Zhang Wen's name

"Hello, Governor Liu, I've come to report to you on my work."

"Comrade Zhang Wen is here. Please have a seat. May I ask what brings you here today?"

"Governor Liu, it's like this, I've noticed that Jingzhou's transportation is lagging behind the pace of urban development, so I'd like to apply for the expansion of the subway."

"Comrade Zhang Wen, building the subway will require a huge investment. Aren't we taking too big a step?"

"Governor Liu, I remember the Youth Olympic Games will be held in mid-August next year. Applying to Kyoto now is the easiest way to get approval. If we miss this opportunity, we may have to wait a long time."

"Comrade Zhang Wen, you are right, but we still need to convene a Standing Committee meeting to decide on such an important project." After saying this, Governor Liu went to call someone to notify the Standing Committee members to convene the meeting.

"Comrades, the purpose of this Standing Committee meeting is to discuss the expansion of the subway in Jingzhou. Now, I would like to invite Comrade Zhang Wen to make a proposal."

"Comrades, my proposal to expand the subway is based on the following considerations: First, the Summer Youth Olympic Games will be held in 2014. After all, the Youth Olympic Games are international events, which place higher demands on the city's transportation capacity. An efficient, modern, and high-capacity subway network is the core infrastructure for fulfilling promises and showcasing the image of Handong city. Building a subway can greatly alleviate the traffic pressure on the ground during the Games."

Second, "to alleviate the increasingly serious urban traffic congestion problem. With the improvement of residents' living standards, the number of motor vehicles in Jingzhou has grown rapidly, and traffic congestion in the main urban area has become the norm, which seriously affects the efficiency of urban operation and the quality of life of residents."

Third, "Expanding the subway can support the leapfrog development of the city's spatial pattern and break down the 'mountain barriers': Jingzhou is divided by natural barriers such as the Yangtze River, Zishan Mountain, and Qinhe River. The subway (especially the river-crossing lines such as Line 3 and Line 10) is the physical link to realize 'cross-river development' (connecting the main city south of the river with the Jiangbei New Area) and 'development around the mountains,' which can greatly reduce the distance in time and space."

"Leading a 'multi-center, open' layout: By extending the subway to districts such as Xianlin, Dongshan, Guangming, Lukou, Gaochun, and Lishui, we guide the population and industries to disperse to the new city, change the city's 'spreading out' model, and form a healthy urban structure with clustered development."

"Fourth, promote the integration of the metropolitan area and regional collaboration. Expanding the subway can enable us to achieve '1-hour commute': the city express lines to surrounding districts and counties (such as S8 to Liuhe, S9 to Gaochun, and S7 to Lishui) will bring the suburbs and counties into the core commuting area of ​​Nanjing, enhance the radiation capacity of the central city, and promote coordinated development across the region."

「扩建地铁后可以整合交通枢纽：将路口机场（S1）、京州南站（1、3、S1、S3交汇）、京州站（1、3、9号线）等空、铁、公枢纽通过地铁网紧密整合，提升京州作为长三角重要中心城市的综合交通枢纽地位」。

Fifth, "Now is the period of national policy encouragement. The country is currently in a period of accelerated urbanization and relatively active approval of rail transit construction. Jingzhou's planning is in line with the national macro-guidance."

"Our Handong has a strong financial and economic foundation, and Jingzhou and Handong Province have the financial strength to support such a large investment."

After listening, Sha Ruijin looked at Zhang Wen with surprise. "Comrade Zhang Wen, your suggestions are very good. You have pointed out the current traffic difficulties faced by Handong and also pointed out the benefits of expanding the subway. I agree with Comrade Zhang Wen's proposal to expand the subway."

Governor Liu said, "Then let's all raise our hands to vote."

The Standing Committee vote results are in: 12 votes in favor. Since the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee has not yet taken office, there were only 12 votes.

After the vote, Sha Ruijin said, "Since everyone agrees, let's submit Zhang Wen's report and the Provincial Development and Reform Commission's proposal to the National Development and Reform Commission for approval." With that, Sha Ruijin adjourned the meeting.