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Jul 2
24m 59s

The future factory points up

CHINA PLUS
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When it comes to how cities use land, what is the right formula? China is reimagining urban land use by looking inward, not outward. We are talking about turning empty warehouses into senior care centers, building vertical factories, and more. The future is about making every inch of the land we already have count. On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushan 
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