China unveils plan to make cities more friendly to children and young people

China has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education and public services, in a broader push to make urban life more supportive for young people, children and families.

HONG KONG — China has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, health care, education and public services, in a broader push to make urban life more supportive for young people, children and families.

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The blueprint, jointly issued by 15 departments and released Wednesday, aims to deepen the construction of “youth-development-oriented cities,” with measures spanning jobs, housing, health care, family support and urban services.

It comes after Beijing said in March that it would build a “childbirth-friendly society” from 2026 to 2030.