The mainland is to build seven million affordable homes this year, including 4.7 million from the redevelopment of shanty towns. Photo: EPAThe mainland is to build seven million affordable homes this year, including 4.7 million from the redevelopment of shanty towns. Photo: EPA
The mainland is to build seven million affordable homes this year, including 4.7 million from the redevelopment of shanty towns. Photo: EPA
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Beijing calls on pioneer to drive housing scheme

Premier's ally picked to oversee affordable home plan noted for tearing down crowded old towns and abandoned mining areas for development

Langi Chiang
Langi Chiang

Updated: 1:08am, 7 May, 2014

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The mainland is to build seven million affordable homes this year, including 4.7 million from the redevelopment of shanty towns. Photo: EPAThe mainland is to build seven million affordable homes this year, including 4.7 million from the redevelopment of shanty towns. Photo: EPA
The mainland is to build seven million affordable homes this year, including 4.7 million from the redevelopment of shanty towns. Photo: EPA
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