China Postal Group advances courier delivery to villages in central and western regions
According to IT Home, the China Postal Group has advanced courier delivery to villages in central and western regions through a nationwide postal safety net pilot starting in January, with 17 pilot counties and an investment plan of 210 million RMB (over 2.1 billion RMB total) to extend delivery to rural areas. By August, 2,939 of 3,960 designated built villages in the 17 pilot counties received postal-backed delivery, improving rural parcel access.
Key facts
- 0117 pilot counties are listed, including Fang County in Hubei, Lueyang in Shaanxi, and Huade County in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia.
- 02Total investment planned: over 210 million RMB for the pilot across the central and western regions.
- 03By August, 2,939 of 3,960 built villages in the pilot counties received postal-delivery service.
- 04The pilot began in January 2026 and focuses on remote rural areas with high delivery distance and costs.
- 05Delivery vehicle electrification or mobilization increased from 62% to 97% in rural delivery areas.
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