Urban Heat Sources Intensify Extreme Heat Events
A new study by researchers on the Chinese mainland reveals how surface heat sources in four major urban clusters intensify extreme heat events, boosting urban resilience efforts.
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Inside Guangdong: China’s Top Province by the Numbers
Discover Guangdong’s coastline, 128M residents, 75.9% urbanization and 36-year streak as China’s top economic performer. A glimpse at its innovation, culture and travel hotspots.
From Desert Outpost to Eurasia Hub: Korla’s Modern Rise
Korla on the edge of the Taklamakan transforms into a modern hub, exemplifying Xinjiang’s emergence at Eurasia’s heart.
Xinjiang 2024: Population Hits 26.23M, Income on the Rise
By end-2024, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reaches 26.23M population with 60% urban dwellers. Steady income growth signals rising living standards across the region.
UN-Habitat: Cities Hold the Key to Ending Poverty
UN-Habitat head Anacláudia Rossbach spotlights the Chinese mainland’s poverty lift and urges cities to weave housing, education, and healthcare into urban design for lasting impact.
Putting People First: The Path to Inclusive, Sustainable Cities
With just five years left to meet SDG targets, a people-centered urban approach shows how inclusive, sustainable cities can improve lives through housing, services and green tech.
China’s People-Centered Urbanization Sparks Inclusive, Sustainable Growth
China’s people-centered urbanization lifted millions out of poverty, integrated 150M migrants and rebalanced growth to build sustainable, inclusive cities.
China’s High-Quality Development: From Innovation to Shared Prosperity
China’s high-quality development drives innovation and coordinated growth, with a 67% urbanization rate and rising to 11th in the Global Innovation Index.
Hefei Joins China’s Elite List of Mega Cities with 10 Million Residents
Hefei shines as China’s 18th city surpasses 10 million permanent residents, highlighting its rapid growth and economic prowess.
China Achieves Five-Year GDP Targets, Sets Ambitious Plans for 2025
China meets its 14th Five-Year Plan’s GDP targets and boosts urbanization, setting ambitious economic and innovation goals for 2025.