The central authorities decided to open the pipeline construction and operation and urban pipeline construction and renovation to overseas investors and partners. The opening strategy has provided reliable guarantee for the smooth process of the project.

• 中央决定西气东输工程包括管道建设经营和城市管网建设改造，全线对外开放，全面对外合作，这一开放战略更为西气东输工程的顺利实施提供了坚实的保证。