calendar>>March 18. 2011 Juch 100
Successful Modernization Drive in China
Beijing, March 17 (KCNA) -- The Chinese people made progress in the modernization drive in the period of the 11th Five-Year Plan.

Last year the production of cement increased 1.8 times, the electricity output 1.7 times while coal and chemical fertilizer 1.4 times and 1.3 times each as against 2005.

Those in the agricultural field improved arable land with low yield and reinforced about 9 400 reservoirs in danger.

In the same period railways extending 16 000 km were built across the country.

Road network was formed in almost all rural areas amid a dynamic road pavement drive in the countryside.

Wharves were built at several ports and a total of 5 872 million tons of cargos were handled through major ports.

Depositing reservoirs and water pumping stations were built in rural areas across the country, making it possible to supply clean water to 215 million residents.

Forestation was briskly conducted everywhere, remarkably improving ecological environment.

Free compulsory education system was enforced in urban and rural areas, providing many children of school age with opportunities to learn. Clinics and hospitals were technologically updated or built.

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