China's state planner on Wednesday approved major projects and an investment plan for the central government's budget for 2026 that amounts to about 295 billion yuan ($42.21 billion), its latest move in an effort to expand investment and support economic growth. Li Chao, a spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission, said around 220 billion yuan was set aside for 281 projects that are part of major national and security-related strategies like underground pipelines.