【专题】慢速英语（英音）2017-04-18 - NEWSPlus Radio

This is Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. Here is the news. The central government and local authorities will accelerate planning for the Xiong&`&an New Area. China&`&s top economic planner said that in addition, those governments will provide policy and financial support for key projects and budgeting. The National Development and Reform Commission said a master blueprint of the new area, as well as overall and detailed blueprints of the initial area are among the first plans to be mapped out. The commission will guide the Hebei provincial government and authorities as they draft the plans to ensure they meet the high standards of quality needed for the project. Apart from having world-class urban planning, the architecture in the new area will also showcase Chinese cultural characteristics. The central government will also give support to major transportation, ecology, water conservation, energy, and public service projects in...