As the 2026 Global Governance Forum takes place in Xiongan New Area from October 23 to 25, the spotlight is turning to this development hub in north China’s Hebei Province. Participants from around the world are gathering here to discuss global governance, multilateralism and ways to strengthen international cooperation amid growing global challenges.

Designated as a national project of millennial significance, Xiongan offers a glimpse into long-term planning, sustainable development and the future of urban governance. CGTN’s Yang Xinmeng takes a closer look at what makes Xiongan unique and what a place built with the future in mind can tell us about the future we want to build together.