A Better Home, a Better Life: Shanghai's Neighborhood Renewal

How a 'one-square-meter' upgrade transforms Shanghai lives

For decades, the morning ritual of emptying chamber pots was a common sight in Shanghai's old alleyways – a stark reminder of inconvenient living conditions. But that era has officially come to an end. Following years of relentless urban renewal, the city has successfully completed its mission to install private bathroom last September. CGTN reporter Yang Yan traveled to Shanghai to see how this transformation is truly changing lives.