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More than $78b set for western campaign
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-10-12 17:23

The National Development and Reform Commission said the country will invest 468.9 billion yuan ($78 billion) into 18 key projects for the development of western regions, Xinhuanet reported today.

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The 18 key projects focus on construction of railway and expressway networks, airports, water conservancy projects and hydropower stations, including Chengdu-Lanzhou railway, Kunming-Nanning railway, Xiamen-Chengdu expressway and Gongguoqiao hydropower station on Lancang River.

China invested more than 1,740 billion yuan ($290 billion) into 102 key projects in western areas, from 2000 to 2008, according to the commission .

Commission officials said those key projects will play a crucial role in improving people's livelihood and enhancing the economic and social development of the western regions.