China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area on April 1, 2017, aiming to build it as a low-carbon, intelligent, livable and globally influential city where people and nature exist in harmony. One year after the announcement, the new economic zone about 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing has made great progress. Aerial photo of the Xiongan Citizen Service Center under construction. (Photo provided to China News Service)
The wetland of Baiyangdian in early spring. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
The wetland of Baiyangdian in early spring. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
The wetland of Baiyangdian in early spring. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
The landmark structure known as Ronghe Tower in Rongcheng. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
The Xiongan Citizen Service Center under construction. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
The Xiongan Citizen Service Center under construction. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
A view of Aowei Road, the main road in Rongxian County. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
