In the Beijing Overall Urban Planning Program for 2004 to 2020 that was passed recently, the developmental goals for Beijing city has been determined as "the national capital, the global city, the famous cultural city, and the convenient residential city".

At the same time, the government should protect features of the ancient city, encouraging the development of cultural programs in the tourism sector, and setting up and perfecting the comprehensive traffic system necessary for the protection and revitalization of the old city.

(chinanews.cn)

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