Original Title: Beijing Social Security Services to Achieve Full Online Accessibility in Xiong’an
Recently, the signing ceremony for the coordinated cooperation agreement on social insurance handling services in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region was held in Beijing. The human resources and social security departments of the three regions jointly signed a new round of the “Coordinated Cooperation Agreement on Social Insurance Handling Services for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region (2026-2028)”. A key breakthrough in the agreement is that all of Beijing’s social insurance handling services will become fully available and accessible online in Xiong’an within the year, with no difference in processing standards.
In recent years, the integration of social security services between Beijing and Xiong’an has deepened. In 2024, Xiong’an took the lead nationwide in connecting to Beijing’s social security network, establishing “Beijing-Xiong’an Social Security Service Windows” to enable integrated handling of 9 high-frequency social security service items. In 2025, Xiong’an introduced the “Beijing Human Resources and Social Security Self-Service Kiosks,” which were part of Beijing’s “first batch of synchronized deployments,” achieving “integrated self-service handling” for 35 high-frequency social security items and creating a “one-window, two-ends” service framework for Beijing-Xiong’an social security integration. In 2026, the service items at Xiong’an’s “Beijing-Xiong’an Social Security Service Windows” were expanded from 9 to 16.
It was stated that Xiong’an New Area will actively establish a communication and coordination mechanism with Beijing, strengthen personnel management and business training for the “Beijing-Xiong’an Social Security Service Windows,” and ensure the smooth implementation of fully online Beijing social security services in Xiong’an. The area will effectively undertake all related services and handling work for relocated entities and individuals, reducing the need for travel between Beijing and Xiong’an. This will better promote the joint development and sharing of social security and public services within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, contributing to the coordinated regional development and the construction of a modern capital metropolitan area.
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China, with a history spanning over 3,000 years. It served as the imperial capital for several dynasties, most notably the Ming and Qing, which left behind iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Today, it is a major global city and political center, blending ancient heritage with modern architecture.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a major port city in northern China with a history dating back over 600 years, officially established during the Ming Dynasty. It gained prominence in the 19th century as a treaty port, resulting in its unique architectural blend of Chinese and European colonial styles, particularly along the Hai River. Today, it is a vibrant modern municipality known for its historical concessions, traditional Chinese culture, and role as a key economic hub.
Hebei
Hebei is a northern Chinese province surrounding the national capital of Beijing, historically serving as a crucial frontier and cultural corridor. Its long history is marked by significant sites like the Chengde Mountain Resort (a Qing Dynasty summer retreat) and a section of the Great Wall. The province’s name, meaning “North of the River,” refers to its position relative to the Yellow River.
Xiong’an
Xiong’an is a state-level new area established in 2017 in Hebei Province, China, intended to relieve pressure from Beijing and promote regional development. Historically part of the Baiyangdian wetland region, it is envisioned as a model modern city for innovation and sustainable urban planning.
Xiong’an New Area
Xiong’an New Area is a state-level new area in Hebei Province, China, established in April 2017 as a major national strategy. It is designed to relieve Beijing of non-capital functions and promote the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. The area is envisioned as a model for high-quality development and a modern socialist city for the future.
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region
The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, often called “Jing-Jin-Ji,” is a major economic and cultural hub in northern China centered around the capital, Beijing, the municipality of Tianjin, and Hebei Province. Historically, Beijing served as the imperial capital for centuries, with Tianjin developing as a crucial treaty port and Hebei as a surrounding agricultural and defensive area. In recent decades, it has been strategically integrated through a national plan to coordinate development, alleviate Beijing’s non-capital functions, and create a synergistic mega-region.
Beijing-Xiong’an Social Security Service Windows
The Beijing-Xiong’an Social Security Service Windows are a cross-regional administrative initiative launched in 2019 to facilitate social security services between Beijing and the newly developed Xiong’an New Area in Hebei province. They were established to support the national strategy of relocating non-capital functions from Beijing and to provide seamless public services for residents and enterprises moving to the area. This system allows for the handling of matters like pension and healthcare transfers without requiring physical travel between the two locations.
Beijing Human Resources and Social Security Self-Service Kiosks
Beijing Human Resources and Social Security Self-Service Kiosks are public terminals established by the Beijing Municipal Government to provide convenient, automated access to social services. Introduced as part of China’s digital governance initiatives, they allow citizens to handle tasks like social insurance queries, benefit applications, and document printing without visiting a service center. Their history is tied to the broader national “Internet + Government Services” reform, aiming to increase efficiency and public accessibility since their rollout in the 2010s.
