Beijing’s Daxing poised to become aviation hub
Beijing's new futuristic airport that resembles a giant starfish – opened days before the country celebrates the 70th anniversary of communist rule – promises to transform the Chinese capital into a major Asian aviation hub.Located 46 kilometres (29 miles) south of Tiananmen Square, Beijing Daxing International Airport will be able to handle 45 million passengers by 2021, with plans for 72 million by 2025 and 100 million by 2040.It was opened by President Xi Jinping Wednesday, but had an