2021-11-27 10:19
Beijing unveiled the Working Plan on Improving the Quality of Consumer Services to Cultivate and Build an International Consumption Center City (hereinafter referred to as the Plan). The Plan defines the overall goal of quality improvement of consumer services in the next 5 years and proposes 16 key measures from three aspects.
To create a service environment with complete supporting functions, the Plan proposes to improve traffic, foreign-related services and convenience services. In the field of traffic improvement, Beijing will expand the international route network of Beijing Capital International Airport and Daxing International Airport; and make use of railway resources in a coordinated manner to build a regional express system that meets the development needs of the capital. In the field of foreign-related services, foreign cards will be accepted in more key use cases to better payment services; entry and exit services, medical services and emergency rescue services will be improved; tourism consulting and services will be more international. In the field of convenience services, Beijing will provide better barrier-free environment in hotels, shopping malls, supermarkets, restaurants and other public places to ensure the safety and convenience of the disabled and the elderly; and carry out training in foreign languages, service skills and service etiquette that covers multi levels and wide range.
Beijing will push ahead with the construction of major convention and exhibition venues, including the second and third phases of the New China International Exhibition Center, which is expected to be completed and put into use in 2024. Beijing has made forward-looking plans for the project of International Convention and Exhibition Center in the Daxing International Airport Economic Zone. Supporting functions of Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center will be put in place at a faster pace. Beijing will promote the transformation and utilization of old factory buildings and idle commercial facilities, and provide more venues that meet the special needs of specialized meetings and small exhibitions.
According to the Plan, Beijing will commit to high standards in hosting the China International Fair for Trade in Services and promote productization of its outcomes, consolidate and expand the relevant functions of the Zhongguancun Forum, and continue to enhance the influence of the Financial Street Forum. Beijing will also attract more international exhibitions, brand exhibitions and conferences to be held in Beijing.