# EconoScope: China’s ‘golden mega-ring’ signals the next phase of transport development

https://mins.news/en/item/17892

- China News Service, 2026-08-10 08:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-10/detail-ihfhziqh0069132.shtml

> China plans to fully link three major national highways during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, running from 2026 to 2030. The project is expected to create a transport loop measuring 27,000 kilometers. It will extend along the country’s borders and eastern coastline, presenting a broad new stage in China’s transport development.