A view of the newly-built Citizen Service Center of Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Progress has been made two years after China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area in April 2017, spanning three counties in Hebei Province about 100 km southwest of Beijing. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
A self-service convenience store at the Citizen Service Center of Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Progress has been made two years after China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area in April 2017, spanning three counties in Hebei Province about 100 km southwest of Beijing. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
Local villagers pose near a forest that is being developed in Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Progress has been made two years after China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area in April 2017, spanning three counties in Hebei Province about 100 km southwest of Beijing. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
The landmark Ronghe Tower in Rongcheng County, part of Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Progress has been made two years after China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area in April 2017, spanning three counties in Hebei Province about 100 km southwest of Beijing. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
A view of a forest that is being developed in Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Progress has been made two years after China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area in April 2017, spanning three counties in Hebei Province about 100 km southwest of Beijing. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
Tourists enjoy skiing on the frozen Baiyangdian Lake in Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Progress has been made two years after China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area in April 2017, spanning three counties in Hebei Province about 100 km southwest of Beijing. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
A technician at a pond that has been treated for pollution in Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Progress has been made two years after China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area in April 2017, spanning three counties in Hebei Province about 100 km southwest of Beijing. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
A landmark memorial archway of Xiongxian County, part of Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Progress has been made two years after China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area in April 2017, spanning three counties in Hebei Province about 100 km southwest of Beijing. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
A view of the Baiyangdian Lake scenic area in winter in Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Progress has been made two years after China announced the establishment of Xiongan New Area in April 2017, spanning three counties in Hebei Province about 100 km southwest of Beijing. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)
