"Xi Jinping's Dream City Faces Devastating Floods: Is His Plan in Jeopardy?"

The recent devastating floods in Beijing and Hebei province have raised concerns about the decision to build the Xiong'an New Area, a multibillion-dollar city in a flood-prone plain, as part of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's plan to create an eco-friendly, high-tech hub. Questions have been raised about how the city would cope with environmental challenges, including flooding. While Xiong'an's main urban areas did not report major flooding, the surrounding devastation has highlighted the potential risks of building in flood-prone areas. Experts suggest that the pressure to protect Xi's dream city may have influenced decisions about managing flood waters, potentially impacting other areas. The floods have prompted calls for a review of emergency management systems and stronger coordination between officials to prevent such high costs in the future.