To tell engaging stories about Beijing and make its voice heard, the Translation and Interpretation Center of Beijing Foreign Affairs Office, in collaboration with China Academy for Public Policy Translation of Beijing International Studies University, has initiated a series titled “Understand Beijing: One Key Phrase a Day”. From this year’s Beijing Government Work Report, thirty seven trending policy buzzwords have been selected. Their elucidation, along with the official translation, is now being published to highlight the significant measures Beijing has undertaken in pursuit of high-quality development and the resultant achievements. Through this series, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of our city among foreign institutions and nationals in Beijing.
The "two zones"
They refer to the Integrated National Demonstration Zone for Greater Service Sector Openness, and the China (Beijing) Pilot Free Trade Zone. These initiatives are pioneering efforts that will help set a new framework for a more advanced open economy in the country. They focus on technological innovation, service sector liberalization, and the digital economy, all geared towards the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. The goal is to become a pacesetter in aligning with internationally accepted trade rules, with continuous efforts to foster a market-oriented, law-based and accessible business climate in keeping with established international norms. Ultimately this will stimulate high-quality development with a new level of openness.