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Nanyang thinks big for 2017

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2017-01-22

Nanyang, a city situated in southwest Henan province, takes its name from Funiu Mountain to the south and the Hanshui River to the north.

The city has a long history, splendid culture, and a pleasant climate, boasting abundant natural resources and a plethora of outstanding people.

During the year of 2016, Nanyang made great social changes, including an improved environment, an expanded transportation network, a more comprehensive health care system, and a well-developed e-card system for social security.

At the beginning of 2017, Nanyang's government aims to reach other goals in the areas of environmental protection, improving social welfare, education, and transportation.

Nanyang thinks big for 2017
Nanyang officials attend a news briefing on the city development plan. [Photo/dahe.cn]

Nanyang aims to maintain an average PM 10 (particulate matter) and PM2.5 (fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter), two major indexes to check air quality, under 102 micrograms per cubic meter and 65 micrograms per cubic meter respectively.

As to improving local welfare, Nanyang aims to lift 123,000 local residents out of poverty. Fangcheng, a local county with the highest rate of poverty, will be the priority consideration.

With a high enrollment rate during the 2016 gaokao (the entrance exam for college), in which is as high as 16 percent of students scored high enough to enter first-tier universities (3.6 percent higher than the provincial rate), Nanyang plans to build a new campus for the No. 1 Middle School to provide better quality education.

Transportation is the main factor that will bring changes to the local economy. Xichuan General Airport will start construction in 2017, and preparation for the Yahe and Zhenping airports will be underway. Highways including the ones running from Nanyang to Yahe, Guanzhuang, Sheqi, and Tanghe will see further renovation, and an extra fast train from Nanyang to Xinyang will also be added to the schedule.

Nanyang thinks big for 2017
A rendering of the Nanyang city moat after its improvement. [Photo/Nanyang Daily]

Nanyang thinks big for 2017
Nanyang Railway Station under renovation. [Photo/Zhengzhou Railway Bureau]

 

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