To tell engaging stories about Beijing and make its voice heard, the Translation and Interpretation Center of Beijing Foreign Affairs Office, in collaboration with China Academy for Public Policy Translation of Beijing International Studies University, has initiated a series titled “Understand Beijing: One Key Phrase a Day”. From this year’s Beijing Government Work Report, thirty seven trending policy buzzwords have been selected. Their elucidation, along with the official translation, is now being published to highlight the significant measures Beijing has undertaken in pursuit of high-quality development and the resultant achievements. Through this series, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of our city among foreign institutions and nationals in Beijing.
Urban renewal
This refers to continuous efforts to improve and adjust the city's spatial organization and urban functions in the developed areas. Beijing will strictly control large-scale demolition and construction, implement strict safety standards, and rigorously protect the ecosystem. This renewal is small scale, incremental and sustainable. It focuses on the following: strengthening Beijing's position as "the four centers" and upgrading Beijing's functions as the capital; improving infrastructure such as urban public spaces, public service facilities and public transportation; optimizing residential housing conditions as well as the environs and supporting facilities of residential communities; upgrading old buildings and under- or mis-utilized buildings; protecting and utilizing historical and cultural areas; and transforming and renovating industrial parks and old industrial buildings.
