China’s New Urban Blueprint: Livable Cities by 2035

China just dropped a big signal in urban planning: the country is stepping back from blistering expansion and leaning into livability. Their new blueprint, reported by Xinhua, isn’t just about building more—it’s about building better. Think green housing, smart infrastructure, more shared public spaces, improved elder-and-child care, pollution reduction, and disaster readiness—all aimed at shaping “modern people’s cities” by 2035.