City government departments

Central Announcement refers to the historic public notice board in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, officially known as the Tiananmen Rostrum, where major state announcements and proclamations were traditionally made. Its history dates back to the Ming Dynasty when it served as the main gate of the Imperial City, and it became a symbol of national political significance after the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Today, it remains a prominent cultural site and backdrop for important national ceremonies.