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Due to rapid motorization and a lack of parking management policy, Beijing’s sidewalks, setbacks, bicycle lanes, and streets have been gradually taken over by...
How China Kept Transit Running During Covid-19
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, governments throughout the world have reopened public transport systems as people have begun to return to work, school,...
With Restrictions Easing, Guangzhou Residents Flock to Streets and Parks
With restrictions easing, Guangzhou residents flock to streets and parks
Life in Chinese cities is gradually returning to pre-COVID-19 conditions, with traffic jams during peak...
Post-Pandemic, Chinese Cities Gradually Reopen Transport Networks
Post-Pandemic, Chinese Cities Take Stock of Transport Networks
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