On July 9, at the construction site of the Yuanshui River navigation project from Hongjiang to Chenxi in Huaihua City, workers were busy installing metal structures such as gates and valves, as well as hoisting facilities including hoisting machines and control systems. The project is currently in its final stages of completion and is expected to be operational by the end of the year.

This project is a key initiative jointly led by the Ministry of Transport and Hunan Province, playing a vital role in connecting the entire 500-tonne waterway along the Hunan section of the Yuanshui River. Upon completion, it will improve transport capacity of the Yuanshui Waterway, increase comprehensive efficiency of water transport, and boost regional economic development. 

(Translated by Yang Hong)