Seventy-year-old Wang Helai’s morning routine epitomizes the transformation of Xiongan New Area. The retired couple now enjoys strolls along the revitalized Longquan River – once a neglected dry channel – followed by discounted senior meals at their community cafeteria. Their daughter’s gym business and volunteer work nearby complete a family ecosystem thriving within 15 minutes of home, school, and healthcare facilities.
From Blueprint to Living City
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent inspection of Xiongan highlighted its evolution into a modern urban model. During his March 2026 visit, President Xi emphasized developing the area as an innovation hub while touring key sites including the Beijing No. 4 High School campus and relocated central enterprise operations.
Relocation Engineered for Success
Xiongan’s core mission of absorbing Beijing’s non-capital functions shows tangible results: over 5,300 buildings constructed since 2021 and 1 trillion yuan ($145.5 billion) invested during the 14th Five-Year Plan. The relocation of China Huaneng Group’s headquarters in October 2025 demonstrates successful large-scale enterprise integration, with 1,000+ employees now operating full-time in Xiongan.
Education Anchors Community Building
The Xiongan campus of Beijing No. 4 High School, operational since 2023, has become an educational cornerstone. Part of Beijing’s ‘three schools and one hospital’ initiative, it extends premium teaching resources across the region while serving relocated families. Enrollment prioritization for relocated households’ children and steady student growth reflect successful social integration strategies.
Innovation Ecosystem Takes Flight
2026 marks significant technological milestones including the Jishu data model launch and trusted data network expansion across government and energy sectors. The ongoing national aerospace innovation competition positions Xiongan as a Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei innovation node, driving frontier project development while maintaining environmental commitments to clear skies and clean waterways.
