水利部：力争2026年水利基础设施建设和投资保持大规模、高水平态势

Core Insights - The National Water Network construction in China has seen significant investment, totaling 5.68 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with over 1 trillion yuan invested annually for the past four years [1][2] - The coverage of the National Water Network now reaches 80.3% of the country's land area, providing essential water security for major strategic implementations and economic zones [1] - The Ministry of Water Resources aims to maintain large-scale and high-level investment in water infrastructure through 2026, focusing on both current needs and long-term strategies [2] Investment and Financing - The investment of 5.68 trillion yuan includes 2.05 trillion yuan from local government special bonds, bank loans, and social capital, accounting for 36.1% of the total [2] - The Ministry has successfully increased the average annual allocation of local government special bonds and bank loans to 327.9 billion yuan, which is 2.6 times higher than the average during the 13th Five-Year Plan [2] Attracting Social Capital - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, water projects attracted 548.5 billion yuan in social capital, an increase of 86.4% compared to the previous plan, with a record high of 147.6 billion yuan in 2025 [3] - Innovative financing models, such as the first water infrastructure investment trust fund (REITs) in Zhejiang, have been introduced to enhance funding for water projects [3] - The Ministry is also collaborating with other departments to integrate water network construction with agricultural land development, ensuring that revenues support both initiatives [3]