Li Shenglin (李盛霖), Minister of Transport

"It's important that we do a good job in transport in 2012 in order that we fully implement the 12th 5-year plan and also consolidate the positive trends in the development of transportation sector."

Li Shenglin at the National Transport Work Conference on Dec 30, 2011.

Key phrase: National road network plan, deepen reform

Core concerns: The ministry's top priority will be the road construction. Its strategy for a low-carbon and green transport system will also see deeper reforms to roads, ports, waterways.