Meaning of Xiong'an New Area | Babel Free

Definitions

A new area in Baoding, Hebei, China.

Examples

“But on Saturday, China declared that an area that sprawls across three local counties will someday become Xiongan New Area, a gleaming economic powerhouse reminiscent of earlier developments that helped put China’s economy on its fast-growth trajectory.”

“In planning and building the Xiong’an New Area [part of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development program], under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee we should follow the underlying principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, and reinforcing and implementing the new development concepts.”

“Officials are also racing to turn Mr. Xi’s biggest visions into reality, including Xiong’an New Area, the new model city planned for a stretch of rural land 80 miles south of Beijing. Mr. Xi began vocally promoting the idea about a year ago.”

“Around 1.2 million people in Xiong'an New Area -- a new economic zone 100 kilometres southwest of Beijing -- are no longer allowed to enter or leave their residential compounds, local virus prevention staff confirmed to AFP on Friday. [...]While there have been a number of national-level "New Areas" across China, Xiong'an stands out with its location personally designated by President Xi Jinping, according to state media.”

CEFR level