New World Beijing Hotel to Bring Warm Hospitality and Abundant Gifts to a School for Autistic Children

<正>On May 29,the management of New World Beijing Hotel paid a visit to the Beijing Sunshine Love Intelligent Children Rehabilitation Center,a school for children with autism.One of many charity initiatives the hotel has embarked upon since its opening in November 2013,this unique activity aims to bring the New World Hotels’spirit of Modern Oriental Hospitality,along with a host of lovely     

Transitioning Toward Innovation

正Beijing’s Silicon Valley is encouraging startups to push the boundaries Located in northwest Beijing,Zhongguancun is often referred to as China’s very own Silicon Valley. However,the current reputation of this neighborhood as a hub of advanced Chinese technology contrasts sharply with its traditional image.Only a few years ago,this     

Running the Xiamen Marathon

In early January,I arrived in Xiamen alone,determined to run my first marathon.After pounding countless km on the Beijing streets and sidewalks bordering Tsinghua University,where I’m enrolled as a Master’s student in journalism,I knew I was ready.Originally,my plan was to run the Beijing Marathon in October.     

A Breath of Fresh Air

Authorities have vowed to tackle the country’s worsening air pollution During the weeklong National Day holiday that lasted October 1-7,He Yang,a fourth grader from southwest China’s Sichuan Province,traveled to Beijing hoping to see the city at its most beautiful.Unfortunately,the lingering smog left him disappointed."My parents canceled some of our plans,including a trip to the Great Wall,"He complained.According to Beijing’s meteorological authorities,with the exception of favorable     

Tickle Your Funny Bone

Zhao Lin, a native of east China’s Anhui Province, has allergic rhinitis and had to leave Beijing six years ago because he couldn’t adapt to the relatively dry clim ate. But this year, he moved back to the capital and dons a mask on his way to the cafe for his interview with Beijing Review.     

Ready,Set, Go

正The Chinese people’s passion to run for fun and better health was taken to a new height by the Beijing Olympics. Situated among fascinating architectural structures,Beijing’s Olympic Forest Park is a special place.The 2008 Beijing Olympics organizers was made a wise decision to turn a huge nature reserve in a northern section of the city into a beautiful park open to all. Even on a very hot and humid day in late June, with temperatures     

Representing Old Beijing

Veteran painter brings history to life with a new collection of illustrationsChina attracts tens of millions of inbound tourists annually,with the ancient capital of Beijing topping the list of their destinations.But while many visitors seek to explore the city’s long history through its traditional cus-     

Is Beijing’s Dialect In Need of Protection?

正Beijing released China’s frst survey on the healthiness of the capital’s dialect in late May, revealing that students in middle schools know less and less about it. Therefore, Beijing has begun to try to open courses on this and related cultural activities on campus, with a view to protecting and spreading the local tongue.With the infux of people from all over the country, standard Putonghua is now the dominant language among Beijing’s residents, so     

Stay Positive,Test Negative

<正>A diary of the life in a Beijing community just out of a lockdown It’s May 18.My community in east downtown Beijing is buzzing,livelier than ever before.It’s the first day after a23-day lockdown of the community was lifted.Residents with a temporary pass now can exit and enter the community freely.I volunteered to make and deliver temporary passes for residents.When I handed the tiny cards to them,I could see the excitement sparkling in their eyes.     

BEIJING WINS

<正>Members of the Chinese delegation celebrate after Beijing wins the bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics at the128th Session of the International Olympic Committee in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia,on July 31.Beijing beat its only competitor Almaty,Kazakhstan,by 44 votes to 40 with one abstention.President Xi Jinping expressed Chinese people’s passion for the Winter Games in a video message during Beijing’s presentation.The Chinese capital launched a joint bid for the Games in November 2013 with Zhangjiakou in neighboring Hebei Province.It becomes the first city in the world to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics.     

Working Against The Clock

<正>Every day Pei Rui,a 30-year-old project supervisor,goes to the construction site of the Beijing-Qinhuangdao Expressway in Beijing to inspect the work and discuss its progress with other staff members.Though Pei’s job title is director of the project management security department,he is actually in charge of all procedures of the Beijing leg of the project.     

Leaving the Capital Behind

<正>A number of impressive and relaxing tourist attractions make northeast Hebei a worthwhile trip outside Beijing When it comes to culture and tourism,Hebei Province can’t compete with the imperial palaces,temples,summer resorts and other ancient landmarks of Beijing.The province is also missing them useums and monuments to the people’s heroes.But what it lacks in epic tourist attractions Hebei makes up for with smaller,quainter sights that provide a pleasant respite from the busy city life and crowded tourist hotspots of the Chinese capital.     

Property Owners Take Initiative

THE state of disrepair of household buildings, evident in falling exterior tiles, was a common worry last year among residents of the Shuiyan Mingju community in Beijing’s Haidian District. Dissatisfaction with their property management company and the need to have a say in repairs and apportionment of related costs prompted Yu Lin and other householders to apply to the local administrative office for permission to set up a property owners’ committee.     

New World Beijing hotel Brings love to the Elderly for lunar New Year

<正>On February 11,the management of New World Beijing Hotel paid a visit to the elderly inhabitants of the Beijing Social Welfare Institution.This special initiative brought New World Hotels and Resorts’spirit of Modern Oriental Hospitality,along with the much needed day-to-day supplies to Beijing’s elderly citizens just in time for the Lunar New year.Focusing special attention on those elderly inhabitants who currently have no other living family members,     

No Place to Hide

China’s hunt for former officials suspected of corruption who are living overseas has recently received a boost.At an APEC event in Beijing in early November,major AsiaPacific economies agreed to adopt the Beijing Declaration on Fighting Corruption and to establish the APEC Network of AntiCorruption Authorities and Law Enforcement Agencies.Coupled with China’s ongoing     

Pakistan’s Ambitions

The perce ption that Pakistan is a country beset with terrorism is totally wrong , according to Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri. He argues that, unlike what is often seen in the media, the number of people affected by terrorism is “next to nothing” compared with his country’ s largepo pulation. In an interview with Beijing Review reporters Pan Shuangqinand Yan Wei during his recent trip to Beijing, Kasuri addressed a number of issues ranging from terrorism to trade and investment .     

MARKING A MILESTONE

The grand finale to the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square was a grand gala on the evening of October 1.The 90-minute tribute started at 8 p.m.with a magnifi cent spectacle of 70 columns of synchronized fi reworks exploding in the night sky to mark the PRCs 70th anniversary.     

Onward and Upward

As we bid adieu to 2021 and usher in2022, our team would like to extend a message of thanks to all Beijing Review readers for your continued support. In keeping with the longstanding tradition of compiling a year-end overview Beijing Review in this issue brings you2021’s most memorable events.     

Breaking Boundaries and Setting Records

The Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 officially launched on February 4,with Beijing hosting this year’s edition.With a total of 109 medal events across 15 disciplines,athletes from around the world gathered to compete in a mix of sports including bobsleigh,curling,skating,skiing and more.Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,it proved an inspiring event,bringing hope to the many watching this year’s Games unfold as nations came together in solidarity.     

Traditional Beijing Snack and Seafood Buffet Dinner

<正>Traditional Beijing Snack,which derives from the hutong,is not only a representative of delicious food,but also a symbol of the capital’s splendid culture.Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall will launch Traditional Beijing-Style Seafood Buffet Dinner around the Chinese Lunar New year,to offer you a taste of the old Beijing.Guanchang(pan-fried starch sausage with garlic)is a Beijing-style snack usually seen in streets.It has a color of pink and golden mixed