An aerial drone photo taken on March 12, 2025 shows a view of Rongdong area of Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. Since China announced plans to establish the Xiong'an New Area in April 2017, it has evolved from a blueprint into a vibrant city. The development of Xiong'an New Area, dubbed China's "city of the future," has entered a phase when the same importance must be attached to both its large-scale construction and its purpose to relieve Beijing of functions non-essential to its role as the national capital. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)