Editor’s Note:
As the seasons change and a new year unfolds, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges is poised to enter a new phase. Looking back at 2024, under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, particularly Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, Beijing’s people-to-people diplomatic endeavors remained closely aligned with the overarching goals of serving China’s overall diplomacy, strengthening people-to-people ties between China and foreign nations, and supporting Beijing’s development as the national capital in the new era. With an optimized work pattern that ensures higher efficiency, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges has made significant progress, yielding notable highlights.
In 2024, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges achieved significant outcomes through more proactive and effective measures in serving the overall diplomatic endeavors of the Party and the country.
In 2024, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges produced highlights by building stronger synergy for strengthening people-to-people bonds under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
In 2024, Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges contributed to the capital’s high-quality development, with steady progress and breakthroughs in foreign exchanges across key areas.
Now, let’s take a moment to reflect on the highlights of Beijing’s people-to-people international exchanges in 2024.
Supporting the Capital’s Development in the New Era (Part I)
In 2024, Beijing’s people-to-people diplomacy focused on supporting the capital’s development in the new era. Efforts were directed at mobilizing resources and expanding channels to establish platforms for international and economic exchanges. The pooling of high-quality resources and the development of industrial hubs helped foster a favorable environment and conditions for the city’s high-standard opening up.
Collaborative Efforts to Build High-Level Platforms
People’s organizations, universities, and other social organizations have fully leveraged their extensive professional expertise and rich network resources to establish high-level international cooperation platforms, supporting the capital’s development in the new era.
The 16th Meeting of the International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Beijing
The 16th Meeting of the International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Beijing (IBLAC), hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-council (CCPIT Beijing), brought together advisors from Fortune Global 500 companies to provide insights for Beijing’s high-quality development. Their constructive suggestions have been translated into innovative measures to drive the city’s reform and growth.
The 2024 World Frontier Science and Technology Conference Organized by the China International Association for Promotion of Science and Technology (CIAPST) during the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS)
During the 2024 CIFTIS, a total of 14 national industry associations and chambers of commerce decoupled from administrative organs in Beijing, including the CIAPST, organized 17 professional forums. These events have facilitated the exchanges and practical cooperation between Chinese and foreign enterprises.
The Global Digital Business Education Alliance Established in Beijing
Initiated by Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), the Global Digital Business Education Alliance was established in Beijing, and the Beijing Initiative on Global Digital Business Education Alliance was released. A total of 71 universities from 11 countries joined as founding members and signed agreements on industry-academia-research cooperation, aiming to build an international platform for digital business education cooperation.
The Beijing Service Center for Overseas Non-Governmental Organizations (BSCONGO) has built a service platform to actively guide overseas NGOs in participating in key international exchange initiatives. In 2024, overseas NGOs in Beijing participated in over 50 projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, with project funding exceeding 30 million yuan.
