On April 12, the "Foreign Journalists Visit Beijing 2024 – Changping District Special Event" was held. One hundred journalists from 91 countries including the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Russia, Hungary, and India visited the Future Science City, Xiaotangshan Modern Agricultural Science Demonstration Park, and Beijing Changping Vocational School (CPVS). They gained a comprehensive insight into the development progress of Changping District, and applauded Beijing’s first-class innovation ecosystem and the achievements of its open development.

Learning about the planning and development of Future Science City

At the exhibition hall of the Future Science City, officials from Changping District briefed the journalists on the background, overall planning, talent attraction, and operational mechanisms of the Future Science City, and highlighted the development of two key industries, namely advanced energy and biomedicine.

In the “Energy Valley” at the eastern zone of the Future Science City, the journalists learned about the construction and operational mechanisms of the scientific city. Its vibrant innovation left a lasting impression on Sabrina Massima, host from Gabon 24, who said, “This is a fertile ground teeming with creativity, where numerous innovative enterprises and research institutions have formed a dynamic ecosystem, attracting a large pool of talent. The interaction of various innovative factors has brought about a series of remarkable achievements.” A journalist from the economic column of Colombia's El Espectador also said that Changping District's development and planning are role models to learn from.

Presentation of clinical research projects at GBM

Situated in the “Life Valley” in the western zone of the Future Science City, Beijing GoBroad Hospital (GBM) not only focuses on clinical research but also actively undertakes related projects that align with international standards, aiming to be a world-class player in the field. There, foreign journalists gained an in-depth understanding of the achievements of Changping District in fostering its medical innovation ecosystem, exchanged contact information with hospital staff, and asked about detailed information regarding international cooperation opportunities.

Experiencing clean energy demonstration projects

At the Integrated Smart Zero-Carbon Power Plant Model Project, known as the "Zero Carbon Energy Park", of the State Power Investment Corporation Ltd. (SPIC), the journalists saw 39 advanced technologies across four scenarios: commercial buildings, industrial users, eco-friendly parks, and beautiful villages. They involve cutting-edge facilities such as energy flow digital twins and smart control systems, demonstrating Changping District's achievements in energy innovation. In addition, the visitors had the opportunity to see and experience various clean energy demonstration projects including photovoltaic wireless charging, energy-efficient show flats, and direct current power sources. They engaged in in-depth communication with on-site staff, highly praising China's determination to achieve the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals and the great wisdom demonstrated therein. A journalist from Egypt said that the planning and development fully embody the philosophy and wisdom of Chinese modernization.

Observing agricultural science and technology

The Xiaotangshan Modern Agricultural Science Demonstration Park has set up greenhouses to cultivate fruit species typically grown in the south of China. Dekopon, lemons, and other tropical and subtropical fruits have been planted here, presenting a vibrant, green, and fragrant scene of modern agriculture. Modnath Dhakal, a journalist from The Rising Nepal showed a strong interest in the smart greenhouses and said, “The agricultural technology is amazing. It's heartening to see the new achievements in Beijing’s modern agriculture.”

Learning about vocational education

The journalists also visited the CPVS to learn about the school's experience and practices in aligning their education with market demands and cultivating high-quality skilled talent. Ibrahim Hulail from the Maldives showed a keen interest, saying, "The Maldives attaches importance to the development of vocational education, and what we learned today fits well with our country's needs. We will leverage our media channels to encourage our country’s vocational education community to come here and learn more."

The event was co-hosted by the Beijing Foreign Affairs Office and Changping District. This year, the Office will continue to host special events for foreign media themed on business and investment promotion to present to the world Beijing's investment environment and opportunities. With greater efforts, we aim to facilitate international exchanges and cooperation, support businesses in attracting global resources and venturing out, and tell the story of investment in Beijing.