CDL(US:CDEVY) He Nan Ri Bao·2025-10-17 23:16Core Insights - The province has achieved a significant increase in urbanization rate, rising from 55.43% in 2020 to 59.22% in 2024, with an addition of 2.87 million urban residents and 38 new cities since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan [1] Group 1: Urbanization Strategy - The province is implementing a people-centered new urbanization strategy, prioritizing high-quality urban development in urbanization construction [1] - Various plans have been introduced, including new urbanization construction and Zhengzhou metropolitan area development, to ensure the successful achievement of urbanization rate targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan [1] Group 2: Metropolitan Area Development - The focus is on enhancing the comprehensive strength, core competitiveness, and regional influence of the Zhengzhou metropolitan area, promoting coordinated development with surrounding cities [2] - The province aims to strengthen urban integration and collaboration among cities within the metropolitan area, facilitating cross-regional administrative processes [2] Group 3: Town Development Potential - The province has cultivated 20 new-type urbanization pilot counties and identified 84 potential counties, with nearly 70% showing urbanization rate growth above the provincial average [2] - Future efforts will include supporting infrastructure development, industrial transfer, and collaborative projects to accelerate industrial upgrades and population concentration in potential areas [2] Group 4: Urban Development Projects - The province plans to initiate more key urban renewal projects, including the renovation of underground pipelines and old urban communities, while seeking additional funding support [2] - There will be a focus on investing in human capital, particularly in education, healthcare, and elderly care, to enhance urban livability and overall capacity [2]