Beijing issues blueprint for livability

A blueprint for Beijing's development over the next 20 years has drawn three "red lines" to ensure the city becomes a livable and harmonious capital, according to the municipal government on Friday.

The development plan of Beijing (2016-35), which was approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on Wednesday, saw more details released on Friday, with the city setting limits on its population, land for development, and land for ecological protection.

The city aims to hold its population to 23 million by 2020, with 10.85 million in the city's six core districts. The number of registered residents now stands at 21.73 million.