Chen Wenjun:

The last question, please.

CNR:

Just now, Mr. Wang mentioned that China issued its first territorial space plan outline. What new measures will be taken to advance the reform of integrating different plans into a single master plan for territorial space development on the new journey? Thank you. 

Zhuang Shaoqin:

Thank you for your attention to the reform of integrating various plans into a single master plan. When the national territorial space plan outline was issued last year, the CPC Central Committee provided clear requirements for deepening the reform of consolidating multiple plans into one master plan. To advance this reform further, our focus should be on implementing the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the strategic plans laid out at the 20th CPC National Congress. The main aspects are as follows.

First, we will further develop the territorial space system. Acting upon the requirements set forth in the report to the 20th CPC National Congress for establishing a regional economic layout and a territorial space system that leverage each other's strengths, promote high-quality development, and improve urban planning, construction, and governance, we will hasten the formulation of special plans for trans-administrative regional and cross-watershed territorial spaces such as city clusters, metropolitan areas, and the Yangtze Economic Belt. This is based on the completion of the master plan for territorial space at different levels, providing stronger support for constructing a new pattern of development. Meanwhile, we will accommodate the needs arising from the fact that the development of land spaces in urban and rural areas now entirely depends on existing resources after the delineation of "three spaces and three lines," which refers to three types of land spaces - urban, agricultural, and ecological – as well as the red lines for ecosystem protection, permanent basic farmland designation, and boundaries for urban development. We will guide local governments to enhance the detailed planning system for integrating various types of plans into a single master plan, provide better guidance for urban renewal projects and rural development initiatives, and move faster to blaze a new path toward high-quality green development characterized by efficiency and effectiveness.

Second, we will enhance the functional zoning system. In accordance with the requirement for improving the functional zoning system and the development of territorial space outlined in the report to the 20th CPC National Congress, we will initiate the drafting of the implementation plan for national major functional zones. Furthermore, we will refine the system of supporting policies for functional zones and implement differentiated policies for special functional zones. This includes areas such as key ecological reserves, regions abundant in energy resources, locations rich in historical and cultural resources, and border areas. This will allow us to maximize their comparative advantages and take coordinated steps to promote the full implementation of the functional zoning strategies and other relevant national strategies in territorial space development.

Third, the supervision system for implementing territorial space plans will be improved. In accordance with the principle of full-life-cycle management and the requirement for unified criteria, planning, and the use of a shared digital map and platform, we will establish and refine the mechanism for category-based management and regulation of territorial space. We will also advance the digital and intelligent transformation of planning and regulation of the use of all territorial space. Furthermore, we will develop a list of special territorial space plans and enhance the network for the supervision, evaluation, and early warning of implementing territorial space plans. We will refine the dynamic mechanism for adjusting plans and resolve past issues, such as non-implementation or changes in plans due to adjustments in leadership teams, ensuring that a single blueprint will be thoroughly implemented until the end.

Fourth, we will bolster the development of the supporting system for territorial space planning. We will actively promote legislation for territorial space and enhance the planning standard system for integrating multiple plans into a single master plan. We will fortify the development of the territorial space planning discipline and foster talent for innovation. Furthermore, we'll continue to reform the qualification management of units that draft plans and the system of registered planners. We will strengthen the guidance and management of industrial associations and encourage public participation and supervision of planning, thereby nurturing a more favorable environment for the healthy development of territorial space planning.

Thank you!

Chen Wenjun:

Thanks to all the speakers and friends from the media. Today's briefing is hereby concluded.

Translated and edited by Xu Xiaoxuan, Wang Qian, Gong Yingchun, Huang Shan, Qin Qi, Zhou Jing, Zhu Bochen, Zhang Rui, Yang Xiaoqing, Wang Yiming, Liu Caiyi, Wang Wei, Cui Can, Yuan Fang, Wang Yanfang, Wang Mengru, Xiang Bin, Xu Kailin, Liu Qiang, Li Huiru, David Ball, and Jay Birbeck. In case of any discrepancy between the English and Chinese texts, the Chinese version is deemed to prevail.