Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over a remote meeting held by the CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 27, 2024. [Xinhua/Yan Yan]

BEIJING -- Members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) suggested improving relevant land, fiscal, tax and financial policies to support the country's urban renewal and transformation, at a remote meeting held Friday in Beijing.

The seminar, held by the CPPCC National Committee, was presided over by Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the CPPCC National Committee.

Speaking at the meeting, Wang called on CPPCC members to participate in research and investigations on new urbanization and provide targeted advice regarding the topic. He also encouraged CPPCC members to help improve the public's understanding of urban renewal and respond to their concerns about the project.

The attendees to the meeting advised better reconstruction of existing buildings, as well as renovation of old communities and urban infrastructure. They also called for efforts to improve urban ecosystems and promote the protection and adaptive reuse of historic buildings and blocks.