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flag Shanghai finishes decades-long project to give all residents in old neighborhoods private bathrooms by Sept. 2025.

flag Shanghai has completed a decades-long effort to eliminate chamber pots in its older neighborhoods, with the final 14,082 households transitioned to homes with private bathrooms by September 2025. flag This milestone, part of broader urban renewal, transformed historic Shikumen areas once marked by overcrowding and shared sanitation. flag The city’s redevelopment, beginning in 1992 and accelerating in the 2000s, included rebuilding homes, optimizing space, and installing modern infrastructure. flag Residents now enjoy improved living conditions, including private kitchens and bathrooms, following meticulous planning and community collaboration. flag The effort reflects China’s sustained commitment to high-quality urban renewal, enhancing residents’ quality of life through long-term investment and people-centered development.

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