Wang Yong

Chief Opinion Writer

Pristine landscapes at the core: Pursuing a new type of urban growth - China In Focus News

Pristine landscapes at the core: Pursuing a new type of urban growth

Hemu Village in suburban Shanghai is a fine embodiment of China and the city's new model of economic development that puts rural pristine landscapes at the core in urbanization.

Emerging from the world of silence: A teacher's passion for deaf education - China Opinion

Emerging from the world of silence: A teacher's passion for deaf education

In China, 20 million-plus people suffer from hearing loss but teachers like Liu Lingli have done the impossible, helping children with hearing loss regain their speaking power.

2024-03-11 21:35 0

An ancient Shanghai town reborn and rejuvenated - China In Focus News

An ancient Shanghai town reborn and rejuvenated

The rebirth of Panlong watertown shows that a well-designed "urban village" renovation contributes much to a city's revival of its ancient wisdom in meeting today's challenges.

2024-02-29 16:30 0

Compassionate caregivers! More than a beacon of hope for Shanghai's elderly - China Opinion

Compassionate caregivers! More than a beacon of hope for Shanghai's elderly

With about 40 percent of Shanghai's registered household population predicted to be at least 60 years old by 2025, non-family caregivers are playing a pivotal role in elderly care.

2024-02-18 19:02 0

Rising like a phoenix! Breathing new life into city-village symbiotic growth - China In Focus News

Rising like a phoenix! Breathing new life into city-village symbiotic growth

The age of "urban villages" will soon become a thing of the past, as Shanghai's revamp campaign, which kicked off in 2014, promotes a symbiotic growth of its urban and rural areas.

2024-02-02 18:46 0

2 Shanghai villages ─ and how to create a symbiotic rural-urban landscape - China In Focus News

2 Shanghai villages ─ and how to create a symbiotic rural-urban landscape

Fangxia and Fengbang, two suburban villages in Shanghai, are showing how a more beautiful and accessible rural landscape can benefit urban life and the city's overall development.

2024-01-19 20:02 0

Urban forests ─ a unique resource for creating a better city for people - China In Focus News

Urban forests ─ a unique resource for creating a better city for people

Shanghai's master plan to "introduce forests into the city" means more forests are now accessible to the public, which has a positive physiological impact on urban populations.

2024-01-03 20:11 0

Wetlands & Wilderness: Paving the way for an urban biodiversity sanctuary - China In Focus News

Wetlands & Wilderness: Paving the way for an urban biodiversity sanctuary

In a city, it's a luxury to live at the doorstep of a rustic landscape, where there's virtually nothing between the heaven and Earth except for blooming plants and a few houses.

2023-11-30 17:00 0

Understanding China ― from a global perspective - Shanghai Metro News

Understanding China ― from a global perspective

The World Association for China Studies, launched in Shanghai, is expected to facilitate engagement between China and the rest of the world.

2023-11-24 19:56 0

Creating a secret wonderland of rural biodiversity at doorstep in Shanghai - China In Focus News

Creating a secret wonderland of rural biodiversity at doorstep in Shanghai

Shenjingtang Village has created a stunning rustic landscape that amounts to a secret wonderland at the doorstep of urban residents, reflecting Shanghai's rural biodiversity push.

2023-11-03 21:41 0

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