Hebei is located in the lower reaches of the Yellow River. It is in the central area of the Bohai Sea Ring. It is close to Beijing and Tianjin, forming together with these two cities into Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic zone. The land area is 188,000 square kilometers and population is 64.84 million. The province enjoys an advantageous geographic location and rich natural resources. It boasts a long history with a brilliant cultural heritage. Its economy plays an important role in the nation's economic system.

The province is witnessing fast development in its telecommunication industry. At present, the telephone exchange capacity has surpassed the mark of 10 million. Users across the province can direct dial domestic and international numbers. In 2001, major telecommunication carriers scored the revenue of 12 billion contributed partly by 6.05 million mobile users and 1.4 million internet users. The province is connected through the advanced telecommunication system with the outside world, which also boosts the local economy.