On December 20, 2011, in the National Civilization Construction Work Awarding Meeting, Changde City was granted “National Civilized City”, which is a good repay for its ceaseless efforts. In 1997, Changde City Government set the goal of establishing “National Civilized City”. Since then, it has been making great efforts to improve the people’s living environment and livelihood, optimize economic development environment and develop social civilization.
　　“National Civilized City” isthe highest honor of a city’s overall strength and comprehensive competitiveness and can reflect a region’s social and economic development and civilization development. Changde’s success to obtain this honor signs that Changde City takes a big step forward in its social and economic development.