China sets up green channel to process PPP projects for epidemic control

China established a green channel on a online platform to fast-track public-private partnership (PPP) projects urgently needed by epidemic prevention and control, the Ministry of Finance said on Feb 17.

The updated PPP platform went online with expanded structure and functions and improved accuracy of information thanks to the application of the technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence and big data, according to a circular issued by the ministry.

The new platform can further promote the innovative working methods in the PPP sector and realize an enhanced working efficiency, the circular said.