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CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/videos)
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     The delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis, led by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) continued its visit. Representatives from the eight University Grants Committee-funded universities also joined the delegation today. They visited the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei, which are listed as part of the "one core and two wings" national development strategy, to learn about practical experience in large-scale new area planning and construction, with a view to providing solid reference for the planning and construction of the Northern Metropolis University Town (NMUT).

     In the morning, the delegation visited the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center, touring the planning exhibition hall, the Yunhe Business District, the Beijing Library and the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing. They learned about the overall planning and development of the Center, its experience in attracting and concentrating higher education resources, as well as promoting the integration of the industry, academic and research sectors. They also observed the canal-side development and conservation and the construction of major public cultural facilities there.

     Mr Chan said that the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center has been developed into a world-class harmonious and liveable demonstration area through high-standard planning, green and smart development, and a model of integration between campus and city. He said he hopes to draw on its valuable experience in relieving city functions, sharing resources, and innovation ecosystems, thereby providing practical inspiration for the top-level design, smart campus development and sustainable growth of the NMUT.

     In the afternoon, the delegation visited Xiong'an New Area in Hebei, touring the comprehensive service centre of Xiong'an's start-up area. They learned about its planning and construction, as well as its "one-stop" integrated services for relieving Beijing of functions that are not essential to its role as the nation's capital. Subsequently, the delegation visited the University Town of Fifth Cluster North Collaborative Innovation Exhibition Hall and the Beijing Forestry University Xiong'an Campus Smart Exhibition Hall and project construction site.

     Mr Chan said that the first batch of Beijing universities' campuses in Xiong'an has entered a large-scale construction stage, achieving campus-city integration, deep integration of industry and education, and smart and green development, injecting strong innovative vitality into the new area. He added that the delegation learned about Xiong'an New Area's experience in fields such as higher education institution and industry linkage, infrastructure-led development, and sustainable planning. It will provide valuable insights for the high-quality planning and construction of the NMUT, helping it develop into a hub for international education, innovation, and technology.

     Mr Chan, the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, and other members of the delegation returned to Beijing tonight and will continue their visit tomorrow (April 2).
 
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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Photo shows Mr Chan (second left), the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (third left), and the delegation visiting the planning exhibition hall of the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Photo shows Mr Chan (front row, centre) and the delegation, accompanied by the Director of Bureau IV of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Chen Wei (back row, first left), visiting the Yunhe Business District of the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Photo shows Mr Chan (third right), the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (second left), and the delegation, accompanied by the Director of Bureau IV of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Chen Wei (second right), visiting the Beijing Library of the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Photo shows Mr Chan (first row, second left), the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (first row, third left), and the delegation, accompanied by the Director of Bureau IV of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Chen Wei (second row, second left), visiting the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Photo shows Mr Chan (fifth right), the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (sixth right), and the delegation, accompanied by the Director of Bureau IV of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Chen Wei (fourth right), visiting the comprehensive service centre of Xiong'an.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Photo shows Mr Chan (second left), the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (third left), and the delegation, accompanied by the Director of Bureau IV of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Chen Wei (fourth left), visiting the University Town of Fifth Cluster North Collaborative Innovation Exhibition Hall.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Photo shows Mr Chan (fourth right), the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (second right), and the delegation, accompanied by the Director of Bureau IV of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Chen Wei (third right), visiting the University Town of Fifth Cluster North Collaborative Innovation Exhibition Hall.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Photo shows Mr Chan (fourth left), the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (sixth left), and the delegation, accompanied by the Director of Bureau IV of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Chen Wei (fifth left), visiting the Beijing Forestry University Xiong'an Campus.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Photo shows Mr Chan (second left), the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (third left), and the delegation, visiting the Beijing Forestry University Xiong'an Campus.

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