Rural deliveries rise, bringing opportunities

By 2025, every village should be linked to fast and efficient two-way services

China has set a goal of building a safe, efficient, open and two-way rural delivery network to benefit the rural population by 2025.

"By then, parcel delivery outlets will have been set up in every town across China, and services will be extended to every village. This will ensure that agricultural produce can be shipped to cities and consumer goods can be delivered to rural regions," Chen Kai, deputy director of the State Post Bureau, told a news conference on Monday.

He said that by 2025, the capacity of the rural delivery network and the quality of service will be greatly enhanced.