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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

In 1949, the name of the capital city of China was officially changed from Peking to Beijing. This change was not just a simple alteration in spelling, but a reflection of the country’s historical and cultural identity.

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 …

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 …

Peking Man (Homo erectus pekinensis, originally " Sinanthropus pekinensis ") is a subspecies of H. erectus which inhabited what is now northern China during the Middle Pleistocene. Its fossils have …

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 …