Nanyang nominated for National Civilized City

Nanyang, along with its Fangcheng county, was selected as a candidate for the 2018-20 National Civilized City, according to a list recently released by the Civilization Office of the Central Communist Party Committee.

The award is China's top honor for civilized urban development and only recognizes cities that have achieved balanced and well-rounded development. In addition to economic growth, it attaches great importance to moral values and social harmony.

The selection procedures, which have been conducted every three years since 2005, include presentations, material reviews, questionnaires, online investigations, field trips, and an overall assessment.

Cities are scored in nine different areas, including political, legislative, market, cultural, living and natural environments, concrete measures to advance civility, distinct characteristics, and cityscape.

Of the 391 shortlisted cities and counties, 22 are in Henan province, the most of any province. Nanyang's nomination is undoubtedly due to its efforts in improving its infrastructure, natural environment and market regulations.