I am the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing, Federico Roberto Antonelli. On March 20, 1977, it was my first time to Chaoyang District. I was two and a half years old. I grew up in Chaoyang District. At that time, I lived around Jianguomen, Dongdaqiao, as far as Sanlitun. The areas to the north and east of Sanlitun have not yet been planned and constructed. I left Beijing in 1985. From 2011 to 2019, I worked as the Legal Attaché of the Embassy of Italy in China for 8 years. At the end of August 2022, I came back as the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute, Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of Italy. Things in Chaoyang has changed dramatically. When I was a child in Beijing, there was only farmland without the imprint of modernization. There was no Italian restaurant at that time, but it gradually developed over time. Now there are many international spots here, Lufthansa center was the first to be planned and constructed. Today,…

Chaoyang District in Beijing boasts numerous distinctions that set it apart as a top region among the other districts in Beijing. With its largest parks, trendiest shopping malls, most extensive presence of multinational enterprises and regional headquarters, and stunning urban rivers and dazzling airways, the district offers visitors and residents a diverse array of attractions. Moreover, the district is distinguished by the warmth and hospitality of its local residents. How could the district stand out in various fields in Beijing? Chaoyang District is renowned for its collection of Beijing's landmarks. Among these noteworthy sites are the National Stadium (Bird's Nest), Water Cube, China National Convention Center, National Speed Skating Oval (aka the Ice Ribbon), New Workers' Stadium, and Beijing Capital International Airport, all of which contribute to the district's international reputation. Most of the foreign embassies in Beijing are…

To further enhance the effectiveness of “Two Zones” construction, help enterprises understand Beijing’s latest opening-up measures, and make good use of various policies, the column “Understanding ‘Two Zones’ Policies” has been launched. The column will invite departmental leaders and experts to provide more accurate and practical guidelines on policy applications. This time, we have with us Jiao Ye from the SAFE Beijing Foreign Exchange Administrative Department to interpret Beijing’s pilot program for payment facilitation for income from capital projects. (Source: WeChat Official Account “Window for Beijing CBD”)