Beijing-Xiong'an express rail link enters joint-testing phase

The Beijing-Xiong'an express rail link has entered the joint-testing phase, bringing Hebei Province's "city of the future" one step closer to seamless connection with the capital.

Stretching 86.26 kilometers with eight stations, the line runs from Xiong'an New Area's urban terminal station through Baoding and Langfang cities in Hebei to Beijing Daxing International Airport, linking with the Daxing airport line of the Beijing subway.

Once operational, travel time from Xiong'an to Daxing Airport and to Beijing's Lize business district will be cut to 30 minutes and about 1 hour, respectively.

"After entering Beijing, the rail link will seamlessly connect with Beijing's seven subway lines, offering passengers a convenient travel experience. The Beijing-Xiong'an express rail link is of great significance for building the one-hour commuting circle between Beijing and Xiong'an, accelerating the evolution of intercity commuting towards a more integrated urban way of life," said Zhang Yaodong, deputy general manager of China Xiong'an Group.

On April 1, 2017, China announced plans to establish the Xiong'an New Area, located about 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing. It aims to build a green city spanning 1,770 square kilometers, featuring innovation and serving as a national model of high-quality development.

Beijing-Xiong'an express rail link enters joint-testing phase

The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has seen more than 300 new product launch events by Sunday, the last day of the first phase of the event.

The fair, which opened Wednesday in Guangzhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, set new records for exhibition area, the number of booths, and the number of participating companies.

Focusing on "Advanced Manufacturing," the first phase of the fair attracted over 5,900 high-tech exhibitors, companies that apply specialized, sophisticated techniques to produce unique, novel products.

The second phase of the fair will run from April 23 to 27 under the theme "Quality Home Life," showcasing the latest developments in green building materials, smart housewares, and creative living solutions.

The Canton Fair is held twice a year in Guangzhou. Established in 1957, it is the longest-running of several comprehensive international trade events in China, and has been hailed as the barometer of China's foreign trade.

First phase of 139th Canton Fair features over 300 new product launch events