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To achieve the integrated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province, we should transfer some of Beijing's and Tianjin's functions and industries to Hebei. Or the siphon effects would make the two municipalities more attractive and hinder the development of Hebei as well as neighboring regions.

XIAO JINCHENG, a researcher with the National Development and Reform Commission, talking about the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei at a seminar in Beijing on Wednesday.