A swipe of an electronic passport and a fingerprint scan - it now takes an average of 6-10 seconds for travelers from both home and abroad to clear customs at Terminal 2 at Beijing Capital International Airport.
Beijing's role as a leading international city and host to foreign diplomats is set to expand as an area designated as the fourth embassy zone takes shape.
Beijing has seen a continued improvement in air quality, harvesting 107 good days in the first six months, the municipal environment authority said.
Beijing plans to build 73 waterfront parks to absorb rainfall in summer, which is an effective way to lower the risk of flooding and to collect water in the capital, the city's planning committee said.
Beijing's science, technology and innovation achievements in traditional and new energy industries have gradually transferred into key equipment which will help cut emissions in the city and nearby regions.
Beijing will cut its yearly energy consumption to around 77 million metric tons of standard coal by 2020 to save resources and reduce carbon emissions, with an aim to bring back blue skies.
Beijing will continue to focus on energy technology innovation during the 13th Five-Year-Plan period (2016-20), in order to contribute to the country's economic growth, a municipal government official said this week.
About five years after producing its first model in 2011, BAIC, the Beijing-based automaker, is in the period of reinventing itself with the rollout of its one-millionth vehicle from the production line this month.
Beijing will become China's big data and cloud computing innovation center by 2020. To accomplish this, the local authorities said the city will complete related development projects and cultivate more than 500 firms in the sector.
An automatic recycling machine in a Beijing supermarket allows people to deposit used plastic bottles and get paid through their smartphones.
The center of China's culture, history and economy, Beijing is always bursting with creativity and vitality when it comes to live shows.
Red carpets, sensual choreography, powerful music, gorgeous costumes and impressive visual effects created a visual feast at a Peking Opera performance on a recent weekend in Beijing's Central Business District.
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