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BEIJING Authentic Kam Chancellor Jersey , July 30 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank has decided to allocate a fund for seven Chinese major cities to help them ease traffic congestion by reducing the number of private cars on the road and improving public transport.


A total of 32.73 million U.S. dollars will be granted to cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Ningbo, Nanchang and Shenzhen via the institution's trust-funded program on environmental protection, named the Global Environment Facility (GEF).


The international lender said the fund would be used to pilot transit-oriented development (TOD) Authentic Doug Baldwin Jersey , an urban planning concept that integrates land use and transport.


"It focuses on compact, mixed-use, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly development around transit stations that can help reverse the trend of car-dependent city sprawl, improve air quality and reduce road congestion," said Fang Wanli Authentic Earl Thomas III Jersey , the bank's urban economist and project co-leader.


The project will facilitate a national TOD platform to help cities strengthen their ability to develop policies, guidelines and strategies for integrated urban planning.


China's new-type urbanization drive which features people-centered and integrated development will benefit, according to the World Bank.


Chinese cities have experienced unprecedented growth, with urban residents accounting for 57.35 percent of the country's total population in 2016. The proportion is expected to increase to 70 percent by 2030. But side effects have emerged and improved planning has become essential for building livable, sustainable and inclusive cities.


The World's Bank's pilot project comprises 27 participating cities in 11 countries.


Established in 1991 Authentic 12th Fan Jersey , the GEF trust fund aims to help tackle pressing environmental problems and has launched 790 investment projects and programs in 120 countries.




MOSCOW, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday paid tribute to the Russian Navy, speaking highly of its development and renovation as well as contribution to fighting terrorism and piracy, the Kremlin said.


"Russia's history is inseparable from the victories of its courageous and fearless Navy... Throughout the centuries, the fortitude and tenacity of Russian sailors was tempered in battles Authentic Shaquem Griffin Jersey ," Putin said in a speech at the main naval parade held in St. Petersburg, Russia's second largest city, in celebration of the Naval Day.


More than 5,000 sailors from the Baltic, Black Sea Authentic Russell Wilson Jersey , Northern, Pacific fleets and the Caspian Flotilla participated in the parade, along with some 50 ships and submarines as well as more than 40 planes and helicopters of the naval aviation.


"Today the Navy is not only solving its traditional tasks but also nobly responding to new challenges, making a significant contribution to the fight against terrorism and piracy," Putin said.


The country will offer its full support to the reinforcement of the high moral and professional qualities of the Navy Tedric Thompson Jersey , he said.


"Much is being done today for the development and renovation of the Navy. New ships are being commissioned, the fleet's combat training and readiness are being perfected," Putin said.


According to the president, the Russian Navy will be replenished with 30 new ships and vessels this year.


The present Russian Navy was formed in January 1992, succeeding the Navy of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Established in 1939 Nazair Jones Jersey , the Russian Naval Day was originally celebrated on July 24 and was changed to the last Sunday in July in 1980.


This year, the Naval Day is celebrated in each Russian region and with special solemnity, according to the Kremlin.


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