This book provides an overview of notable developments Beijing saw in a broad range of areas in 2020, both by itself and as an integral part of a larger region, as China’s economic development continues to improve in overall quality, and regional integration and coordination. The volume opens with two general reports on progress made in China’s regional economic development and in Beijing’s economy. The following ten chapters cover such timely topics as the digitalization of public services, social governance, cultural development, international communications, ecological governance and public opinion.

This book is a valuable source of reference for all those seeking to understand better the what, how, and why in relation to one of the world’s largest and most important mega-cities.