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Beijing has unveiled a $12 billion airport that's the largest in the world - here's the first look

Danielle MuoioOct 19, 2017, 02:36 IST

Reuters/Jason Lee

Beijing is getting ready to unveil a brand new airport that's set to become the world's largest.

The Beijing Daxing Airport is being built 42 miles south of the Chinese capital. It's a looming steel infrastructure meant to relieve pressure on Beijing's existing airport, which opened a new terminal in 2008 ahead of the Olympic games, according to Reuters.

Scroll down for a closer look at the massive project: