On April 17, journalists from eight countries participating in an APEC-themed training program visited Huairou District. From the Yanqi Lake International Conference Resort, a venue that has witnessed landmark moments of China’s major-country diplomacy, to the Huairou Science City, a hub of cutting-edge scientific and technological innovation, foreign journalists had an immersive experience of the vibrant innovation and openness of the two destinations.

Following a route lined with green mountains and clear waters, the foreign journalists first arrived at the APEC Exhibition Center. With nearly 500 precious exhibits and a wealth of photos and videos, the center offers a vivid record of the 2014 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. At the Yanqi Lake International Conference Center, the journalists visited signature venues including Jixian Hall, Hongyan Hall, and the South Square, and were briefed on the services and support for major events. The magnificent Chinese-style architecture and many details of the venue arrangements impressed the visitors, many of whom took out their phones to snap photos.

Staff members introduce the services available at the Huairou Science City Government Service E-Station to foreign journalists

At the Huairou Science City, the foreign journalists experienced its strong sci-tech atmosphere and attentive services for enterprises. The Huairou Science City Government Service E-Station and the Yanqi International Talent Service Hub cover more than 60 frequently requested services that can be handled on a one-stop basis, as well as over 1,700 services available online. The practice of “letting data do more work and applicants make fewer trips” won wide praise from the visitors. One journalist remarked, “You have provided researchers with a first-class environment for entrepreneurship. It must be very convenient and comfortable to work and live here. This comprehensive service system is well worth learning from.”

Interacting with a bionic emotional robot developed by Beijing Guangzhui Interactive Technology Co., Ltd.

The two cutting-edge technology companies journalists visited afterwards further impressed them with the vitality of Huairou Science City. At Beijing Guangzhui Interactive Technology Co., Ltd., a fascinating robot performance drew the visitors’ attention. The rich facial expressions of the high-degree-of-freedom bionic emotional robot made the foreign journalists feel as if science fiction had become reality. “Scenes we used to see only in sci-fi films have become real here,” one of them said. Multifield Low-Temperature Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. showcased its advanced technologies in nano-motion control for extreme environments. The foreign journalists had in-depth exchanges with the company’s executives and team members, and exchanged contact information to learn more about related technologies and products.

Learning about sci-tech commercialization achievements of Multifield Low-Temperature Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

“Huairou has perfectly preserved its natural environment and historical heritage while fostering cutting-edge technologies that represent the future. Here, I have seen an epitome of Beijing’s modernization,” said a foreign journalist at the end of the visit.

This visit marked the first of the 2026 “Foreign Journalists Experiencing Beijing” series of events. 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, the series invites foreign journalists to visit local communities and various sites across the city. Through first-hand observations, it aims to present Beijing’s business environment and investment opportunities to the world from multiple perspectives and in an all-round manner. By leveraging the diverse perspectives and global communication networks of foreign media, the series showcases Beijing’s dynamic practices in its innovation-driven development.