Beijing plans to spend around $14 billion to build a new airport in the outskirts of the city to relieve traffic and congestion in Beijing Capital Airport.
The new airport, set to open in 2018, will have four runways and will handle nearly as many passengers as the existing Beijing Capital Airport.
With Beijing serving as the main hub for international travel, the airport is notorious for delays and cancellations. But with 80% of China’s airspace being controlled by the military, some are sceptical if this new airport is really worth it
