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Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China

中华人民共和国交通运输部

The national transport ministry for road, waterway and integrated transport policy and administration, with related sector agencies under its umbrella.

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Institution typeGovernment agency JurisdictionNationwide (PRC)
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01Position in the system

Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China

The national transport ministry for road, waterway and integrated transport policy and administration, with related sector agencies under its umbrella.

What it doesDevelops transport policy, planning, rules and standards and administers major road, waterway, port and integrated-transport functions.
When it mattersRelevant to logistics, road and waterway transport, ports, transport infrastructure, shipping policy and regulated transport operations.
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Nationwide (PRC) Relevant to logistics, road and waterway transport, ports, transport infrastructure, shipping policy and regulated transport operations.

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Official website
 Chinese Live — editor-verified accessible 2026-09-18
State Council English ministries directory
 English Secondary orientation
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transport licensing

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road transport

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port

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waterway

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