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China aims to create 10 development zones for sustainable growth

Xinhua, December 13, 2016 Adjust font size:

China aims to open around 10 national development zones to seek solutions for sustainable growth as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

A State Council plan released Tuesday envisions more coordinated development between economy and society in the zones, with science and technology playing a large role.

Specific measures should address the key tasks outlined in the 2030 Agenda, endorsed by the UN Summit for Sustainable Development last year.

The plan lists prevention of serious and infectious disease, elder care, targeted poverty elimination, and treatment of soil and water as key tasks. Policy support, including financial backing, is promised.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a blueprint for eradicating poverty worldwide by 2030.

By piloting innovative projects in the development zones, China hopes to replicate successes nationwide and offer China's solutions to other countries. Endit