Govt to offer 'big stage' for private investors

Official: Sectors such as civil airport construction, oil exploration will open

China plans to complete 165 key projects during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) period, and will welcome the participation of social and private capital, a senior official said on Tuesday.

"Those key projects, involving many industries, will provide a big stage for private investors," said Hu Zucai, vice-minister of the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner.