According to news from the Chinese Government website on the 13th, the State Council recently approved the upgrade of Hebei Xiongan High-tech Industrial Development Zone to a national high-tech industrial development zone.

The approval shows that the upgraded planned area of ​​Hebei Xiongan High-tech Industrial Development Zone is 20.84 square kilometers, with a total of two blocks.

The approval stated that Hebei Xiongan High-tech Industrial Development Zone should implement the two articles of "high" and "new", promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, attract and gather high-end innovation resources at home and abroad, actively carry out research and development cooperation on major scientific and technological projects, accelerate breakthroughs in key core technologies in key areas, and accelerate the efficient transfer of scientific and technological achievements. application, optimize and strengthen leading industries, proactively lay out new tracks, deepen system and mechanism reform and pilot trials, promote high-level open cooperation, accelerate the establishment of an important source of independent innovation and original innovation, a world-class high-end high-tech industry cluster, support high standards and high quality to promote the construction of a modern city in Xiongan New Area, and better serve the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.

The approval pointed out that Hebei Xiongan High-tech Industrial Development Zone must strictly implement land spatial planning and other related plans, and incorporate the land spatial planning into the "one map" for supervision, perform specific land use approval procedures in accordance with prescribed procedures, implement ecological environment zoning control requirements, and implement the planning environmental impact assessment system in accordance with the law. Strictly implement the project construction land control indicators and the bidding, auction, listing and transfer system. Except for the construction of a certain proportion of affordable rental housing in accordance with the requirements of job-housing balance, commercial real estate development is strictly prohibited, and construction is carried out on the premise of economical and intensive use of land resources.

In addition, it is necessary to strengthen leadership and management, coordinate and promote the planning, construction, and governance of cities and development zones, enhance the comprehensive functions of development zones, and strengthen resource and policy guarantees. Deepen the reform of the development zone management system and build a standardized and efficient management mechanism with clear rights and responsibilities. Strengthen operational monitoring and statistical analysis, strengthen risk prevention and scientific decision-making. Promote the construction of smart and green parks, continue to optimize the business environment, create an innovative ecology that is suitable for startups, businesses, and livability, and build a first-class science and technology industrial park with unique advantages.