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Major bridge in Sichuan under construction

Southwest China's Sichuan province will see its connectivity with neighboring regions further progress as construction of a highway project in the area's eastern portion moves closer to completion. China Railway 24th Bureau Group Corp, a State-owned builder, said recently its workers have started construction of the Yazikan Bridge, another major crossing within the Nanchong-Tongnan Expressway project. Upon completion, it will facilitate the route between the provincial capital Chengdu and Chongqing, and boost integrated development in the inland area.

Auto sales up 11.1%in first 2 months

China's auto sales rose 11.1 percent year-on-year to nearly 4.03 million units in the first two months, said the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Auto sales reached about 1.58 million units in February, down 19.9 percent from the same period a year ago.

China Daily - Xinhua