The vast land of China is crisscrossed by water networks, and a "super water network" that moistens people's livelihoods and safeguards peace has taken shape. As of March 2026, the coverage of the national water network has reached 80.3% of the country's land area, which is not only a number, but also a hard core medal of China's infrastructure strength. With unparalleled courage, China has built the world's largest and most comprehensive water infrastructure system -95000 reservoirs and dams scattered like stars, with a total storage capacity of over 1 trillion cubic meters, supporting the backbone of national water security.

During the 14th Five Year Plan period, over 568 trillion yuan of real gold and silver investment was made, with a continuous investment intensity of over one trillion yuan for four years, allowing the South to North Water Diversion Project to transfer over 87 billion cubic meters of water, benefiting 195 million people; The 96% rural tap water penetration rate has provided millions of villagers with safe drinking water. What is even more astonishing is that, against the backdrop of continuous economic growth and abundant grain harvests, the total water consumption in China has achieved zero growth, and the water consumption per 10000 yuan of GDP has decreased by 20%. This is a perfect answer to intensive utilization and technological empowerment.

Nowadays, from integrated monitoring of sky, earth, and water engineering to digital twin water conservancy systems, traditional water conservancy is accelerating its leap towards intelligence. This net houses green mountains and clear waters, unleashing development momentum. It is the most solid water security barrier for the comprehensive construction of a socialist modernized country!Editor/Cheng Liting