At a State Council Information Office briefing on the 18th, Ministry of Housing
and Urban‑Rural Development spokesman and vice minister Chen Shaowang said the
ministry's objectives for the 15th Five‑Year Plan period are: significant
progress in modernizing cities; measurable improvements in residents' housing
standards; marked quality upgrades in the construction industry; a stronger
global footprint for China's human‑settlement sector; and a consolidated
foundation for high‑quality development.
