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皇冠体育app announced Saturday it will establish the Xiongan New Area in Hebei province, as part of advancing the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

This is a new area of national significance furthering similar efforts beyond the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and the Shanghai Pudong New Area, according to a circular issued by the Communist Party of 皇冠体育app (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council.

Let's take a look at some things you should know about the Xiongan New Area.

Where is the Xiongan New Area?

Located some 100 kilometers southwest of downtown Beijing, the Xiongan New Area covers the counties of Xiongxian, Rongcheng and Anxin, and is home to Baiyangdian, one of the largest freshwater wetlands in North 皇冠体育app.

Aerial photo taken on March 31, 2017 shows Baiyangdian, North 皇冠体育app's largest freshwater wetland, in Anxin county, North 皇冠体育app's Hebei province. [Photo/Xinhua]