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Beijing to Be Divided into Four Functional Zones

On the basis of a new city plan, Beijing's 18 districts and counties are to be considered divided into four functional zones, that is, a zone for the capital's core functions, a zone for the city's extended functions, a new development zone and an ecological preservation zone, sources at the Third Session of the 10th CPPCC Beijing Committee said.

The Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chongwen, Xuanwu and Shijingshan districts will be made "a zone of the capital's core functions." Displaying characteristics of Beijing comprehensively, this zone serves as China's political, cultural and international centre and exercises a capital's functions.

Chaoyang, Haidian and Fengtai districts will be a "zone of the city's extended functions," which will expand the capital city's functions -- the function of serving the export-oriented economy in particular -- and improve the core competencies needed for the capital's development.

The "new development zone" includes Tongzhou, Daxing, Shunyi and Changping districts. Depending on national development zones, this area will focus on the functions of manufacturing, logistics and support services for the people, and is set to become the new growth base of the capital.

Six counties and districts on Beijing's outskirts, including Mengtougou, Fangshan, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun and Yanqing, will be made a "zone of ecological preservation," the "green lung" of the capital. As Beijing's ecological barrier and the place where water resource are protected, this zone is a key area for Beijing's sustainable development.