China’s postal pilot delivers express to 2,939 villages in 17 central-western counties
China’s State Post Bureau announced on September 21 that its pilot program using the universal postal service network to deliver express packages to rural villages has achieved phased results. As of end of August, 2,939 of 3,960 administrative villages across 17 pilot counties in central and western China were covered. China Post Group invested 210 million yuan, raising the rural motorized delivery rate from 62% to 97%. Challenges remain in sustainable development and multi-party coordination.
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China's 'express delivery to villages' postal pilot achieves phased results
China's State Post Bureau announced on September 21 that its pilot program using the postal service network to deliver express packages to rural villages has achieved phased results. According to Lin Hu, spokesperson and director of the Market Supervision Department, as of the end of August, 2,939 of 3,960 administrative villages across 17 pilot counties had been covered by the postal service for express delivery, meeting the year's target. The program addresses challenges in remote central and western regions, where low population density, long distances, and high costs make commercial delivery unviable. The pilot, jointly launched by the State Post Bureau and China Post Group on January 29, 2026, selected one county from each of 17 provinces, most being key counties for national rural revitalization. China Post invested 2.1 billion yuan overall, with 21 million yuan specifically for the pilot, raising the rural vehicle delivery rate from 62% to 97%. Lin noted that sustainable development and deeper multi-sector coordination remain challenges. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the postal service aims to innovate its universal service model and embed itself into national governance, economic circulation, and livelihood security.
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China's National Postal Bureau announced on September 21 that as of August 2024, 2,939 administrative villages across 17 pilot counties in central and western China have achieved 'express delivery to villages' under a postal service guarantee pilot program. The program, launched in January 2024 jointly by the National Postal Bureau and China Post Group, selects one county per 17 central and western provinces to use the universal postal service network to fill market gaps in rural delivery. Lin Hu, spokesperson and director of the Market Supervision Department, stated that China Post Group developed tailored plans for each county, invested 210 million yuan total (over 21 million yuan for the 17 pilot counties), and raised the rural delivery vehicle motorization rate from 62% to 97%. The program enables full data tracking from delivery to receipt. Lin noted that while the pilot achieved its goals, challenges remain in sustainable development and multi-stakeholder coordination. During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, the universal postal service will systematically innovate its content to adapt to economic and social changes and user needs, aiming for supply-demand matching, reasonable pricing, and quality efficiency.
Read sourceChina's postal service pilot for express delivery to villages achieves phased results
On September 21, China's State Post Bureau held a press conference in Beijing to update progress on the 'express delivery to villages' pilot program in central and western rural areas. Spokesperson Lin Hu stated that as of the end of August, among 3,960 administrative villages in 17 pilot counties, 2,939 villages have achieved express delivery coverage through the postal service, meeting the year's target. The program addresses challenges such as long distances, low demand density, and high costs in remote areas. The pilot, jointly launched by the State Post Bureau and China Post Group on January 29, 2026, selected one county per 17 central and western provinces, most of which are key national rural revitalization counties. China Post invested 2.1 billion yuan, including 21 million yuan specifically for the pilot, raising the rural delivery vehicle rate from 62% to 97% and enabling full data tracking from handover to delivery. Lin Hu noted that sustainable development and deeper multi-party coordination remain challenges. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the postal service aims to innovate its universal service model, embed into governance, economic circulation, and livelihood services.
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China's Postal Service Brings Express Delivery to 2,939 Central-Western Villages in 2024
On September 21, China's State Post Bureau announced at a press conference that since January 2024, a pilot program for 'express delivery to villages' has been implemented in central and western rural areas, with the China Post Group acting as a safety net. The postal group formulated county-specific plans and allocated 210 million yuan in investment, including over 21 million yuan for 17 pilot counties. The rural delivery vehicle rate rose from 62% to 97%. As of the end of August, among 3,960 administrative villages in 17 pilot counties, 2,939 villages now have express delivery service guaranteed by the postal system, enabling villagers to receive parcels conveniently without leaving their villages.
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As of the end of August 2024, 2,939 administrative villages across 17 pilot counties in central and western China have achieved 'express delivery to villages' under a government-backed program, according to a press conference held by the State Post Bureau on September 21. The program, launched in January 2024 jointly by the State Post Bureau and China Post Group, aims to use the universal postal service network to fill market gaps and improve rural logistics. Lin Hu, spokesperson and director of the Market Supervision Department of the State Post Bureau, stated that China Post Group formulated tailored plans for each county, investing a total of 210 million yuan, including over 21 million yuan specifically for the 17 pilot counties. Lin noted that while the pilot has expanded universal postal service, challenges remain in sustainable development and multi-stakeholder coordination. He indicated that during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, the universal postal service will undergo systematic innovation to adapt to economic and social changes and user demands, aiming for supply-demand matching, reasonable pricing, and quality efficiency.
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