Qin Haixiang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, underscored at the 2025 China Urban Planning Annual Conference the importance of a holistic approach to urban life cycles and the need for innovative planning methodologies. His focus was on achieving high-quality urban development and fostering people-centric modern cities. Qin noted that existing urban planning policies, regulations, and standards have become inadequate in addressing the demands for enhancing the quality and efficiency of current resources. Consequently, it is crucial to intensify reforms in planning and design to establish an urban planning system aligned with the requirements of the new developmental stage.