The coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has made remarkable achievements in the ecological environment, education and healthcare, enhancing residents' sense of happiness, gain and security.

With a population of more than 100 million and an economic aggregate exceeding 10 trillion yuan ($1.38 trillion), the region boasts the highest concentration of innovative resources and clear advantages in the development of the digital economy in China. The three areas have jointly implemented an array of framework agreements on environmental protection and established more than 10 collaborative mechanisms for green action, covering joint prevention and control of air pollution; water environment management; low-carbon growth; as well as coordinated enforcement and emergency response.

In 2024, the annual average concentration of fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region decreased by more than 60 percent compared to 2013, dropping to 30.5, 38.1, and 37.7 micrograms per cubic meter, respectively. The number of good air quality days substantially increased.

Liu Xianshu, deputy director of the Beijing Ecology and Environment Bureau, stated the water environment across the three regions has eliminated sections rated below Class V. The proportion of national surface water assessment sections with excellent water quality has met the targets set by the national 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25).

Eleven bodies of water — including Beijing's Miyun Reservoir, Tianjin's Zhouhe River in Jizhou district, and the Beidaihe section of Qinhuangdao Bay in Hebei province — have been recognized as outstanding examples of China's beautiful rivers, lakes or bays.

Looking ahead, the region will continue to promote a low-carbon development path focused on reducing carbon emissions, curbing pollution, expanding green spaces, and driving sustainable growth. This year, the three areas will prioritize key sectors such as air pollution control, and forest and grassland protection, setting a benchmark for green development nationwide.

The three areas are also optimizing resources and sharing basic education resources. Initiatives include supporting the development of kindergartens and primary schools, inviting industry leaders as guest lecturers for ideological courses in universities, and integrating industries with education.

In healthcare, the coordinated development of the region has also made marked progress. For instance, the Xiong'an branch of Peking University People's Hospital is under construction, which will offer high-quality medical services to the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei province and its surrounding regions. Additionally, the Langfang branch of the Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, has opened, enhancing oncology treatment in the region.

Under the framework agreement on collaborative development of healthcare, the three areas have jointly established 115 medical consortia, enabling optimal allocation and sharing of medical resources. To date, 914 medical institutions have implemented mutual recognition of clinical test results, providing patients with more convenient and efficient medical services.

On the education front, a Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei vocational education reform demonstration park has been inaugurated, with more than 1,000 first-year students from four municipal universities, including Beijing Information Science and Technology University, moving in.