China to have 300 forest cities by 2025

Adding more greenery to cities is a major component of China's future urban construction planning, with 300 State-level "forest cities" to be part of the country's ecosystem by 2025, the forestry authority said on Friday.

Two-hundred State-level forest cities and six city clusters will be developed in the next two years, according to a national development plan released by the State Forestry and Grassland Administration.

China has promoted the development of forest cities in recent years to improve the environmental condition of urban areas through greater green coverage.