Infrastructure investment and development is extremely hot in China. Rapidly-rising rates of urbanization (with the State Council targeting an official urbanization rate of 60% by 2020) is adding to the existing demand for infrastructure and public utilities, notably for health, housing, power, water, transportation and waste services.
New rules pave the road for PPP
China has taken steps to clear up structural challenges of public-private partnerships, making the option more attractive to investors in infrastructure. But, as always, managing contracts, disputes and relationships remain key to successful projects
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