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 II)
In 2024, focusing on the key task of supporting the capital’s development in the new era, Beijing actively advanced people-to-people diplomacy and established new platforms for international and economic exchanges by mobilizing resources and expanding channels. The pooling of high-quality resources and the development of industrial hubs helped foster an enabling environment and favorable conditions for the city’s high-standard opening-up.
Promoting Industrial Integration to Foster New Growth Drivers
National industry associations and chambers of commerce decoupled from administrative organs, enterprises, and social organizations in Beijing have fully leveraged their strengths to promote industrial cooperation and development.
The World’s First Large-scale Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Power Generation Demonstration Project Launched in Beijing E-Town
In 2024, the Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Power Generation Demonstration Project, a collaboration between Zhongguancun Development Group (ZGC Group) and Germany’s Deutz AG, was officially launched in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (also known as Beijing E-Town). As the world’s first large-scale hydrogen internal combustion engine power generation project, and one of Beijing’s key foreign-funded initiatives in the hydrogen energy sector in recent years, the project plays a leading role in advancing China-Germany cooperation in this field.
2024 Sustainable Natural Fibres Global Conference Held in Pinggu District
The China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation (CAPIAC) and Pinggu District strengthened their collaboration by hosting the Sustainable Natural Fibres Global Conference and establishing a permanent conference site for the World Conference on Farm Animal Welfare in the Pinggu National Agricultural Science and Technology Park. The aim is to support Pinggu District in building an agricultural innovation center with global influence.
The 6th China-Russia Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (CRIEC) Held in Chaoyang District
The 6th CRIEC “Welcome to Chaoyang Beijing” International Entrepreneurship Acceleration Camp Activity was co-hosted by the Beijing International Exchange Association (BIEA), the Beijing Chaoyang District Enterprise Confederation (BJCYDEC), and the Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) Science Park. Participants explored future collaboration opportunities in three key areas: civil aerospace, biotech, and new materials.
Li Yalan Chairs IGU Executive Committee Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye
China Gas Association and Beijing Gas Group supported Li Yalan, former Chairperson of the Board of Beijing Gas Group, in fulfilling her role as the rotating President of the International Gas Union (IGU). During the 2024 IGU Executive Committee and Council meetings, she promoted Beijing’s energy transition policies and achievements, and advocated for international cooperation in natural gas, which helped build momentum for the 2025 World Gas Conference (WGC) to be held in Beijing.
