Beijing will improve the international competitiveness of its aviation hub and continuously enhance its service functions and radiation capabilities. Comprehensively build the core hub of the Air Silk Road, optimize and intensify the international route network, promote the improvement of the quality and efficiency of Capital International Airport Terminal 3, complete and put into use the Lize City Terminal, let more people choose Beijing as a "transit station", and build the first choice for international transit travel.
This is what the reporter learned on the 12th at a special press conference on the theme of the "15th Five-Year Plan" series "Continuing to strengthen the capacity building of the international exchange center to enhance Beijing's global influence and attractiveness" starting from the beginning of the capital.
Yu Haiyong, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, said that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Beijing's foreign-related service facilitation reforms continued to deepen. In 2025, Beijing's ports will see more than 6.5 million foreign personnel entering and leaving the country, a year-on-year increase of 34.5%, and will receive more than 4.557 million inbound foreign tourists, exceeding the 2019 level. Small and micro congestion points such as payment, transportation, and communication will continue to be opened, making it more convenient for foreigners to do business, study, and travel in Beijing. In the next five years, Beijing will strive to build an international environment that is “near and far away” so that more international people can understand Beijing, come to Beijing, fall in love with Beijing and take root in Beijing.
On June 21, in Beijing, foreign tourists walked out of the Tiantan Park Cultural and Creative Store. During the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Beijing's municipal parks received a total of 1.2278 million tourists. The top three tourists were Temple of Heaven Park, Summer Palace, and Beihai Park. Photo by China News Service reporter Yang Yuran
Yu Haiyong said that Beijing will actively expand new integration scenarios of "aviation + consumption + culture and tourism", optimize the functions of Beijing services (airport service points), and put more domestic products on the shelves of airport duty-free shops. Make good use of the national visa-free policy to improve various visa services and entry-exit facilitation. By 2030, we strive to have Beijing Port account for about 3.8% of the country’s total number of entries and exits.
Yu Haiyong said that Beijing will systematically improve its foreign-related service capabilities and improve its urban service system in line with international standards. Focus on improving the level of digital services and promoting the convenient application of identity document information for overseas personnel. Optimize services such as self-service subway ticket purchase for foreigners and tapping cards to pass through gates, and improve the foreign-related service functions of online ride-hailing platforms to make travel more worry-free. Launch multiple convenient payment tools and actively promote the construction of barrier-free payment service blocks to make payments more friendly. Strengthen the construction of a language environment for international exchanges and improve the foreign language service capabilities of key foreign-related places such as passenger transport hubs, tourist attractions, star hotels, and large business districts to make communication smoother. Accelerate the international upgrading and transformation of relevant business platforms around the entire chain of food, accommodation, travel, shopping and entertainment to make services more considerate.
Yu Haiyong said that Beijing will optimize services for foreigners by category and continue to create an international environment that is suitable for living, working, business and traveling. Strengthen the "Study in Beijing" brand and optimize the supply of foreign-related medical services. Explore the opening of foreign-related service venues in Chaoyang, Haidian, Shunyi and other areas where foreigners are concentrated, and establish a one-stop foreign talent service center that integrates customs clearance convenience, social security, innovation and entrepreneurship and other matters. Improve the inbound tourism experience and make application scenarios such as guided tours, reservations and ticket purchases, dining and shopping, and departure tax refunds more smooth and convenient.
Yu Haiyong said that Beijing will shape the international image of the city that blends ancient and modern times, build an international communication system with a distinctive city image, and vividly tell the story of the thousand-year-old ancient capital, the "Double Olympic City", the development of the capital in the new era, and the lives of citizens in a three-dimensional and multi-dimensional way. We will continue to hold events such as receptions for envoys stationed in China and "Foreign Correspondents Entering Beijing" to spread the latest, most beautiful and best Beijing through "outer pens" and "outer mouths". Continue to expand the influence of cultural festivals such as the Beijing International Film Festival and Beijing International Music Festival, and successfully host international sports events such as the Beijing Marathon, World Athletics Championships, and China Tennis Open at a high level. (over)
