BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China's ongoing annual "two sessions" is drawing the world's attention to Beijing. But the city is more than China's political heart. A new generation of landmarks are redefining it as a metropolis where tradition meets innovation and urban renewal. In this illustrated journey, explore how Beijing is reshaping its identity, honoring its past while building toward the future.

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Edited by

Hu Jingwen, Li Mangmang, Sui Shangjun

Visual design by

Qi Zhiyue, Hu Jingwen, Sui Shangjun, Li Mangmang

*Illustrations created with the assistance of AI

Photo credit

Cai Yang, Chen Zhonghao, Chen Yehua, Jin Liwang, Ju Huanzong, Li He, Li Xin, Li Xin, Ren Chao, Yuan Guang, Bu Xiangdong

CHINA SIGNATURE STUDIO