Beijing places environment at top of agenda

Five-year plan focuses on ecology, infrastructure and transportation

In an effort to make Beijing a more pleasant place to live, the city is planning to upgrade the transportation system and improve the environment over the next five years.

The capital's 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) released on Tuesday focuses on several major projects, including infrastructure improvements, a new seat for the Beijing municipal government, further integration with Tianjin and Hebei province, and fostering a cleaner and more comfortable environment for a smog-harassed population.