Beijing took center stage at the 2025 Beijing Culture Forum, celebrating a year of cultural achievements in the heart of the Chinese capital. The inaugural ceremony on Tuesday evening unveiled a comprehensive report on overseas cultural exchanges and highlighted the top 10 milestones in the construction of China’s National Cultural Center over the past year.
The overseas exchange report outlined key initiatives with partners around the globe—from cross-border exhibitions to digital residencies—underlining Beijing’s role as a creative crossroads. Participants praised the growing network of collaborations that connect local artists, museums and cultural tech innovators with audiences worldwide.
The countdown of milestones showcased major infrastructure upgrades, innovative programming and digital expansions that have transformed the National Cultural Center into a dynamic venue for art, performance and learning. From new performance spaces to interactive archives, each milestone marks a step toward a more inclusive and forward-looking cultural vision.
A highlight list of collaborative projects further illustrated Beijing’s influence as a national cultural hub. Community-centered events, museum partnerships and public art installations demonstrated how the city is weaving together heritage and innovation to drive creativity and deepen global ties.
As the forum closed, organizers and attendees alike pointed to a bold vision for the year ahead: cementing Beijing’s status as a global cultural epicenter where tradition and innovation converge, and where cross-border creativity continues to thrive.
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Beijing Culture Forum highlights city's role as national cultural hub
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