Chinese President Xi Jinping, also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, conducted a high-profile inspection of the Xiongan New Area in Hebei Province on March 23, 2026. The visit marks a significant milestone in the ongoing development of the ambitious urban project designed to relieve Beijing of non-capital functions while creating a modern economic hub.
During the inspection, President Xi reviewed construction progress in the start-up zone and visited key facilities including China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. and the Xiongan campus of Beijing No. 4 High School. These sites represent critical components of the new area's infrastructure, blending industrial innovation with social services.
The Xiongan New Area, first announced in 2017, has seen accelerated development this year with multiple state-backed enterprises and educational institutions relocating from Beijing. President Xi emphasized the project's strategic importance during his visit, stating it demonstrates 'the Chinese mainland's commitment to coordinated regional development and high-quality urbanization.'
Officials and staff involved in the relocation projects reported steady progress, with over 40 major enterprises now operational in Xiongan. The development aligns with broader efforts to optimize Beijing's role as the national capital while fostering new growth engines in northern China.
