Core Viewpoint - The Central Urban Work Conference emphasized the importance of urban development in China, highlighting the need for a modernized urban framework that prioritizes innovation, livability, and sustainability while adhering to the principles of socialism with Chinese characteristics [1][2]. Summary by Sections Achievements and Current Situation - Since the 18th National Congress, significant achievements have been made in urban development, including improvements in urbanization levels, governance, livability, cultural heritage protection, and ecological quality [1]. Overall Requirements for Urban Work - The conference outlined that urban work should be guided by Xi Jinping's thoughts, focusing on high-quality development, urban renewal, and a people-centered approach while ensuring safety and stability [2]. Key Tasks for Urban Development - Seven key tasks were identified for urban work: 1. Optimize the modern urban system to enhance capacity for population and economic development [3]. 2. Build vibrant innovation cities by fostering an innovative ecosystem and enhancing urban dynamics through reform [3]. 3. Create comfortable and convenient livable cities with integrated planning for population, industry, and transportation [4]. 4. Develop green and low-carbon cities by improving ecological governance and promoting sustainable practices [4]. 5. Establish resilient cities with safe infrastructure and effective disaster prevention measures [4]. 6. Promote civilized cities by preserving cultural heritage and enhancing civic values [4]. 7. Implement smart city initiatives to improve governance and address public concerns efficiently [4]. Leadership and Implementation - The conference stressed the necessity of strengthening the Party's leadership in urban work, enhancing policy coordination, and fostering a results-oriented approach to urban development [5].

中央城市工作会议7月14日至15日在北京举行。中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席习 近平出席会议并发表重要讲话。中共中央政治局常委李强、赵乐际、王沪宁、蔡奇、丁薛祥、 李希出席会议。 会议部署城市工作7个方面的重点任务。一是着力优化现代化城市体系。着眼于提高城市对人 口和经济社会发展的综合承载能力，发展组团式、网络化的现代化城市群和都市圈，分类推进 以县城为重要载体的城镇化建设，继续推进农业转移人口市民化，促进大中小城市和小城镇协 调发展，促进城乡融合发展。二是着力建设富有活力的创新城市。精心培育创新生态，在发展 新质生产力上不断取得突破；依靠改革开放增强城市动能，高质量开展城市更新，充分发挥城 市在国内国际双循环中的枢纽作用。三是着力建设舒适便利的宜居城市。坚持人口、产业、城 镇、交通一体规划，优化城市空间结构；加快构建房地产发展新模式，稳步推进城中村和危旧 房改造；大力发展生活性服务业，提高公共服务水平，牢牢兜住民生底线。四是着力建设绿色 低碳的美丽城市。巩固生态环境治理成效，采取更有效措施解决城市空气治理、饮用水源地保 护、新污染物治理等方面的问题，推动减污降碳扩绿协同增效，提升城市生物多样性。五是 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Central Urban Work Conference held on July 14-15 in Beijing emphasized the importance of urban development in China, outlining key tasks and principles for future urban work under the leadership of the Communist Party and guided by Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era [1][2][4]. Group 1: Overall Requirements and Principles - The overall requirement for urban work is to adhere to Xi Jinping's thoughts, implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress, and strengthen the Party's leadership while focusing on high-quality urban development [2][4]. - The meeting highlighted the transition of urbanization from rapid growth to stable development, emphasizing a shift from large-scale expansion to quality improvement and efficiency [2][3]. Group 2: Key Tasks for Urban Development - Seven key tasks were identified for urban work: 1. Optimize the modern urban system to enhance comprehensive carrying capacity [3]. 2. Build vibrant innovation cities by fostering an innovative ecosystem and enhancing urban dynamics through reform [3]. 3. Create comfortable and convenient livable cities with integrated planning for population, industry, and transportation [3]. 4. Develop green and low-carbon beautiful cities by consolidating ecological governance and promoting pollution reduction [3]. 5. Establish resilient cities with safe infrastructure and effective disaster prevention measures [3]. 6. Promote civilized cities by improving cultural heritage protection and enhancing civic quality [3]. 7. Build efficient smart cities through innovative governance and effective problem-solving mechanisms [3]. Group 3: Leadership and Implementation - The meeting stressed the necessity of strengthening the Party's comprehensive leadership in urban work, enhancing policy coordination, and improving the quality and capability of urban work teams [4][5]. - It called for a scientific evaluation system for urban development and a focus on practical results while opposing formalism and bureaucratism [4][5].