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.

Theme of the month

This  is a mechanism for addressing public concerns in a timely manner.  Starting from 2021, the city has been identifying thorny and chronic  issues, based on records of the previous year's 12345 hotline calls,  that require policy interventions at the municipal level. This mechanism  involves commitment by the city's top leadership, monthly  consultations, and progress monitoring for key matters. Each month, two  to three specific issues centering on one particular theme are  addressed. For each issue, a lead department is to take charge under the  guidance of one municipal leader and with collaboration from other  relevant departments to solve the issue and improve public satisfaction.