An aerial view of the Xiong'an railway station in Xiong'an New Area, North China's Hebei province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Zhang Gong, NPC deputy, mayor of Tianjin

Tianjin will focus on economic development as its central task and high-quality development as its top priority. It will use the advancement of the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region as a strategic guide, and push forward reform and opening-up with greater determination and intensity. Tianjin will bravely shoulder its mission and forge ahead to make the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region a pioneer and example in pursuing Chinese modernization.

Ni Yuefeng, NPC deputy, Party secretary of Hebei province

The achievements of the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region over the past decade are remarkable. The potential of the key national strategy is transforming Hebei province into a strong driving force for high-quality development. We will deepen the internal coordination within the region, open up economic corridors connecting Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, foster the development of industries such as health and wellness, cultural tourism, new energy, big data and modern logistics, and contribute to making the region a pioneer and example in pursuing Chinese modernization.