BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. China considers the
development of innovative, green, sustainable and smart cities a
national priority, a senior Chinese official said during the
Leaders’ Summit at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum
(WUF13) in Baku, Trend
reports.
Zhang Guoqing, special representative of Chinese President Xi
Jinping, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of
China Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, said
China’s urbanization strategy is based on a people-centered
approach focused on improving quality of life.
“China is implementing comprehensive reforms to optimize urban
structures, promote green transition, protect cultural heritage and
improve management efficiency,” Zhang said.
He added that China is continuing to strengthen urban safety
systems while developing an urbanization model with Chinese
characteristics.
Zhang noted that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the
adoption of the U.N. New Urban Agenda and said China is ready to
work with international partners to build greener and safer cities
worldwide.
“Cities improve life, and cooperation makes the future more
promising,” he said.
