Core Viewpoint - The national water network has achieved an 80.3% coverage of the country's land area, providing water security for major national strategies, economic zones, urban clusters, energy bases, major grain production areas, key ecological function areas, and important water transport corridors [3][4]. Group 1: National Water Network Construction - The Ministry of Water Resources has accelerated the construction of the national water network, contributing to flood safety, water supply security, food security, and ecological safety [4]. - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, a total of 5.68 trillion yuan was invested in water conservancy construction, with over 1 trillion yuan invested annually since 2022 [4]. - Significant achievements include the commencement of 181 major water conservancy projects, an increase of 65 projects compared to the previous five-year period, and the completion of 94 major projects [4][5]. Group 2: Future Plans and Major Projects - In 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources plans to initiate several major water conservancy projects, including the follow-up phase of the Taihu Taipu River project and the Hubei Jiangjiang supplementary water project [5]. - These projects aim to enhance flood discharge capacity, provide water supply security for millions of people, and improve irrigation capabilities in various regions [5]. Group 3: Comprehensive Benefits - The national water network has significantly improved flood safety, with 2.21 million dispatch orders issued, resulting in the storage of 120.2 billion cubic meters of floodwater and the prevention of flooding in 1,082 towns [6]. - The South-to-North Water Diversion Project has delivered over 85 billion cubic meters of water to northern cities, benefiting 195 million people [6]. - By the end of 2025, the irrigated area of farmland is expected to reach 109 million acres, with a corresponding increase in grain production [6]. Group 4: Financing and Investment - The Ministry of Water Resources has focused on both government and market mechanisms to finance water conservancy projects, achieving a total investment of 5.68 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan [7]. - Local government special bonds, bank loans, and social capital accounted for 2.05 trillion yuan, representing 36.1% of the total investment [7]. - The attraction of social capital for water conservancy projects reached 548.5 billion yuan, an increase of 86.4% compared to the previous five-year period [7].