News & Insights Across Asia
China has unveiled an ambitious urban renewal plan for 2026-2030, focusing on aging home renovations, enhanced city livability, and a projected 20 trillion yuan investment boost.
The Chinese mainland has unveiled its urban renewal plan for 2026-2030, targeting a 20 trillion yuan investment to modernize cities and create “15-minute community life circles.”
Xiongan New Area evolves from an infrastructural project into a catalyst for economic vitality and urban decentralization in the Jing-Jin-Ji region.
Xiong’an New Area is redefining urban living on the Chinese mainland with its ‘3-1-300’ green standard and a dramatic increase in forest coverage since 2017.
Discover how Shenzhen integrates over 1,000 parks into its urban landscape, creating a living, breathing sanctuary that balances high-tech growth with environmental health.
Hangzhou pioneered China’s first fleet of smart traffic robots during the recent May Day holiday to manage congestion and enhance road safety.
Beijing’s Xicheng District pioneers an embedded elderly care model, bringing all essential services within a half-kilometer radius to support aging residents in their own communities.
Beijing’s 700-year-old Central Axis bridges ancient history and modern development, offering insights into China’s cultural continuity and urban innovation.
President Xi Jinping inspects Xiongan’s progress, emphasizing high-quality development and regional coordination in China’s landmark urban project.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Xiongan New Area on March 23, 2026, reviewing progress in the mega-project designed to relieve Beijing of non-capital functions and drive regional growth.
CGTN’s award-winning documentary returns with insights into China’s architectural innovations balancing tradition, sustainability, and technological advancement in 2026.
China announces 2026 urbanization strategy focusing on migrant integration, smart city development, and infrastructure safety reforms to build modern, inclusive urban centers.
China approves a long-term spatial plan to boost integrated development in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, focusing on infrastructure, innovation, and sustainability.
Discover how Shenzhen blends cutting-edge technology with lush green parks, creating a harmonious urban environment that prioritizes both innovation and well-being in 2026.
China unveils ambitious plan to transform all cities into waste-free zones by 2035, backed by $77 billion investment and 3,000 ongoing projects.
Archaeologists uncover a 4,000-year-old advanced drainage system at China’s Pingliangtai site, shedding light on early urban engineering and Longshan Culture innovations.
Shanghai’s metro system navigates through historical areas, posing challenges for urban planners who strive to preserve the city’s rich heritage while expanding modern transit networks.
Liziba Station in Chongqing, southwest China, amazes visitors as trains seemingly vanish into a residential building, thanks to innovative design and noise-dampening technology.
China’s STAR.VISION and Oman’s Lens LLC have partnered to develop an AI-powered digital twin city platform, aiming to revolutionize urban planning and infrastructure management in Oman.
A former bomb shelter in Chongqing has been transformed into a hidden art space, showcasing the city’s rich history and culture through paintings, murals, and installations.
