International Friendship Ambassadors Experience Beijing’s International Services_Express

On April 2, 2025, a special “live demonstration” of Beijing’s international services was held at Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA). Organized by the Office of Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee and the Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, this event brought together 30 International Friendship Ambassadors, including foreign experts, business executives, and reporters based in Beijing, to experience Beijing’s international services.

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30 International Friendship Ambassadors experience Beijing’s international services

Immersive Experience: Exploring Beijing Services Through Details

“Welcome to the service area of BCIA!” With a staff member’s warm introduction, the International Friendship Ambassadors were instantly drawn to the standardized service counters and thoughtful offerings.

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International Friendship Ambassadors learn about Beijing’s international service at the BCIA

In the payment services area, contactless mobile payments enabled smooth and efficient cash withdrawals using foreign bank cards and currency exchange. The mobile services area offered instant-activation local SIM cards for seamless global connectivity. At the culture and tourism area, International Friendship Ambassadors learned about the free half-day layover tour designed for holders of Beijing Pass and inbound transit passengers, expressing willingness to recommend these services to their friends. Officials from relevant departments also presented Beijing’s efforts to improve the international language environment and develop international communities.

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Francesco Faiola, Recipient of the 16th Great Wall Friendship Award and Researcher of the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences at Chinese Academy of Sciences, purchases a Beijing Pass on-site

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Mark Levine, Professor at Minzu University of China and Recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, inquires about the international services

Sharing Insights: Advancing Beijing’s International Services Together

“We have lived and worked in Beijing for many years, witnessing its international services evolve from functional to exceptional,” participants remarked during discussions. While commending the achievements and highlights of international services, such as seamless payments and multilingual support, they offered constructive suggestions on existing challenges in daily life, work, and study in Beijing. Their suggestions included expanding services at BCIA, such as promoting the Beijing Pass and English maps, as well as improving healthcare access, school admissions, and banking procedures for foreign nationals.

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International Friendship Ambassadors sharing insights for Beijing’s international services

Moving forward, Beijing Foreign Affairs Office will host more activities for International Friendship Ambassadors to explore the city. These efforts aim to engage more foreign nationals in supporting Beijing’s development and refining international services, further enhancing Beijing’s global appeal.