Harbin invests to raise quality of life locally

Authorities in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, have set their sights on gaining recognition as a national civilized city, and they are calling on all local people to join in the efforts.

And improving the quality of life is a top priority of the initiative, local government officials said.

Last year, the city government invested 23.8 billion yuan ($3.89 billion) in 70 projects that benefit ordinary people.