Street view of Sanlitun [Photo via VCG] The thematic forum "Vigorous Beijing: Unleash Vitality of Consumption", as part of the 2023 The Beijing News Think-Tank Spring Summit themed "Confidence and Prosperity", was held on April 11. The Forum was co-hosted by the Beijing News and Qianlong.com and organized by the Beijing News Think Tank and Seashell Finance. According to Chen Dai, Director of the Administration Committee of Beijing Central Business District, Chaoyang District will embrace the new trends of consumption upgrading, promote the integrated development of commerce, tourism, culture, sports, and science, improve the environment for consumption, innovate consumption scenarios, and create new demands with high-quality supplies, to boost up the District's development capacity as the main support zone of an international consumption center city. As Chen introduced, a consumption ecosystem encompasses both the "hard" and "soft" environments. In terms…

On May 10, Panjiayuan Antique Market opened for the first time on a Wednesday night, with hundreds of vendors taking to their stalls. Previously, the night market only took place on Fridays. Panjiayuan Antique Market has gradually come to be regarded as a symbol of culture, attracting not just traditional handicraft enthusiasts but also young people beginning to explore the market's antique offerings and experience the cultural ambiance of Beijing. In the future, the Wednesday night market will feature cultural and creative products, while the products of the Friday night market will remain the same as usual. Tourists taking photos at Panjiayuan Antique Market During the day, amazing cultural artifacts make up most of the market. The market features a wider range of offerings after dusk, including bracelets, pendants, phone charms, second-hand game consoles, and cameras, among others. Although the market on a Wednesday night is not as busy as on a Friday night, vendors are…

On May 12, Phase II of Tongjiu Road in Chaoyang District (the section from Dexian Road to Santaishan Road) was officially put into operation. It will become a transportation route functioning as the "4.5th Ring Road", which will facilitate the regional transportation.   The "4.5th Ring Road" Opened near Homes As Tongjiu Road is parallel to the South 4th Ring Road and is located between the South 4th Ring Road and the South 5th Ring Road, it is also called the "4.5th Ring Road". Tongjiu Road starts from No. 11 Road, Dahongmen, Fengtai District in the west and ends at Chengshousi Road, Chaoyang District in the east, with a total length of about 5.83 kilometers. An urban trunk road in the east-west direction will be added for the south Chaoyang as the Phase II of Tongjiu Road opened, which connects with Liuquan Road and Phase I of Tongjiu Road in the west and Hongfang Road in the east.…

To further enhance the effectiveness of "Two Zones" construction, help enterprises understand Beijing's latest opening-up measures, and make proper use of various policies, Beijing "Two Zones" Office has worked with relevant departments to jointly launch the column entitled "Understanding 'Two Zones' Policies". The column will invite departmental leaders and experts to provide more accurate and practical guidelines on policy applications. This time, we have with us Du Kang from Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park to interpret Beijing's pilot program for the "approval upon filing" policy in the accreditation of hi-tech enterprises. (Source: WeChat Official Account of Chaoyang District Bureau of Commerce)

    Mrs. Venus Rincon, spouse of the Ambassador of Venezuela to China, enjoys boat rides and tea. My husband and I arrived in China not long ago and while we were taking a stroll we came across people enjoying boat rides and tea. The atmosphere was so inviting and relaxing that I couldn't resist the temptation to join them and savor some tea. Today, my dream has come true. I am absolutely in love with the lifestyle here in the place where we reside. I have traveled to several countries before, I have fallen deeply in love with China. The greenery, vegetation, and scenery are all so breathtaking that they have left a deep impression on me and I have become a huge fan. The old tea, on the other hand, has a pure white chocolate flavor due to its vintage, and I would also recommend it if you plan to enjoy a coffee afternoon with a few friends. Good tea is worth recommending. I like white tea.     Roman, an International…