Aerial photo taken on Jan. 9, 2017 shows view of Zhangqiao, one of the largest shantytowns in Hongkou district, east China's Shanghai. A reconstruction project will be launched soon in Zhangqiao, where 2,100 households live. The Chinese government is speeding up renovation of shantytowns and dilapidated buildings while supportive policies on shantytown renovations will be expanded to cover major towns across the nation. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
