Politics · China · 2 days ago
New infrastructure projects bring jobs and businesses to remote areas
China is building major infrastructure networks, including power, water and computing networks, and the projects are bringing changes to remote areas.
In Ulanqab, a city in Inner Mongolia, more than 100 data center projects have been established as the national computing network expands west.
The projects have created opportunities for local people, including 23-year-old Chen Gang, who trained for a data center job and has since been promoted.
More than 20 computing companies arrived in Ulanqab this year.
In Letianxi town on the north bank of the Yangtze River, construction of a new Three Gorges waterway has helped bring in 188 businesses in four months, including 60 in September.
Residents and newcomers have opened a guesthouse and are developing a riverside café, as the infrastructure work continues to create opportunities in the area.
Infrastructure projects known as the “six networks” are creating jobs and business opportunities in rural China.
In Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, more than 100 data center projects have been established as the national computing network expands west.
Chen Gang, 23, trained for a data center job and was promoted to shift leader last month.
In Letianxi town, construction of the Three Gorges water transport new channel has coincided with 188 businesses opening in four months.
Local resident Han Qingmu has turned his renovated home into an inn, while entrepreneur Zhou Yun is developing a riverside café.
- Who
- Rural residents and businesses, including data center worker Chen Gang and Letianxi entrepreneurs, are gaining opportunities.
- What
- Infrastructure projects are bringing jobs, businesses and investment to rural areas.
- When
- The article was published on October 10, 2026; it says 188 businesses opened in Letianxi in four months and 60 opened in September.
- Where
- Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, and Letianxi town on the north bank of the Yangtze River.
- Why
- The expansion of the “six networks,” including the national computing network and the Three Gorges water transport new channel, is creating new opportunities.
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188 businesses opened in Letianxi town following the start of construction on the Three Gorges water transport new channel.
Letianxi town added 60 businesses.
Chen Gang was promoted to shift leader at a data center.
The report described infrastructure projects and new opportunities in Ulanqab and Letianxi.
- Ulanqab data center projects
- More than 100
- New computing businesses in Ulanqab
- More than 20 this year
- Chen Gang
- 23 years old; promoted to shift leader last month
- Letianxi business openings
- 188 in four months
- Letianxi September openings
- 60
- Inn name
- New Channel Posthouse
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