Recently, Shijingshan District convened the 2025 Plenary Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPC Shijingshan District Committee. Chang Wei, Secretary of the CPC Shijingshan District Committee and Director of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPC Shijingshan District Committee, presided over the meeting. Wan Long, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Shijingshan District Committee, District Mayor, and Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPC Shijingshan District Committee, and Zhang Lijun, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Shijingshan District Committee and Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPC Shijingshan District Committee, were also in attendance.
Main items on the agenda included studying the key principles of the 2025 plenary session of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee (Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Leading Group of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee), as well as the Conference of the Municipal Leading Group for Improving Beijing’s Role as the Center for International Exchanges, and Beijing Municipal Conference on Foreign Affairs and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs. The meeting also reviewed the 2024 work report and 2025 key priorities of the Shijingshan Foreign Affairs Committee, along with the list of key tasks for the District Leading Group in 2025.
The meeting emphasized that 2025 marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan and is critical for paving the way for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan. The district’s foreign affairs work hold strategic significance and responsibility. It is essential to thoroughly implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress, as well as the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The district must resolutely adhere to the central government’s foreign affairs policies, align its efforts with the broader framework of the Party’s and the nation’s overall diplomatic strategy and Beijing’s diplomatic endeavors. Furthermore, it is imperative to further strengthen coordinated planning and concrete actions in this area, and steadily advance the role of Beijing as the center for international exchanges, thereby opening up a new chapter in the district’s foreign affairs work.
The meeting underscored the need to raise political awareness and leverage high-standard foreign affairs work to support the district’s high-level opening up and high-quality development. Efforts will be made to facilitate international exchanges and cooperation with the district’s unique resources, ensure the success of major international events such as the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) and the WTT China Smash, and accelerate the development of a specialized convention and exhibition town. The district will build its international communication capabilities and tell the Shijingshan story to the world. Furthermore, it will deepen the multi-tiered framework for international exchanges and expand its global circle of friends. Inter-departmental coordination will be enhanced to support investment promotion, improve the foreign-related service system, and foster a business climate in keeping with international standards.
The meeting highlighted the importance of proactive engagement and dedicated efforts to support Beijing’s role as the center for international exchanges. Efforts will be made to optimize the international language environment, improve international consumption spaces, and enhance the efficiency and accessibility of departure tax refund services for overseas visitors. Leveraging its unique status as the “Dual Olympic District”, the district will host high-level international cultural and sports events, striving to create new highlights for international exchanges along the western extension of Chang’an Avenue.
The meeting stressed the necessity to strengthen the Party’s leadership in foreign affairs. The coordinating role of the Shijingshan Foreign Affairs Committee should be fully utilized, with all departments working closely to foster synergy. The district will proactively implement the “Year of Conduct Improvement and Capacity Building” initiative, enhancing professional training programs to develop a high-caliber, professional team of foreign affairs personnel.
