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China Moves to Accelerate Major Projects as Investment Push Gathers Pace
China is stepping up efforts to speed up the construction of major state-backed projects as policymakers seek to strengthen investment, boost domestic...
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The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said local authorities are being encouraged to move projects forward more quickly while coordinating construction with related institutional reforms.
The initiative is focused on projects linked to major national strategies and efforts to strengthen capacity in areas considered important to China's long-term economic and national development. Authorities have also been instructed to ensure that funds are used carefully and efficiently.
A key objective is to turn planned projects into actual construction activity as quickly as possible, increasing the amount of investment reaching the real economy.
2027 project pipeline already being prepared
Alongside the push to accelerate existing projects, China has begun planning a pipeline of major projects for 2027, signalling that the investment drive is intended to extend beyond the current year.
The government is also working to make greater use of policy-based financial instruments, expand financing support for private investment and improve funding mechanisms for a major infrastructure programme known as the “six networks.”
The programme covers water, electricity, computing, next-generation communications, urban underground pipelines and logistics.
The focus reflects China's broader effort to shift investment toward advanced manufacturing, new infrastructure, technological development and green industries, while reducing its reliance on property-led growth.
Infrastructure and technology remain priorities
The latest measures come as China looks to maintain economic momentum amid continuing adjustments in its property sector.
Strategic infrastructure projects are expected to play a significant role in supporting fixed-asset investment, particularly as more projects move from preparation into construction.
Technology is another major area of focus. Investment in China's integrated-circuit manufacturing sector rose 11.5 percent year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026, according to NDRC data.
The semiconductor industry has also recorded strong growth among companies that have released their interim financial results. Combined revenue among those companies increased 12.8 percent, while net profit jumped 99 percent and research and development spending rose 13.4 percent.
Push for more productive investment
China's latest approach is aimed not simply at increasing the volume of construction but at directing capital toward projects capable of supporting longer-term economic growth.
Officials and economists have pointed to the importance of developing projects with strong economic and strategic value, particularly in emerging industries and infrastructure.
The government is also seeking to encourage greater participation from private businesses by improving financing conditions and creating more opportunities for private investment.
With preparations for the 2027 project pipeline already underway, Beijing appears intent on maintaining investment momentum while directing more resources toward technology, infrastructure and other strategic sectors.
The accelerated project programme is expected to provide additional support for economic activity in the second half of 2026 while helping China build capacity for future growth.