'City of the future' a reality after 9 years

Zhang Chao, a researcher at the Hebei University of Technology's Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Development Research Center, describes Xiong'an as an "anti-magnetic center" that is actively transforming from a model centered on the capital to a multinodal, networked spatial framework.

"High-quality construction lays the physical foundation, from buildings and roads to utilities and smart city infrastructure,"Zhang said. "High-level management focuses on services and governance, enabling efficient urban operation, smart public services, a business-friendly environment, and resident-centered convenience."