On July 14, the 2026 “Foreign Journalists Exploring Beijing” - Pinggu District Special Event on Promoting High-Tech Farming Z-Park was jointly hosted by the Beijing Foreign Affairs Office and the Pinggu District People’s Government. A total of 95 foreign journalists from 88 countries visited Pinggu District to experience the charm of modern agriculture.

At the promotional event, relevant officials of Pinggu District gave a presentation of the district’s achievements in the international development of agricultural science and technology, modern logistics, and the culture and tourism industry. The foreign journalists gained a detailed understanding of Pinggu’s efforts in developing the High-Tech Farming Z-Park and building itself into Beijing’s showcase for China’s strength in agriculture.

At Jiase Farm, the foreign journalists observed satellite remote sensing technology and “four-condition monitoring” equipment on site, and learned about the farm’s development in smart agriculture, commercial services for agriculture, and other fields.

Moiz Farooq, a Pakistani journalist, said that Jiase Farm’s modern facilities, especially its sophisticated and efficient irrigation system, were impressive, and expressed the hope to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Pinggu.

Yukou Poultry is the world’s largest layer chicken breeding enterprise. After learning through smart screens and other means about the enterprise’s efforts to promote the “going global” of layers and breeder chickens, the foreign journalists showed great interest and exchanged contact information with the enterprise’s managers.

A journalist from Oman expressed deep admiration for the enterprise’s layer chicken breeding technologies, and said he hoped there would be opportunities to learn from such experience. He believed that these advanced technologies also have potential for wider application in desert areas of Oman and other Gulf countries.

At the Zhongguancun Agricultural Science and Technology Park Innovation Works, the foreign journalists gained an in-depth understanding of Pinggu District’s development of the High-Tech Farming Z-Park, listened to ZaochenBio’s introduction on the R&D of microalgae resources, and tasted specialty products such as plant-based chicken wings from Xmeats.

Mohammed Elzibar Ismail Aleaiser, a journalist from Sudan, was deeply impressed by Pinggu’s achievements in agricultural science and technology. “In particular, its innovative practices in healthy food and alternative proteins have shown us that technology is changing traditional agriculture and opening up new opportunities and a brighter future for the sector,” he said.

During the event, the foreign journalists visited Zixingyuan (Beijing) Food Technology Co., Ltd. to see its modern food production lines. They also visited the Violin Experience Center of Huadong Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. to learn about violin-making craftsmanship.

A journalist from the Central African Republic was visiting Pinggu for the second time. She said, “During this visit, I once again witnessed Pinggu’s development and changes. Everything has taken on a brand-new look, which is truly refreshing.”

This promotional tour is part of the 2026 “Foreign Journalists Exploring Beijing” series of events organized by Beijing Foreign Affairs Office. The event invited journalists from mainstream foreign media to visit local communities. Through the lenses of agricultural technological innovation and distinctive leisure culture, it presented a multi-dimensional view of the dynamic practices of rural revitalization and the capital’s development achievements in the new era, serving as a bridge to promote international exchange and explore cooperation opportunities.