Core Insights - The news highlights the progress and achievements of China's national water network construction, emphasizing its role in ensuring flood control, water supply, food security, and ecological safety [1][2][3] Group 1: National Water Network Construction Progress - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, a total investment of 5.68 trillion yuan was made in water conservancy construction across the country [1] - The national water network now covers 80.3% of the country's land area, providing water security for major national strategies and key economic zones [1][2] - In the past year, significant projects such as the Huanghe Guxian Water Conservancy Hub and the Chongqing Yuxi Water Resource Allocation Project were completed, contributing to the overall goals of the water network [2] Group 2: Agricultural Water Security - By the end of 2025, the irrigated area of arable land is expected to reach 109 million acres, an increase of over 5.3 million acres compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [3] - The Ministry of Water Resources has initiated the construction of seven large irrigation districts and modernized 157 medium and large irrigation districts [3] - A comprehensive reform of agricultural water pricing has been implemented over an area of 108.6 million acres, promoting water-saving practices in agriculture [3] Group 3: Disaster Prevention and Ecological Benefits - In the past year, 6,894 large and medium-sized reservoirs stored 120.2 billion cubic meters of floodwater, reducing urban flooding incidents by 1,082 times and protecting 8.3 million acres of farmland [4] - The Ministry of Water Resources has made significant progress in groundwater management, with shallow and deep groundwater levels in North China rising by 3.76 meters and 7.65 meters, respectively, compared to 2020 [6] Group 4: Future Plans and Investments - The Ministry of Water Resources plans to implement a series of major water conservancy projects by 2026, focusing on flood safety and water resource allocation [7] - Investment in water conservancy infrastructure is supported by local government bonds, bank loans, and social capital, which accounted for 36.1% of the total investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan [7]
为保障防洪安全、供水安全、粮食安全、生态安全作出贡献——国新办发布会介绍国家水网建设成果
Xin Hua She·2026-01-09 12:49