Politics · China · 10 hrs ago
Beijing plans major projects for its fourth embassy district
Beijing plans to advance major projects for a fourth embassy district in the eastern part of the city.
The plans also include developing the Jinzhan International Cooperation Service Area as a new landmark for Beijing’s international growth.
City officials say they will strengthen Beijing’s international links by coordinating major facilities and cooperation platforms with local industries.
In the north, the city plans to draw international research and innovation to its science cities and improve the Olympic Centre area.
Western projects include support for international technology cooperation, a conference and exhibition district at Shougang Park, and an AI innovation corridor.
In the south, Beijing aims to support advanced industries including biomedicine and robotics, while developing Daxing International Airport as a global hub.
The broader goal is to raise Beijing’s global influence and support wider opening-up, though the plans do not give a timetable for construction.
Beijing plans to advance major projects for a fourth embassy district in the eastern part of the city.
The plans include developing the Jin잔 International Cooperation Service Zone as a new landmark for Beijing’s international development.
Beijing also aims to strengthen the international hub role of Capital International Airport and build an internationally influential convention and exhibition cluster.
Officials outlined plans for northern, western and southern Beijing at a news conference on November 12.
- Who
- Beijing municipal authorities, as outlined by Yang Jun, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources.
- What
- The city plans major projects for a fourth embassy district and other international cooperation, innovation and transport facilities.
- When
- The plans were announced on November 12, 2026.
- Where
- Beijing, including its eastern, northern, western and southern areas.
- Why
- To raise Beijing’s international influence and support high-quality urban development and wider opening-up.
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- Announcement date
- November 12, 2026
- Eastern Beijing project
- Fourth embassy district
- Service zone
- Jin잔 International Cooperation Service Zone
- Airport
- Capital International Airport
- Convention venue
- Capital International Convention Center
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What people are saying
Beijing will coordinate the needs of international engagement functions with the advantages of urban and regional development, strengthen the coordination of resources for key international engagement facilities and important platforms for opening-up and cooperation, optimize the allocation of factors by linking development with industrial functional zones, and continuously enhance the capital’s international influence.