China to advance urbanization next year (2)

The country will work to build cities with more rational layouts, making them more fit for regional and industrial layouts, as well as resources and environment conditions, the statement said.

More migrant workers from rural areas will become urban dwellers, it said.

The country will incorporate the concept of ecological civilization in its urbanization process in a bid to build intelligent, green and low-carbon cities, according to the statement.

To boost domestic consumption and improve people's well-being, the statement also vowed to reinforce the country's urban and rural social security networks.

Attention will also be given to stabilizing and expanding employment, especially creating jobs for college graduates, it said.

Official data showed China created 10.24 million new jobs in urban areas in the first nine months of the year, exceeding the annual target of 9 million for this year.