Accelerating the construction of the national water network is a significant strategic initiative proposed by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

with Xi Jinping at its core. In recent years

substantial progress has been made in the construction of the national water network

but many challenges remain. This paper analyzes the current state of water network construction since the issuance and implementation of theNational Water Network Construction Plan

and examines the requirements of water network development from 4 perspectives: ensuring water supply safety

enhancing flood control resilience

strengthening ecological protection and management

and improving water dispatching and operational efficiency. Based on these analyses

the paper discusses the relationship between people and water

water and ecology

and water and the economy and society

and proposes strategies and countermeasures for accelerating the planning and construction of the national water network

providing technical references for its development.