Group 1 - The National Development and Reform Commission has approved a new batch of major projects with a total investment exceeding 400 billion yuan, including significant infrastructure initiatives such as the Guangzhou New Airport and the Dadu River Danba Hydropower Station [1] - Former advisor to the People's Bank of China, Yu Yongding, highlighted that while direct consumption stimulus has some effectiveness, challenges such as slow income growth and weak confidence may hinder demand recovery, making infrastructure investment crucial for immediate economic stimulation [1] Group 2 - Following the 2008 financial crisis, China implemented ten measures to expand domestic demand, estimating an investment of 4 trillion yuan, which was 12% of the GDP at that time; if similar measures were to be applied now, it would require approximately 16 trillion yuan based on 2024 GDP [4] - In the first half of 2025, infrastructure investment in China is projected to grow by 4.6% year-on-year, with significant increases in water management (15.4%) and water transportation (21.8%), indicating a shift in investment focus towards these sectors amid a slowdown in real estate and traditional infrastructure [4]
新一批重大项目获批复，中国基础设施投资拉动经济效果立竿见影
Huan Qiu Wang·2025-12-31 00:58