Government looks to enhance Beijing-Hebei-Tianjin integration

China is quickening its efforts to enhance integration of the Beijing-Hebei-Tianjin region. That's according to China's top economic planner --- the National Development and Reform Commission. The enhancements aim to improve the allocation of resources and clarify functions in the capital city area.

Beijing has a high concentration of urban functions and a number of metropolitan problems as well. Environmental issues also have troubled the region for a lengthy period of time. The proposed integration would improve the functions of Beijing and make full use of the assets in the three places to improve the entire region. The NDRC is also trying to find an engine for the region's growth because it thinks decreasing investment and manufacturing orders have slowed the regional economy.