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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, October 22 (Xinhua) – China has undergone the largest and fastest urbanization process in the world, successfully developing an urban development path with Chinese characteristics. This was stated by Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an article published Wednesday in the Russian newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets.
"Since the beginning of its reform and opening-up policies, China has undergone the largest and fastest urbanization process in the world, successfully developing an urban development path with Chinese characteristics. Particularly since the 18th Congress of the Communist Party of China, historic achievements have been achieved in urban development," the diplomat noted, emphasizing that China consistently adheres to the concept of "people's cities built by the people and run for the people."
As noted in the publication, in July of this year, the CPC Central Committee held a meeting on urban work, which clearly defined the need to further implement the concept of the "people's city," make promoting high-quality urban development a key task, focus efforts on optimizing the modern urban system, and adhere to the course of meaningful development with such characteristic features as "innovation, comfortable living conditions, environmental friendliness and low-carbon emissions, safety and reliability, civilized and intelligent."
"The continuous improvement of the level of urban governance is a clear manifestation of people's democracy in China, convincing proof of the effectiveness of the Chinese governance model, and a bright page in the process of Chinese-style modernization," Zhang Hanhui said.
The ambassador recalled that for many years, China has been promoting the redevelopment of older urban areas across the country, taking local conditions into account, and encouraging local initiatives to develop community-driven renovation models for older housing. "In 2025, for the first time, a government report set the goal of building 'quality housing'—safe, comfortable, environmentally friendly, and smart—reflecting the state's commitment to meeting the people's new expectations," the diplomat explained, adding that China simultaneously continues to strengthen environmental governance, making the principle of "Open the window and see greenery; step outside and find yourself in a park" a norm in urban life.
As Zhang Hanhui explained, in developing cities, China places special emphasis on addressing the most pressing and pressing issues facing urban residents. "Today, the idea of 'not picking up things dropped by others on the street and not locking doors at night' is no longer a distant ideal from ancient texts. It has gradually become a reality in modern Chinese society, achieved through the introduction of technology and active citizen participation in governance. With the help of artificial intelligence systems that identify potential security threats, explosion-proof equipment in public spaces, and widespread citizen engagement in law enforcement and joint patrols with the police, the government has built a strong shield protecting citizen safety," the ambassador emphasized.
He also noted that Chinese urban planning is based on the principle of "accurate diagnosis and bottleneck removal," which provides powerful drivers for urban development and ensures their efficient operation. The Chinese government is actively promoting infrastructure construction, public transportation development, and the implementation of green, low-carbon travel, creating a safe, convenient, and comfortable transportation environment for residents. "Thanks to digitalization and artificial intelligence technologies, Chinese cities efficiently and smoothly serve the daily transportation needs of hundreds of millions of people, improve the efficiency of urban infrastructure, and provide a sustainable impetus for urban economic development," Zhang Hanhui shared the Chinese experience.
The Chinese diplomat emphasized that Russia has also accumulated valuable experience and extensive expertise in urban management and development. "As a global metropolis, Moscow rightfully bears the titles of 'green capital' and 'museum city.' Moscow is considered a major center of culture and art. It has managed to achieve a harmonious balance between modernization, cultural heritage preservation, and environmental protection, making Moscow a shining example of contemporary urban development," he noted.
Zhang Hanhui assured that the Chinese side is ready to continue mutual learning and exchange of experience with Russia in the field of urban governance and development, thereby further enriching the content of the Sino-Russian comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in the new era and contributing even more wisdom and strength to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
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