China's urbanization plan 2014-2020

New urbanization plan ambitious:Analysts

Urbanization should be for people's sake

China unveils landmark urbanization plan

-- people at the center

-- social justice

-- balanced rural and urban development

-- optimized city layouts

-- efficient use of land

-- coordination with informatization, industrialization and agricultural modernization

-- green development

-- cultural heritage emphasized through the distinctive characteristics of each city

Major objectives

-- By 2020, permanent urban residents should reach 60 percent of the populace, while three quarters of those residents will have hukou.

-- The leading role of major cities will be emphasized, while increasing the number of small and medium cities.

-- The service functions of of small towns will be improved.

-- Green production and consumption will be the norm in the urban economy.

-- The urban environment will be harmonious and pleasant with basic public services accessible to all permanent urbanites.

-- Clean air and safe drinking water will be available for all.

-- The systems of household registration, land management, social security, taxation and general administration will be improved.