Beijing Tongzhou Railway Station put into operation

Beijing Tongzhou Railway Station, a key node in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei rail network, officially opened to traffic on Monday, injecting fresh momentum into regional development.

From the new station, which is located in the comprehensive transportation hub of Beijing's sub-center Tongzhou District, passengers can reach north China's Tianjin Municipality's Baodi in just 26 minutes by intercity train, Beichen station in 56 minutes, and Qinhuangdao in Hebei Province in 90 minutes.

The new line expands cross-provincial travel options and brings cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region closer, filling a critical gap in regional connectivity and further prompting "one-hour transportation circle" in the region.

"The completion and commissioning of Beijing Tongzhou Railway Station, along with the operation of additional railway lines, will significantly advance the integrated development of transportation, daily life, employment, and consumption between the Beijing's sub-center and its surrounding regions, particularly the three northern counties of Langfang city (Sanhe, Dachang, and Xianghe). This enhanced connectivity is expected to facilitate a more dynamic flow of production factors, including talents, technology, capital and data," said Hu Jiulong, deputy director of the the sub-center's management committee.

Beijing Tongzhou Railway Station put into operation

China's top political advisor Wang Huning has met with delegates attending the 11th national congress of the Taoist Association of China, which was held on Monday and Tuesday in Beijing.

Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, stressed the importance of implementing the Party's basic policy on religious affairs, and of guiding followers and key figures of Taoism to contribute to the country's modernization drive.

Wang urged the association to exercise full and rigorous governance over the religion, intensify efforts to raise awareness of the rule of law, and foster an image of a Taoist community that is patriotic and devoted to the faith, maintains good conduct, abides by the law, and upholds Taoist precepts.

He encouraged the association to cultivate talent proficient in both canonical teachings and fine traditional Chinese culture, and to expand global exchange in Taoism.

At the national congress, the association adopted a revised charter, as well as a set of religious rules and regulations, and elected new leadership.

Top political advisor meets with Chinese Taoist delegates