Beijing Untapped: Shougang Park’s Steel-to-Green Transformation
Explore how Beijing’s former steel mill, Shougang Park, has transformed into a greener cultural and sports hub since the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Goodbye Chamber Pots: Shanghai’s Modern Urban Makeover
Shanghai completes its decades-long drive to replace chamber pots with modern bathrooms in over 14,000 homes, showcasing precision urban renewal and community-driven change.
Yongqing Fang: Guangzhou’s Tale of Trend and Tradition
Explore Yongqing Fang in Guangzhou, where restored Qing-era alleys meet trendy cafés and the Cantonese Opera Art Museum for a vibrant cultural journey in 2025.
From Factory to Riverside: Exploring Shanghai’s Yangpu Riverfront
Discover how Shanghai’s Yangpu Riverfront transformed from industrial powerhouse to serene riverside retreat, blending heritage, art, and urban renewal.
Shanghai’s People-Centered Lane Renewal: A Model for Smart Cities
Shanghai’s lane renewal blends modern amenities with historic charm, solving the ‘night soil bucket’ issue and showcasing a people-centered model for smart city development.
China’s Housing Overhaul: 11M New Units, 110M Benefited in 5 Years
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan boosts housing with 11M new homes and over 110M renovation beneficiaries, driving smart, eco-friendly urban living and robust construction growth.
How Chicago’s Green Makeover Is Cooling Its Concrete Jungle
Chicago’s new green roofs, tree-lined corridors and pocket parks are cooling the city’s concrete sprawl and creating vibrant community spaces.
Tashkent’s Modern Leap: From Silk Road Jewel to Sustainable Metropolis
Discover how Tashkent, Uzbekistan blends Silk Road heritage with green urban projects and diplomatic momentum in a city poised for future growth.
Unlocking Chengdu’s Hidden Sports Gems on National Fitness Day
On August 8, the Chinese mainland’s National Fitness Day spotlights Chengdu’s Jincheng Lake watersports centre and vibrant alleys-turned-gyms ahead of The World Games.
How Beijing Friendship Store Became a Trendy Urban Hub
Once a symbol of exclusivity, Beijing Friendship Store has been reinvented as a vibrant hub of cafes, bars, and boutiques in Beijing’s historic heart.