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Xi Jinping Urges Xiongan to Drive Innovation and Reform

3/24/2026

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Xiongan New Area and urged it to become an innovation hub to ease Beijing's pressure.
During an inspection in Hebei province, he called for reform and innovation, including a technology park and science-based development.
He encouraged local governments to pilot innovative policies in technology and finance, praising Xiongan's progress as a decision to decentralize Beijing by relocating projects, including state-owned companies and educational institutions.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Xiongan New Area and urged it to become an innovation hub to ease Beijing's pressure.
During an inspection in Hebei province, he called for reform and innovation, including a technology park and science-based development.
He encouraged local governments to pilot innovative policies in technology and finance, praising Xiongan's progress as a decision to decentralize Beijing by relocating projects, including state-owned companies and educational institutions.