Make life convenient while improving living environment
7 years, 10 months ago

Make life convenient while improving living environment

China Daily  

Chinese roses are in full blossom at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, May 16, 2017. Born in Chengdu, Sichuan province, known for its vibrant city life, and having studied in Xiamen, Fujian province, one of the five special economic zones set up in the country following the reform and opening-up policy, I quite naturally felt Beijing in those days lacked color. However, during a discussion with Beijing vice-mayor Cheng Hong early this month, even some old Beijing residents complained about the inconvenience caused by the closure of markets. According to Cheng, Beijing relocated or upgraded 117 markets last year, of which 45 sold agricultural products. As a southerner living in Beijing, I hope and believe urban management, and the implementation of Cheng's promise, will make life more convenient for residents while improving the living environment in the capital.

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More resources used for improving living environments
3 weeks, 4 days ago

More resources used for improving living environments

China Daily  

Zhou Lan, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attends a group interview ahead of the opening meeting of the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 4, 2025. China has channeled greater resources to renovate old residential areas for people …

New urbanization a fresh growth impetus
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New urbanization a fresh growth impetus

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY As China's economy shifts from rapid growth to high-quality development, the policy of new urbanization has become key to unlocking domestic demand and promoting balanced regional development. The core of new urbanization rests on three key principles: people-centered urbanization, urban-rural coordination, and balanced regional development, as well as green and sustainable development. By promoting green building practices, …

New urbanization a fresh growth impetus
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New urbanization a fresh growth impetus

China Daily  

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China's urban planning sets good example
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's urban planning sets good example

China Daily  

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New urbanization should focus on people's needs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New urbanization should focus on people's needs

China Daily  

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New urbanization should focus on people's needs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New urbanization should focus on people's needs

China Daily  

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More young people opt for living in smaller cities
8 months, 1 week ago

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China Daily  

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A hub of creativity
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A hub of creativity
2 years, 8 months ago

A hub of creativity

China Daily  

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Beijing to improve business climate
5 years, 11 months ago

Beijing to improve business climate

China Daily  

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Make life convenient while improving living environment
7 years, 10 months ago

Make life convenient while improving living environment

China Daily  

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Construction boom fails to clear China's crowded cities[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
8 years, 6 months ago

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Reasonable economomic growth rate targeted[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
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China Daily  

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Urbanization to boost spending

China Daily  

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China's new urbanization to contribute to world[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
10 years, 8 months ago

China's new urbanization to contribute to world[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

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Shanghai city impressions[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
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China Daily  

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Top policy changes[4]- Chinadaily.com.cn
11 years ago

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China Daily  

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Urbanization not all that good
14 years, 7 months ago

Urbanization not all that good

China Daily  

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Urbanization not all that good
14 years, 7 months ago

Urbanization not all that good

China Daily  

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Incomplete urbanization roadmap
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Incomplete urbanization roadmap

China Daily  

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Incomplete urbanization roadmap
14 years, 7 months ago

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China Daily  

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Growing pains on road to urbanization
14 years, 9 months ago

Growing pains on road to urbanization

China Daily  

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Growing pains on road to urbanization
14 years, 9 months ago

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China Daily  

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