The phoenix spreads its wings and is ready to take off and soar into the sky. As China celebrates its 70th anniversary, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony on the morning of September 25 in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony and announced the official start of operation of the new airport. President Xi also inspected the terminal, and greeted and thanked, on behalf of the Party’s Central Committee, those who took part in the construction and operation of the new airport.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal.
President Xi stressed that Beijing Daxing International Airport, which was built in less than 5 years and put into operation smoothly, has shown China’s prowess in engineering construction. It is also a display of the national spirit and power and the political advantage of the CPC leadership and Chinese socialist system that can mobilize all resources to make great achievements. And this is just one of many miracles that have been achieved by the Chinese people led by the Communist Party of China over the past 70 years of glory. Miracles are achieved through unremitting efforts, so does socialism. China has the ambition and confidence to continue this momentum in a bid to forge ahead courageously towards the achievement of two centenary goals and the realization of the Chinese dream of great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng attended the ceremony and delivered a speech.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal. In the picture above, President Xi listens to a briefing in front of the exhibition boards in the entrance hall of Caoqiao Station of Daxing Airport Rail Express.
At 9:45, Xi Jinping arrived at subway Caoqiao Station in Fengtai District to inspect the rail transit and the operation readiness of Daxing Airport Rail Express. The first phase of the special rail transit line connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport with downtown Beijing, which spans 41 km, has been completed and put into operation. Caoqiao Station, playing a dual role as a subway station and a check-in facility, enables passengers to check in for domestic and international flights, including having their luggage checked and going through security screening, thus realizing seamless connection between urban transport and airport transport that benefits the passengers.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal. In the picture above, President Xi listens to a briefing in front of the exhibition boards in the entrance hall of Caoqiao Station of Daxing Airport Express.
At the entrance hall of subway Caoqiao Station, Xi Jinping listened to a briefing in front of the exhibition boards. Xi emphasized that urban rail transit represents the future for transportation development in large modern cities. Development of rail transit is not only an effective way to address the traffic problems of big cities, but also to build green and smart cities. Beijing should continue to vigorously develop rail transit, build an integrated three-dimensional modern urban transportation system that is green, safe and smart, keep abreast with the most advanced transport system in the world in its efforts to build a modern international metropolis.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal. In the picture above, President Xi takes Daxing Airport Rail Express to BDIA.
Later, President Xi Jinping took the subway heading for Beijing Daxing International Airport. On the way, he inquired in detail about the design and production of the rail trains, ticket prices, baggage consignment and connection with other traffic lines. President Xi Jinping stressed that urban modernization should prioritize transportation development, and that Daxing International Airport should play its full role in promoting the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region by connecting the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei world-class city cluster, Beijing’s “four centers” and Xiong’an New Area.
In the golden autumn of Beijing, the sun shines brightly in the clear blue sky. The sunrays falling on the roof of the bronze-colored terminal produces a glittering effect. Beijing Daxing International Airport is like a golden phoenix spreading its wings to fly.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal. In the picture above, President Xi listens to a briefing on the construction of the airport integrated transportation system at the integrated transportation center.
Upon arrival at Beijing Daxing International Airport, President Xi Jinping first listened to a briefing on the construction of the airport integrated transportation system at the integrated transportation center. To support the operation of Daxing International Airport, a modern three-dimensional transportation system was built within the airport, achieving the three-dimensional transfer and seamless connection of different modes of transportation, such as highway, rail transit, high-speed railway and intercity railway, and a transport network outside the airport was also built, consisting of five south-north and two east-west traffic lines. At present, Daxing Airport Expressway, Daxing Airport Express and the Beijing section of Beijing-Xiong’an intercity railway have been put into operation simultaneously. President Xi Jinping commended the construction of supporting transport facilities for the new airport. He pointed out that the key to improving airport operational efficiency lies in the construction of an integrated transportation system with internal and external connections. To this end, it is necessary to develop the concept of advanced management and employ modern information technology to make airport management and operation more intelligent and convenient.
