General Secretary Tô Lâm Surveys China's Xiongan New Area

General Secretary and President Tô Lâm of Vietnam recently concluded a visit to China's Xiongan New Area in Hebei province, a significant national-level project championed by Chinese leadership. The trip, which included a stop at Beijing Capital International Airport, focused on understanding the strategic planning and development of this ambitious new urban zone.

During the visit, Tô Lâm was accompanied by Hebei Provincial Party Secretary Ni Yuefeng, who provided insights into the overall master plan and development initiatives for Xiongan. The area, established in April 2017, has been a priority for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has visited and directed its development multiple times, underscoring its historical and strategic importance as a new national-level area akin to Shenzhen and Shanghai's Pudong.

Xiongan New Area, situated southwest of Beijing and covering 1,770 square kilometers, is designed to be a vital economic and innovation hub for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. It aims to serve as a model for ecological urbanism, innovation-driven growth, coordinated development, and opening-up. After nine years of development, Xiongan has transitioned from basic construction to high-quality development, attracting significant state-owned enterprises, universities, and technology companies, particularly in fields like artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The area is also pioneering smart city infrastructure, including autonomous vehicle testing and integrated 5G networks.