Xiongan: China's Sustainable Future City and Its Energy Innovation Competition
Sat out too long. The crust has gone leathery.
Summary
This article/podcast episode discusses Xiongan, a new Chinese metropolis near Beijing designed as a global benchmark for sustainable urban development. It recently hosted its third annual international competition for innovative energy technologies. The episode features an interview with Yunhan Liu, Technical Director at the Global Service Center of Collection of Future City in Xiongan, exploring the city's sustainability vision and core strategies.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledJust a few years ago, the Chinese government broke ground on Xiongan, a brand-new metropolis near Beijing designed to become a global benchmark for sustainable urban development.
This year, the city hosted its third annual international competition dedicated to innovative energy technologies – cementing its role as a living laboratory for the future.
We discuss the core strategies behind Xiongan's sustainability
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