Ecological preservation in China's Xiong'an New Area attracts over 400 centrally-administered state-owned enterprise branches to establish operations
2026-06-18 11:18
Favorite

en.Wedoany.com Reported - In midsummer, the Central Green Valley in the launch area of Xiong'an New Area is traversed by clear waters and brimming with greenery. Over a dozen buildings around the Cheng Yuan Xuan near Mingzhu Lake are arranged in a picturesque disorder, outlining the skyline of this new city. Since its establishment, Xiong'an New Area has consistently prioritized ecology and green development, integrating refined green spaces into the urban fabric, turning the vision of a "water-city symbiosis" into reality.

Located in Baoding City, Hebei Province, and situated in the hinterland of Beijing, Tianjin, and Baoding, Xiong'an New Area is a national-level new area established by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on April 1, 2017. It is another nationally significant new area following the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and Shanghai Pudong New Area. The planning scope of the new area covers Xiong County, Rongcheng County, Anxin County, and some surrounding areas in Hebei Province. The initial area is about 100 square kilometers, the medium-term development area is about 200 square kilometers, and the long-term control area is about 2,000 square kilometers. The new area is positioned as a concentrated carrier for the relief of Beijing's non-capital functions, primarily undertaking functions such as public institutions, headquarters enterprises, financial institutions, higher education institutions, and research institutes relocated from Beijing.

The achievements in ecological construction have been transformed into momentum for urban development. Currently, three flagship industries in Xiong'an New Area—aerospace information and satellite internet, artificial intelligence, and new materials—are showing a trend of clustered development. Thirty-three themed buildings have attracted 776 enterprises, forming a distinctive development model of "one building, one industry." Central enterprises have established over 400 branches of various types in the new area. In the aerospace information sector alone, 68 enterprises, including China Satellite Network Group, and 9 innovation platforms have gathered.

The coordinated development of industry and ecology has extended the appeal of Xiong'an New Area from ecological landscapes to green value and innovation value. The forest coverage rate of the Millennium Forest has increased from 11% before its establishment to 35.1%. The water quality of Baiyangdian Lake has remained stable at Class III standards for five consecutive years. The ecological spatial pattern of "one lake, three belts, nine patches, and multiple corridors" has been basically formed. Xiong'an New Area is interpreting the modern urban vision of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature through green development practices.

Urban landscape of the headquarters area in the launch area of Xiong'an New Area. Photo provided by Xiong'an Group Ecological Company

Lush greenery at the Financial Island in the launch area of Xiong'an New Area. Photo provided by Xiong'an Group Ecological Company

Ecological scene of city and lake integration in Xiong'an New Area. Photo by Li Da

Natural ecology of city and lake integration in Xiong'an New Area. Photo by Li Da

Mingzhu Lake in the Central Green Valley of the launch area of Xiong'an New Area under the setting sun. Photo by Li Zhaomin

Construction progress of the Nanhe Hub project in Xiong'an New Area. Photo by Yang Yawen

Scenery of Yannandi Park at Baiyangdian Lake. Photo provided by Xiong'an Group Ecological Company

Scenery of Yannandi Park at Baiyangdian Lake. Photo provided by Xiong'an Group Ecological Company

Nanhe Hub project in Xiong'an New Area. Photo by Yang Yawen

Yuerong Park in Xiong'an New Area. Photo provided by Xiong'an Group Ecological Company

Jinhu Park in Xiong'an New Area. Photo provided by Xiong'an Group Ecological Company

Daqinghe forest patch of the 'Millennium Forest' in Xiong'an New Area. Photo by Li Da

This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com