Four Beijing Universities' Xiong'an Campuses to Open in 2027
Campuses for Beijing Jiaotong University and three others in the Xiong'an New Area are entering peak construction, with plans to open for classes in 2027 as part of China's urban decentralization strategy.
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Central News Agency - Taipei, April 27. Xiong'an New Area, regarded as a key achievement for General Secretary Xi Jinping and often called a 'Millennium Project,' will see the completion and opening of four university campuses in 2027. Officials stated that construction of the Xiong'an campuses for Beijing Jiaotong University, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing Forestry University, and China University of Geosciences (Beijing) has entered peak intensity, with a goal of 'opening schools' by 2027.
According to the official WeChat account 'Xiong'an Release,' a symposium on accelerating the planning and construction of relocated universities was held on April 24. Heads of construction headquarters and contractors reported on engineering progress, construction schedules, and specific plans for the 2027 opening and start of classes.
The four campuses are all located in the northern part of the 'Fifth Grouping of the Startup Area.' Construction reached a high peak at the end of 2025. Zhang Guohua, Secretary of the Xiong'an New Area Party Working Committee, emphasized at the meeting that all schools should strengthen their measures and focus resources on early opening, ensuring the construction of supporting facilities and recruitment preparations are well handled.
Zhang also mentioned the need to protect the interests of relocated personnel, ensuring faculty and students have a clear understanding and positive expectations of Xiong'an to enhance their confidence and initiative in the relocation process.
According to the official WeChat account 'Xiong'an Release,' a symposium on accelerating the planning and construction of relocated universities was held on April 24. Heads of construction headquarters and contractors reported on engineering progress, construction schedules, and specific plans for the 2027 opening and start of classes.
The four campuses are all located in the northern part of the 'Fifth Grouping of the Startup Area.' Construction reached a high peak at the end of 2025. Zhang Guohua, Secretary of the Xiong'an New Area Party Working Committee, emphasized at the meeting that all schools should strengthen their measures and focus resources on early opening, ensuring the construction of supporting facilities and recruitment preparations are well handled.
Zhang also mentioned the need to protect the interests of relocated personnel, ensuring faculty and students have a clear understanding and positive expectations of Xiong'an to enhance their confidence and initiative in the relocation process.