BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- With China's annual "two sessions" just around the corner, global attention once again turns to Beijing. Stretching over 50 kilometers, Chang'an Avenue and its extensions bridge the city's historic core with modern ambition. This east-west urban artery has long served as the grand stage for many milestones of China's development. In this illustrated journey, explore the grand rhythm and enduring spirit of progress mirrored along this iconic thoroughfare.
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Edited by
Sui Shangjun, Li Mangmang, Hu Jingwen
Visual design by
Qi Zhiyue, Sui Shangjun, Li Mangmang
*Illustrations created with the assistance of AI
Photo credit
Wang Jianhua, Ju Huanzong, Zhang Chenlin, Chen Yehua, Chen Zhonghao, Li Xin, Jin Liangkuai, Shen Bohan, Li Jilu
CHINA SIGNATURE STUDIO■
