13 Jul 2022
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On Tuesday, the macro planner (NDRC) released its first ever five-year plan (FYP) on urbanization.
And get this: Only last year, Beijing released a 15-year National New Urbanization Plan.
Issuing a follow-up FYP means NDRC wants faster progress.
The new plan's top-line goals include:
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