China sets 2026-2030 national water network targets, including 82% territorial coverage
6 October 2026
Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying outlined the plan on 30 September 2026.
By 2030 the national water network is to cover 82% of China's territory.
Reservoir storage is to rise by 15 billion cubic meters, and 91% of key levees are to meet standards.
Irrigated farmland is to grow by 40 million mu, and tap water coverage in rural areas is to reach 98%.
A national water network dispatch center is to be set up.
The network is one of six prioritised networks of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
Territorial coverage by 2030:
82%
Added reservoir storage:
15 billion cubic meters
Rural tap water coverage:
98%
Why it matters for exams: Water security and Five-Year Plans link economy, environment and governance questions.
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Five-Year Plan 15th Five-Year Plan — China's medium-term national development plan, here covering 2026-2030.