Just an hour's drive from Beijing, a futuristic city stands on the plains of northern China, namely the Xiong'an New Area.
In recent years, Xiong'an has responded to the national call for innovation-driven development. Technology is no longer an abstract concept in Xiong'an. It has been realized in various real-life smart living scenarios.
In April 2017, China decided to establish the Xiong'an New Zone as part of a strategy to promote coordinated development in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
An AI robot makes coffee at a coffee shop in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province
A self-driving taxi is seen in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, March 26, 2026.
