At a State Council policy briefing on June 8, Vice Minister Qin Haixiang said city diagnostic assessments are the basis for urban renewal and must be conducted before projects begin — no renewal without an assessment. The ministry will carry out comprehensive city assessments to identify urgent local problems and weaknesses that undermine urban competitiveness, carrying capacity and sustainability. MOHURD will establish an urban-renewal statistical survey system to monitor local implementation p

At a State Council policy briefing on June 8, Vice Minister Qin Haixiang said city diagnostic assessments are the basis for urban renewal and must be conducted before projects begin — no renewal without an assessment. The ministry will carry out comprehensive city assessments to identify urgent local problems and weaknesses that undermine urban competitiveness, carrying capacity and sustainability. MOHURD will establish an urban-renewal statistical survey system to monitor local implementation progress and project effectiveness in a timely manner.