Review of Work During 2023

Sound economic recovery

The city's Gross Regional Product (GRP) grew by 5.2% from the previous year to around 4.4 trillion yuan.

General public budget revenue increased by 8.2%, exceeding 600 billion yuan.

Surveyed urban unemployment rate was 4.4%.

Overall consumer prices remained stable, and personal incomes grew in step with economic growth.

Per capita GRP and labor productivity measured by output per worker were the highest among provincial-level jurisdictions in China, while energy and water consumption per 10,000 yuan of GRP were the lowest.

Leveraging Beijing's strategic status as the capital of China, we achieved more substantive progress in the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region.

We demolished 23.15 million square meters of illegal structures and vacated 2,282 hectares of land.

The Beijing Performing Arts Centre, the Beijing Library, and the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing entered service.

The contractual value of technology transfers from Beijing to Tianjin and Hebei reached 74.87 billion yuan, representing a growth of 110%.

We harnessed the power of technological innovation to cultivate a stronger driving force for high-quality development.

A total of 30,000 5G base stations were added.

Generative AI and large language model products approved for public use in Beijing accounted for nearly half of the national total.

The High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone achieved seamless and integrated operation over an area of 160 square kilometers.

The added value generated from the digital economy now comprises 42.9% of Beijing's GRP.

Beijing saw a remarkable 20.3% surge in new business registrations, pushing the total number of registered businesses in the city to over 2.11 million.

We stepped up protection of the historic and cultural sites in Beijing, and cultural programs of the capital continued to flourish.

We revitalized 15 heritage sites including the Altar of Land and Grain.

A total of 17,000 events under the 'Capital Civic Life' series were held, and the number of commercial performances surpassed 40,000.

Another 11 museums were registered, and 27 quasi-museums were opened.

We increased inputs in ensuring the wellbeing of our citizens, leading to a steady improvement in their quality of life.

Over 6,000 nursery slots were added in kindergartens.

We added another 38,000 places at primary and middle schools.

We added 6,232 eldercare beds tailored to diverse needs.

We introduced 50 customized school-only bus service routes.

We strengthened eco-environmental conservation and achieved new progress in Beijing's green development.

The annual average concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) registered 32 μg/m3.

The city's sewage disposal rate climbed to 97.3%.

Beijing's forest coverage reached 44.9%, and the total number of parks increased to 1,065.

We stayed committed to ensuring both development and security, providing an increasingly robust safeguard for the capital.

Targeted efforts were made to tackle safety hazards associated with gas, electric bikes, and self-built houses in rural areas.

We completed China's inaugural pilot program for early redemption of local government special-purpose bonds.

We devoted our utmost efforts to respond to the flash flood in July, which resulted in significant achievements in flood prevention, mitigation, and disaster relief.

We promptly evacuated 542,000 construction workers and residents from the affected areas.

We provided immediate assistance to 2,831 passengers and crew members on three Beijing-bound trains stranded by the flood, all of whom were safely rescued.

Water, electricity, gas, and heating services have been restored to their pre-disaster levels.

We earnestly carried out theoretical study programs for Party members and continued to raise the efficiency and effectiveness of government services.

A number of issues were effectively addressed, meeting people's expectations and development needs.

We processed 692 motions and suggestions raised by deputies to Beijing Municipal People's Congress and 1,054 proposals made by CPPCC Beijing Municipal Committee members.

The government continued to practice economy by cutting general, non-essential and non-obligatory expenditures by 2.39 billion yuan.

Major Tasks for 2024

Opening up new prospects for high-quality development of the capital

The main targets for economic and social development this year are as follows:

Grow the GRP by around 5%;

Increase the general public budget revenue by 5%;

Maintain the surveyed urban unemployment rate below 5%;

Ensure personal income grow in step with economic growth;

Meet national targets in eco-environmental conservation, energy and water conservation.

We must prioritize work as follows:

First, we must take proactive measures to serve the overarching initiatives.

Second, we must balance progress with stability and implement policies in a systematic manner.

Third, we must harness growth to promote stability while increasing the quality and efficiency of our development.

Fourth, we must establish new growth drivers before abolishing the old ones, and advance reform and innovation.

Fifth, we must always have plans in place for worst-case scenarios and guard against risks.

Going forward, we will focus on the following 11 tasks.

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First, we will systematically improve Beijing's capacity to serve as the national capital and strive for greater progress in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development.

Further implement the Master Plan of Development for Beijing (2016-2035).

Strengthen Beijing's role as the national center for international exchanges.

Continue the special program for urban improvement.

Speed up the development of the BMC and Xiong'an New Area.

Strengthen collaborative innovation and industrial cooperation.

Enhance collaboration in developing and sharing public services.

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Second, we will focus on turning Beijing into an international innovation center and establish new growth drivers and strengths.

Intensify the reform and development of education.

Boost the efficiency of the innovation system.

Step up the building of world-leading science parks.

Build Beijing into a reservoir of best minds.

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Third, we will provide support for the growth of the digital economy, and make it stronger, more efficient, and larger in scale to effectively empower the high-quality development of the capital city.

Take coordinated moves to promote the development of the digital industry.

Support the transformation of traditional industries with digital technologies.

Take solid steps in building a smart city.

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Fourth, we will place more emphasis on the development of the "two zones" and advance reform and opening-up on a stronger foundation.

Steadily expand institutional opening up.

Improve Beijing's government services to foster a more favorable business environment.

Expand reform of key areas and crucial links.

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Fifth, we will expand domestic demand in parallel with the supply-side structural reform and consolidate the positive trend in economic recovery.

Redouble efforts to tap consumption potential.

Expand effective investment.

Move faster to cultivate new productive forces.

Deliver better fiscal and financial services.

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Sixth, we will promote cultural prosperity and make new progress as the national cultural center.

Extensively apply the core socialist values.

Protect and keep alive our historical and cultural heritage.

Make Beijing a capital of performing arts.

Ignite cultural creativity.

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Seventh, We will focus on improving precision governance to make our city more livable.

Further advance urban renewal.

Ensure comprehensive management of the city's transport system.

Improve the management of municipal services.

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Eighth, we will implement the program to turn 100 villages into exemplary models and revitalize 1,000 villages, and accelerate the integration of urban-rural development.

Foster new rural economic activities.

Build a beautiful and harmonious countryside.

Create more channels for increasing rural incomes.

Ensure more balanced development across different parts of the city.

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Ninth, we will strengthen environmental protection and strive to become a model zone for building a Beautiful China.

Continue the critical battle against pollution.

Work actively and prudently toward the goals of reaching peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality.

Create an eco-city with lush greenery and clear water.

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Tenth, we will prioritize and intensify our efforts to ensure and increase the wellbeing of our citizens, fulfilling their aspirations for a better life.

Promote high-quality and full employment.

Advance the Healthy Beijing initiative.

Improve the eldercare service system.

Build a new development model for the real estate market.

Build a solid social safety net.

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Eleventh, we will accelerate the establishment of an overall safety and emergency response framework to ensure security and stability of the capital.

Advance all-round post-disaster recovery and reconstruction.

Redouble efforts to make Beijing a more resilient city.

Enforce strict standards for workplace safety and fire safety.

Better ensure safety and security in Beijing.