China.org.cn | December 26, 2024
China News Service:
Nowadays, some people's demands for housing has shifted from "whether it's available" to "whether it's good." What measures will be taken next to meet the public's expectations for better housing? Thank you.
Ni Hong:
Thank you for your question. China's housing sector has entered a new stage, shifting from a focus on availability to an emphasis on quality. People now have new expectations for the functionality and quality of houses.
In my view, people have diverse opinions on what constitutes a quality house. But in general, it bears the following four features: First, a quality house should demonstrate the feature of being green. It should be conducive to people's health, with comfort and health being the most crucial features of being "green." Second, a quality house should embody low-carbon features. To me, low-carbon indicates that, over its entire lifecycle, a quality house should be cost-effective. The consumption of electricity, water and other energy in the house should not only reduce expenses for the inhabitants but also achieve energy efficiency for society as a whole. Third, a quality house should have smart technology. It should make life more convenient through the application of modern technologies and digital solutions. Take drawing the curtains as an example. In the past, we would need to get up to do this manually; but now, we can use a remote control by simply saying "Xiaodu, draw the curtains," while lying in bed. All these smart applications have enhanced convenience for inhabitants. Fourth, a quality house should be safe, providing inhabitants with peace of mind and a sense of security.
The efforts to promote the construction of quality houses includes introducing sample projects, establishing standards, developing systems and enhancing sci-tech support. The most crucial part is to apply next-generation information technology, green and low-carbon solutions, new construction methods as well as some new products, materials and techniques into housing construction. We are also working to build quality houses of various sizes and for a arrange of prices.
Here, I would like to emphasis that local regions should prioritize building government-subsidized housing into quality houses. Projects that are initiated by the government and designed to improve people's well-being must take the lead in this effort. In the meantime, we need to collaborate with the urban renewal projects and explore measures to renovate older residences into quality houses.
Seeing is believing. A few days ago, I visited a quality house sci-tech exhibition at Shougang Park in Beijing, which was hosted by the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). The exhibition showcased some 160 new technologies, over 130 new products and more than 70 new achievements. There was show houses for both new homes and remodeled old homes for everyone to experience. There are indeed a lot of impressive facilities, especially for those looking for a house improvement, such as height adjustable kitchen cupboard s, sensor faucets and sliding wardrobes. All of these are highly practical technologies. To sum up, quality houses should be constructed in a way that offers convenience and comfort to the people.
I would also like to emphasis that the future development of real estate and construction enterprises will center on quality, new technologies and sound services. Those who can seize the opportunity for transformation, provide the people with quality houses and offer sound services will capture a larger market share, achieve growth and secure a promising future. Thank you.