Comfortable housing is a fundamental aspect of a happy life and a key indicator of effective urban governance. It encompasses not only protection from the elements but also convenient amenities, a safe and resilient environment, and intelligent, considerate services. Central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are pivotal in China’s urban development, striving to fulfill people's desire for comfortable homes through hardware upgrades, software enhancements, emergency support, and daily services.
The housing redevelopment project at the Pengyi Community in Shanghai constructed by China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, is the largest demolition and reconstruction project of a miscellaneous cluster of old residential buildings in Shanghai that affects a record number of local households, making it the most challenging project of its kind in the city’s history. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
After the devastating 2023 rainstorm in Beijing, China First Highway Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited, quickly mobilized to assist post-disaster reconstruction in three villages in Tanzhesi Township, Mentougou District. By August 2025, the Nanxinfang Village relocation and resettlement project in Tanzhesi Township was completed marking a significant milestone in post-disaster recovery. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
The aerogel material developed by Hualu Engineering and Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Chemical Engineering Group Corporation, provides heat insulation for school buildings. After renovation, data indicates that for every 3.5℃ increase in ambient temperature, the building’s outer roof temperature decreases by 18℃, significantly enhancing the indoor thermal environment and reducing air-conditioning demands. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
China Resources Land Limited, a subsidiary of China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the Shenzhen’s Nanshan District government, launched integrated urban operations in the Houhai Central Area. The approach featuring urban branding, smart operations, industrial business district, cultural and sports activities, and comprehensive management and maintenance, offers residents in the 3.5-square-kilometer area a new enhanced living experience. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
(Executive editor: Yuan Ting)
