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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) — China made significant progress in promoting urban renewal in 2025, amid ongoing efforts by the country's authorities to make urban living spaces greener and more livable.
Last year, the country invested a total of 133.2 billion yuan (about $19.1 billion) in renovating 27,100 old urban housing estates, benefiting 4.99 million households, according to data released Wednesday by the Ministry of Housing, Urban-Rural Development.
According to the agency, key urban renewal initiatives last year included the installation of 14,000 elevators in older residential buildings, which made it easier for more than 4.7 million residents to get around, and the creation of more than 4,700 pocket parks—small recreation areas in urban neighborhoods.
The data also showed that more than 5,800 km of urban greenways were installed last year, and 156,000 km of underground pipelines were built or reconstructed.
The ministry also noted that in 2026, efforts will continue to renovate older urban residential complexes, build new small parks, expand common green spaces, and improve the quality of environments friendly to the elderly.
The Chinese government places great importance on urban renewal for its social and economic impact. According to participants at the Central Conference on Urban Work held in July 2025, urban renewal should become an important lever for optimizing urban structures, transforming growth factors, improving quality of life, promoting green development, preserving cultural heritage, and enhancing governance efficiency.
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