New urbanization plan on the way

A new national urbanization plan will be released and implemented next year, according to a statement from the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China.

Political Bureau members analyzed economic work for the coming year and heard reports on the second national land survey at a meeting presided over by Party chief Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.

The second national land survey, which began on July 1, 2007, is a vital assessment of the country's condition and power. It is of great significance in strengthening territorial resources, improving land-use efficiency and making key plans and policies in social and economic development.