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Story summary
- Chairman Xi Jinping's Xiong’an New Area aims to relieve Beijing's pressure by creating a new administrative hub, though construction has lagged and much of the area remains empty.
- Xi Jinping insists the project is vital despite challenges such as poor soil conditions.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Neom Line project in Saudi Arabia faces similar setbacks, with plans scaled back significantly due to financial constraints.
