CGTN: XIONGAN EMERGES AS MODEL FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- China Global Television Network Corporation (CGTN) has published an article on the transformation of Xiongan New Area into a modern urban model, driven by the orderly relocation of Beijing’s non-capital functions and supported by large-scale investment and policy integration.

The article highlights how human-centric planning has reshaped daily life, with residents benefiting from a "15-minute life circle" that integrates healthcare, education, retail, and recreation. Infrastructure upgrades, including the restoration of waterways and community services, underscore efforts to create a liveable urban environment.

Momentum for development was reinforced by a recent visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping, who called for Xiongan to evolve into a national innovation hub and a model for high-quality growth, according to CGTN in a statement.

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Over the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Xiongan recorded cumulative investment exceeding one trillion Chinese yuan (US$145.5 billion), alongside average annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 17.1 per cent. The area has developed nearly 215 square kilometres and constructed more than 5,300 buildings, reflecting rapid urbanisation. (US$1=RM3.94)

Relocation remains central to its strategy, with major state-backed enterprises, including China Huaneng Group, successfully transitioning operations to the area. Policy frameworks ensure relocated entities and personnel maintain comparable living standards and access to public services.

Social infrastructure has also advanced, exemplified by the Xiongan campus of Beijing No. 4 High School, part of a broader initiative to replicate Beijing’s education and healthcare standards in the new area.

Looking ahead, Xiongan is accelerating innovation-driven growth through initiatives such as the Zhongguancun Science Park, development of data models, and expansion of cross-sector digital infrastructure. These efforts aim to cultivate “new quality productive forces” and strengthen the region’s role within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic cluster.

According to CGTN, Xiongan’s integrated approach—combining policy support, technological innovation, and liveability—positions it as a demonstration zone for balanced, high-quality development under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan.

-- BERNAMA