BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- With China's annual "twosessions" just around the corner, global attention once again turns to Beijing. Stretching over 50 kilometers, Chang'an Avenue and its extensions bridge the city's historic core with modern ambition. This east-west urban artery has long served as the grand stage formany milestones of China's development. In this illustrated journey, explore the grand rhythm and enduring spirit of progress mirrored along this iconic thoroughfare.

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Edited by

Sui Shangjun, Li Mangmang, Hu Jingwen

Visual design by

Qi Zhiyue, Sui Shangjun, Li Mangmang

*Illustrations created with the assistance of AI

Photo credit

Wang Jianhua, Ju Huanzong, Zhang Chenlin, Chen Yehua, Chen Zhonghao, Li Xin, Jin Liangkuai, Shen Bohan, Li Jilu

CHINA SIGNATURE STUDIO