-2030
China highlights construction of 109 major projects for 2026-2030
China highlights construction of 109 major projects for 2026-2030
Commercial activities in the southern Iran port city of Bandar Abbas, which sits on the crucial shipping waterway of the Strait of Hormuz, have largely come to a standstill following several days of intense strikes.
Video footage from the city on Wednesday showed mostly deserted streets, as various businesses, including seafood markets and shopping centers, have suspended operations.
Despite the widespread disruption, essential services have continued to function in Bandar Abbas, with chain supermarkets and fruit and vegetable markets remaining open, providing supplies of basic necessities to residents.
The city holds a significant strategic coastal location on the narrow passageway of the Strait of Hormuz, which has drawn global attention after Iran warned it could disrupt transit through this vital waterway in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes.
The developments have sent shockwaves through international markets, particularly as around 20 percent of global oil shipments pass through this critical strait.
Iran said on Wednesday that over 1,000 people have now been killed in the country since U.S.-Israeli strikes began on Saturday.
In a statement published on its official website, Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veteran Affairs described the strikes as "aggressive and brutal."
Joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities starting Saturday morning have resulted in the deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his family members, top military commanders, and civilians. Iran has since responded with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. assets across the region.
Key Iranian port city on Strait of Hormuz comes to standstill with commercial areas closed
