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Xiongan seeks design proposals

Xiongan New Area in Hebei province is seeking international urban design professionals to support the area's development and overall planning. In order to collect design proposals for Xiongan, an international consultative event will be held in Hebei from July 15 to Aug 20. Designing institutions from China and overseas are welcome to register for the event until Monday to submit their ideas and proposals. Twelve institutions will be chosen to compete for the final three winners. Xiongan New Area is a newly planned area of national significance following Shenzhen and Shanghai's Pudong. Located around 100 kilometers southwest of downtown Beijing, the area boasts convenient transportation, incomparable geographical advantages and a relatively strong environmental capacity.

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