By the end of 2016, the total mileage of highways in Chongqing’s rural areas will hit 123,000 kilometers, strongly promoting economic development in Chongqing’s countryside. The city’s improved infrastructure will cut transportation costs by around 40 percent on average, with around 80% of people able to enjoy lower transport costs, according to statistics from the Chongqing Highway Bureau. [Photo/liangjiang.gov.cn]