Premier highlights new-type urbanization

Premier Li Qiang stressed on Wednesday the need to uphold a people-centered approach in the process of urbanization and to fully unleash the enormous potential of integrated urban-rural development, in order to provide strong momentum for economic and social growth.

Presiding over a State Council study session, Li said that new-type urbanization is an important driver for expanding domestic demand, advancing industrial upgrading, and strengthening domestic economic circulation.

To promote new-type urbanization as the country advances Chinese modernization, Li said that it is important to promote the all-around development of people, enhance urban quality, and upgrade industrial clusters in a mutually reinforcing manner.

He called for tailored implementation of new-type urbanization plans based on local conditions, scientific and orderly progress in granting permanent urban residency to rural migrants, and deeper promotion of urban renewal initiatives, among other measures.

Top political adviser makes official visit to Laos

China's top political adviser Wang Huning led a Party and government delegation from China on an official visit to Laos from Monday to Wednesday, and attended celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

During the visit, Wang, who is a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met separately with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and Lao National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane. He also held talks with Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune, president of the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Development.

China Daily - Xinhua