BEIJING - China is planning a more than 1 trillion yuan push to accelerate infrastructure investment in Tibet, including new and previously announced projects, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
He said a number of major infrastructure projects and public facilities would be completed, including the Sichuan-Tibet Railway, according to remarks published by China's official Xinhua news agency. The 270 billion yuan section of the railway has been known for construction challenges posed by rough terrain and complex geology, notably the segment linking Sichuan's Ya'an city with Nyingchi in south-eastern Tibet near the border with India.
A June clash in the western part of the China-India border was the worst violence between the Asian giants in decades, and there is little sign of easing tension, with more military action in the past week. Within Tibet, the planned spending covers the revamp and expansion of highways, roads and scenic spots, two of the sources said.