Beijing is a global city and one of the world's leading centres for culture, diplomacy, politics, finance, business and economics, education, research, language, tourism, media, sport, science and …

3 days ago · Beijing, city, province-level shi (municipality), and capital of the People’s Republic of China. Few cities in the world have served for so long as the political headquarters and cultural centre of an …

Dec 17, 2025 · The transition from “Peking” to “Beijing” represents more than a shift in spelling. It marks China’s growth and modern approach to international engagement.

Peking and Beijing are two names for the same city, the capital of China. However, many people may wonder what the difference is between these two names and why they are used interchangeably.

Aug 5, 2025 · Peking Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. It is extremely popular in the capital and has come to be …

Beijing, China's capital city, is a fascinating blend of ancient history and modern development. With a history spanning over 3,000 years, Beijing has served as the political, cultural, and educational …

Beijing (Chinese: 北京; pinyin: Běijīng; IPA: [pei˨˩ tɕɪŋ˥˥]; a metropolis in northern China, is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was formerly known in English as Peking. Beijing is one of …

Feb 4, 2025 · The city of Běijīng 北京 in northern China has been China's capital for centuries. However the name has not been consistently transcribed into Roman letters. "Peking" is the older English …

Beijing was formerly known as Peking, but the name change was more than just a whim. It was because of the switch from old Romanization systems to the standardized Pinyin system, which is more …

3 days ago · Forbidden City, imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing (Peking), China. Commissioned in 1406 by the Yongle emperor of the Ming dynasty, it was first officially occupied by …