DomesticEconomy
China's Housing Ministry Deploys 'Good Houses' Plan
China's housing ministry outlines a full-chain plan to build 'good houses' during the 15th Five-Year Plan, targeting safer, greener, smarter homes.
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PolicyIndustry
China Moves to Digitize, Protect Industrial Heritage
China's MIIT will build a national industrial heritage archive database and expand digital tools to protect 264 national-level industrial heritage sites.
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PoliticsCulture
Xi Ties City Heritage to 'Cultural Self-Awareness'
A Xinhua feature spotlights Xi Jinping's push to protect urban heritage as 'cultural self-awareness,' spotlighting Fuzhou, Shantou and Jingdezhen.
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SocietyEconomy
China's Property Firms Shift Toward People-Centered Services
China's property firms are expanding beyond building maintenance into elderly care, housekeeping, and community services.
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Social AffairsEconomy
China Housing Market Revives as Shanghai Leads Urban Renewal
China's housing market revives as improved demand surges. Shanghai's 'original demolition and reconstruction' model transforms old neighborhoods.
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PoliticsChina
Xi Stresses High-Quality Urban Renewal in Shanghai Visit
Xi Jinping inspected Shanghai's Citizen New Village, emphasizing people-centered urban renewal and flood control preparedness during his July 15 visit.
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SocietyUrban Development
Shanghai's Wet Markets Get a Modern Makeover: Quality First
Shanghai transforms its traditional wet markets into modern community hubs as consumers prioritize quality and experience over price alone.
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UrbanEconomy
China unveils five-year plan to renew idle urban properties
China issues its first dedicated five-year urban renewal plan, targeting idle housing, aging infrastructure, and a shift from expansion to quality.
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RegulationSociety
China Launches Cybersecurity Labels and Urban Renewal Plan
China's cybersecurity labeling rules take effect July 1, while a new urban renewal plan targets 1,500 old districts with 97B yuan in investment.
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Urban DevelopmentEconomy
China Unveils Sweeping Urban Renewal Plan Under 15th Plan
China's first national urban renewal plan targets 1,500 old districts, 115,000 communities, and 770,000 km of pipelines with $970B investment.
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Culture & HeritageArchitecture
Harbin: Making Heritage Buildings Readable Walkable Livable
Harbin pioneers a three-pillar heritage model: digital IDs for 1,310 buildings, meticulous restoration, and adaptive reuse that brings history to life.
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InfrastructureEconomy
China's Trillion-Yuan Pipeline Network Fuels Urban Renewal
China launches a 5-trillion-yuan underground pipeline upgrade across 2,000+ cities, using AI and IoT to modernize aging infrastructure.
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InfrastructureEconomy
Charleroi Invests €50M in Major R9 Ring Road Renovation
Charleroi announces €50 million renovation of the R9 ring road, including tunnels, viaducts, and Boulevard Mayence, with work starting in early 2027.
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FinanceEconomy
China: $35.6B Urban Renewal, $2.1B Hong Kong Bond Issuance
China announces 257 billion yuan urban renewal funding, 15 billion yuan Hong Kong bond issuance, and capital market reforms to boost innovation.
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Urban DevelopmentPolicy
China Simplifies Approvals for Micro-Renovation Projects
China streamlines planning approvals for micro-renovation projects like elevators, pocket parks, and childcare to accelerate urban renewal.
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Urban DevelopmentEconomy
China Turns Urban 'Edge Spaces' Into Community Goldmines
Chinese cities transform neglected under-bridge areas into cinemas, sports parks and markets, driving new consumer demand through urban renewal.
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Social PolicyEconomy
China Expands Housing Fund for Renovations and Daily Costs
Chinese cities expand housing provident fund use for renovations, elevator installations, property fees, and heating, unlocking trillions in idle funds.
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EconomyPolicy
China Unveils 15th Five-Year Urban Renewal Plan
China issues first urban renewal five-year plan as logistics surge, trade-in policies boost consumption, and economists debate export rebate cuts.
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Culture & SocietyChina
Tangshan's Century-Old Mining Site Becomes Urban Showcase
Tangshan's 148-year-old Kailuan coal mine is now a cultural park, showcasing China's approach to industrial heritage renewal and urban revitalization.
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