The economic integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei Province has become a national strategic priority for China. But as industries and businesses move from Beijing into surrounding areas, many smaller localities are jostling to secure resources from the capital.

 

This sort of infighting is a waste of energy and counterproductive to the goals of regional integration. Industries should ultimately relocate based on their best economic interests, not because of inflated promises and unsustainable policy supports.

 

How Beijing divvies up its non-core industries among surrounding cities is a matter of vital importance to the regional economy. Similarly, how these cities cooperate in terms of dividing their interests and responsibilities is an equally important concern. Central policymakers should play a leading role in promoting healthy integration.

 

Central authorities can start by establishing a committee focused on the common development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area. Without careful planning, the results of integration could run contrary to their intentions. The infighting has to stop. 

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