US EditionGlobal Times: Xi's Vision of a People-Centered City Guides China's Urban Development
XIONG'AN NEW AREA, HEBEI PROVINCE, CHINA, JUL 15 – Xi Jinping emphasized green, innovative, and sustainable urbanization, with 270 projects and 664 billion yuan investment in Xiong'an as a national model, prioritizing livability and public services.
- On July 15, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the vision of building cities by and for the people, highlighting livability, culture, and ecological balance in urban development.
- This vision builds on key milestones including the 2015 Central Urban Work Conference where Xi proposed advancing new-type urbanization and urban development with Chinese characteristics.
- Supporting this vision, cities like Xiong'an New Area in Hebei Province have implemented smart infrastructure, green initiatives, and improved public services while increasing biodiversity and connectivity.
- As of May 2024, wild bird species in Xiong'an rose by 90 to 296, and 17 pairs of high-speed trains daily connect it to Beijing, illustrating integration of ecology and transport.
- These developments suggest China's urbanization strategy is shifting from rapid expansion to people-centered, sustainable, and culturally rooted urban growth that addresses residents’ diverse needs.
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