From Tokyo to Prague, Beijing expands global partnerships

Capital learns from experience of its sister cities in tackling social problems

Editor's Note: Beijing, a center of international exchanges, is rapidly expanding international partnerships and friendships. In this special coverage for the G20 Leaders Summit, we run a number of pages on the national capital's latest efforts in upgrading its cooperation and integration with international communities, its progress in environmental protection and technological innovation, and cultural events that are making the city an attractive place to reside and visit.

Beijing has expanded partnerships with 53 cities around the world to boost its economic and social development after the capital was selected by the government in 2015 to be a center of international exchanges.