Bridges that connect: a window into China's development

From towering mountains to boundless seas, bridges now span across China's vast land, transforming once-isolated regions into seamlessly connected landscapes. In recent months, a string of new bridges have come into service, drawing wide public attention.

- By Long Guoyi (People's Daily) 11:06, October 27, 2025

In southwest China's Guizhou province, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, hailed as the world's tallest and longest-span bridge, has become a new tourist attraction following its inauguration.

In Badong county, central China's Hubei province, the newly completed Yesanguan Bridge has shortened the travel distance between Yesanguan township and the Yesanguan railway station by approximately 10 kilometers.

In Jilin city, northeast China's Jilin province, the Hongqi Bridge spans the Songhua River, easing rush-hour congestion and improving urban mobility.

Bridge by bridge, these monumental structures now stretch across rivers, lakes, seas, and valleys, linking mountain ranges and communities. Each serves not only as critical infrastructure but also as a powerful symbol of China's economic and social progress.

These record-breaking projects underscore China's emphasis on self-reliance and technological innovation.