President Xi visited Xiong'an, reinforcing its role as a high-tech development hub and model of sustainable urban growth.

On March 23, 2026, President Xi Jinping visited Xiong'an New Area in Hebei Province, urging continued efforts to transform the region into a national innovation hub and model of high-quality development. He emphasized Xiong'an’s role in relocating non-essential functions from Beijing, promoting systemic planning, smart city governance, and a modern industrial system centered on emerging technologies. Xi inspected construction sites, visited relocated organizations including China Huaneng Group and Beijing No. 4 High School, and reaffirmed the central government’s decision to develop Xiong'an as correct and effective. The visit, accompanied by top leaders, highlighted progress in infrastructure, green development, and innovation, with new industrial parks and improved public services advancing the area’s transformation.