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China’s $119 Billion Answer to Sagging Investment Is Coming Late

China's State Council has launched an $119 billion infrastructure program to counter a 9.4% drop in private investment.

By · Published August 26, 2026  12:59 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026  14:06 UTC

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The Chinese government launched an $119 billion funding program to address declining private investment. The State Council and NDRC held meetings to discuss and deploy policies aimed at stabilizing investment, including a significant telecommunications network buildout.

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China's State Council has launched an $119 billion infrastructure program to counter a 9.4% drop in private investment. The program, announced during a State Council executive meeting chaired by the Chinese premier, includes a telecom network buildout and other infrastructure projects. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has held three meetings in two days to discuss private investment and the "Six Networks" initiative. The program is expected to drive approximately 7 trillion yuan in output over five years.

The program's late arrival is noted by Bloomberg. The State Council has also deployed a next-generation communications network buildout. The program is part of a broader effort to stabilize investment amid sagging private investment. The program is expected to drive approximately 7 trillion yuan in output over five years.

The exact details of the infrastructure projects and the timeline for their implementation are not specified. The impact of the program on private investment and the broader economy is not yet clear. The role of the NDRC in the program's implementation is not specified.

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What is the total value of China's new infrastructure program?

The program is valued at $119 billion.

What is the expected output of the program over five years?

The program is expected to drive approximately 7 trillion yuan in output over five years.

What is the "Six Networks" initiative?

The "Six Networks" initiative is mentioned in relation to the program, but details are not specified.

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