At a press conference on May 20 marking the tenth anniversary of the planning and construction of the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center, it was announced that the relocation of state-owned enterprise headquarters to the sub-center is progressing in an orderly manner. A number of state-owned enterprise headquarters, including Beijing Investment Group and Beijing Tourism Group, have completed their relocation and moved in. The headquarters projects of Beijing Institute of Architectural Design, Beijing Consulting Company, and Huaxia Bank are expected to be basically completed by the end of this year. Headquarters projects of Tongrentang and Xianglong Group have started construction. The sub-center is gradually building a cluster of state-owned enterprise headquarters with a reasonable layout and coordinated functions.

At the press conference, the deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center Management Committee and director of the Sub-center Engineering Office introduced the achievements of key engineering projects over the ten years of the sub-center’s planning and construction.

The administrative office area has been fully completed. The total construction area of the administrative office area and its ancillary supporting facilities projects is about 2.68 million square meters. 81 municipal-level agencies and one central government unit have relocated, with nearly 30,000 officials and staff moving into the administrative office area. The projects of the Beijing Higher People’s Court and the Beijing People’s Procuratorate are about to be completed and put into use, with relocation expected before the end of the year.

“By the end of this year, except for units responsible for maintaining the capital’s security and stability, ensuring city operations, having territorial management functions, and providing management services to citizens, enterprises, and society, all other Beijing municipal-level agencies will be relocated to the city sub-center,” the deputy director said. The completion and operation of the sub-center’s administrative office area will further enhance its radiating and driving role, promoting the extension and layout of some Beijing industries and functions to the sub-center and surrounding areas like the Three Northern Counties, driving integrated and high-quality development of neighboring regions.

The quality of regional education continues to improve. Beijing School and the First Experimental School have filled the gap in high-quality basic education in the region. Municipal-level prestigious schools such as the High School Affiliated to Capital Normal University, Jingshan School, and the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China have opened their Tongzhou campuses and started enrollment, deeply integrating high-quality educational resources from the city center with the development needs of the sub-center, optimizing the regional education layout. The Tongzhou campuses of Renmin University of China and Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology have officially opened, extending high-quality higher education resources to the sub-center, leveraging university research and talent advantages to promote deep integration of industry, academia, and research. The Tsinghua University Tongzhou Financial Development and Talent Training Base and the Logistics Service Complex of Beijing Wuzi University have started construction, further improving university support facilities and enhancing educational capacity. The new campus of Beijing Health Vocational College and the Industry-Education Integration Training Center project of Beijing College of Finance and Commerce are accelerating, focusing on key regional industrial needs and strengthening skilled talent cultivation.

Medical resources are rapidly converging. The Tongzhou campuses of Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing Friendship Hospital, and Beijing Anzhen Hospital, all Class A tertiary hospitals, have been fully opened for service, making medical care more convenient for residents. The renovation project of Beijing Chest Hospital has been completed and opened, further optimizing infectious disease diagnosis and treatment capabilities. The relocation project of the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention has been completed, improving the regional disease prevention and control system and enhancing public health emergency response capacity. The Tongzhou campus of the Capital Institute of Pediatrics has unveiled its exterior, and the relocation project of the Beijing Emergency Medical Center has started construction, which will further enrich specialized medical resources and improve the emergency service network.

New cultural landmarks are rapidly emerging. The three major cultural facilities in the city’s green heart—Beijing Art Center, Beijing City Library, and Beijing Grand Canal Museum—have been completed and opened to the public, allowing residents to experience high-quality art, enjoy reading time, and appreciate the heritage of the thousand-year canal right at their doorstep. The Luxian Ancient City Site Museum has officially opened, becoming Beijing’s first “museum-park integrated” archaeological site park. The construction of the Beijing Art Museum is accelerating; upon completion, it will form a synergistic and complementary relationship with the three major cultural facilities, creating a comprehensive art venue integrating art exhibitions, cultural exchange, and public education.

Breakthrough progress has been made in water conservancy projects. The three key ship locks at Gantang, Yulinzhuang, and Yangwa have been fully completed and put into operation, opening up the key nodes for navigation between Beijing and Hebei sections of the Grand Canal, achieving full tourism navigation. The three major flood control backbone projects of the “Tongzhou Weir”

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Beijing Art Center

The Beijing Art Center, also known as the National Centre for the Performing Arts, is a iconic modern architectural landmark located in the heart of Beijing, near Tiananmen Square. Completed in 2007 and designed by French architect Paul Andreu, the center is famously shaped like a giant titanium-and-glass dome surrounded by an artificial lake, earning it the nickname “The Giant Egg.” It hosts a wide range of performances, including opera, ballet, and concerts, and has become a symbol of China’s cultural renaissance in the 21st century.

Beijing City Library

The Beijing City Library, also known as the Capital Library of China, is a major public library located in the Chaoyang District of Beijing. Originally established in 1913, it has grown to become one of China’s largest and most modern libraries, housing millions of books and digital resources. The library serves as a key cultural hub, promoting reading, research, and community events in the capital city.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum

The Beijing Grand Canal Museum, located in the city’s Tongzhou District, is a modern cultural institution dedicated to the history and significance of the Grand Canal, the world’s longest man-made waterway. The museum showcases artifacts, interactive exhibits, and detailed narratives about the canal’s construction, which began over 2,500 years ago, and its crucial role in trade, transportation, and cultural exchange between northern and southern China. Opened to the public in 2023, it serves as a key venue for preserving and promoting the canal’s UNESCO World Heritage legacy.

Luxian Ancient City Site Museum

The Luxian Ancient City Site Museum is located in Lu County, Sichuan, China, and is built upon the remains of an ancient city dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). The museum showcases archaeological discoveries, including city walls, residential foundations, and everyday artifacts, offering insights into the region’s urban development and daily life over 2,000 years ago. It serves as both a preservation site and an educational center, highlighting the historical significance of this once-thriving frontier settlement.

Beijing Art Museum

The Beijing Art Museum, located within the historic Wanshou Temple (Temple of Longevity) in Haidian District, is a comprehensive museum dedicated to Chinese art and culture. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty (1577) and later expanded in the Qing Dynasty, the temple complex was converted into the museum in 1985, showcasing a vast collection of ancient ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, jade, and bronze artifacts. Its serene classical gardens and halls provide a fitting backdrop for exhibitions that explore over 3,000 years of Chinese artistic heritage.

Grand Canal

The Grand Canal of China is the world’s longest and oldest man-made waterway, stretching over 1,100 miles from Beijing to Hangzhou. Its construction began in the 5th century BCE and was significantly expanded during the Sui Dynasty (581–618 CE) to facilitate trade and transport between northern and southern China. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it played a crucial role in China’s economic and cultural development for centuries.

Tongzhou Weir

Tongzhou Weir is a historic water control structure located in Tongzhou District, Beijing, built during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) to regulate the flow of the Grand Canal. It played a crucial role in facilitating grain transport and irrigation, supporting the capital’s supply chain for centuries. Today, it remains a significant cultural heritage site, reflecting ancient Chinese hydraulic engineering achievements.

Gantang

Gantang is a historic town in Fujian Province, China, known for its well-preserved ancient architecture and cultural heritage. It was an important center for tea and porcelain trade during the Song and Ming dynasties, with many traditional houses, bridges, and temples still standing today. The town reflects the prosperity of the ancient Maritime Silk Road and offers a glimpse into traditional Chinese rural life.