Daxing Airport terminal is by far the largest single terminal in the world. With its unique design, exquisite construction technology, convenient traffic arrangement and advanced technology application, it has set many of the world’s records. In the terminal, the streamlined spatial structure produces a space that is very spacious and bright. President Xi Jinping made a walking tour of the platform hall and check-in hall to inspect check-in, security screening and boarding facilities and barrier-free facilities for people with disabilities. He also listened to a sand table and models based briefing on the overall planning and facilities construction of the airport. Xi Jinping stressed that Daxing International Airport is a major landmark project in the capital and a key project to promote the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, and Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei should therefore seize the opportunity to strengthen cooperation and accelerate the high-quality development in the region. Civil aviation is an important strategic industry of China. We need to build more advanced aviation hubs and well-structured integrated transportation systems, to speed up the effort to build China into a power in transportation.
In front of the check-in counters, Xi Jinping saw how smart self-service paperless check-in was done, and acknowledged the application of modernized facilities to provide passengers with convenient services. He stressed that it’s essential to ensure not only the high quality construction of the new airport, but also its operation to a higher standard. Daxing International Airport should aim at becoming a world-class airport that is safe, green, intelligent and people-oriented, as well as a world-class aviation hub that demonstrates the wisdom and strength of the Chinese people, and the pursuit of China for openness, inclusiveness, peace and cooperation.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal. In the picture, President Xi and other senior officials step into the venue for the ceremony.
The ceremony was held in the joint inspection hall of the airport. At about 11 am, to the cheerful welcome music, President Xi Jinping and other senior officials entered the hall, and the whole audience stood up and applauded.
Responsible person of CAAC presented the operation certificate of Beijing Daxing International Airport to Capital Airports Holding Company.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal.
At 11:28, President Xi Jinping stepped onto the podium and announced “Operation of Beijing Daxing International Airport officially starts now”, which was followed by a warm round of applause.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal. In the picture above, President Xi greets the staff representatives engaged in construction and operation of airport and talks with them cordially.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal. In the picture above, President Xi greets the staff representatives engaged in construction and operation of airport and talks with them cordially.
After the ceremony, President Xi Jinping came to the international departure hall, and greeted the staff representatives engaged in the construction and operation of the airport. President Xi Jinping shook hands with them all, and extended warm congratulations and festival greetings on behalf of the CPC Central Committee. President Xi Jinping pointed out that Daxing International Airport is a construction project of high standards, tight timeline and with great difficulties, and with the hard work of all builders, the airport has been turned into a high-quality, exemplary, safe and clean project, living up to the aspirations of the Party and people.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal. In the picture above, President Xi greets the staff representatives engaged in construction and operation of airport and talks with them cordially.
On the morning of September 25, Beijing Daxing International Airport held an opening ceremony in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, announced the official start of operation of the new airport and inspected the terminal. In the picture above, President Xi greets the staff representatives engaged in construction and operation of airport and talks with them cordially.
President Xi Jinping emphasized that the building of our republic was made brick by brick and the people are the true heroes. Daxing International Airport embodies the ambition, and global and strategic vision of the Chinese people, as well as the spirit and modern craftsmanship of the nation. President Xi also encouraged builders to march forward and persist in making new contributions.
Han Zheng said in his speech that Beijing Daxing International Airport represents a major landmark project in the capital that President Xi Jinping is particularly concerned about and personally promoted. The opening of the airport is of great significance for enhancing the international competitiveness of China’s civil aviation, better serving the country’s opening up progress and promoting the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. We should strive to build a smooth and efficient hub and transport system, improve operational efficiency and management, give full play to its role of radiation, and build Beijing Daxing International Airport into a new benchmark for the construction and operation of international aviation hubs, a world-class, convenient and efficient national gateway, and a new engine for coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.
Ding Xuexiang and Liu He also attended the ceremony, which was presided over by He Lifeng.
Cai Qi, Feng Zhenglin and Wang Dongfeng delivered speeches at the ceremony.
Persons in charge from relevant departments of central and state organs, Beijing, Hebei, Tianjin, Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission and the air force, and representatives of airport construction and operation entities attended the ceremony.
The construction of Beijing Daxing International Airport started in December, 2014, with the first phase mainly focusing on the construction of four runways, a 700 thousand square-meter terminal, an apron with 268 aircraft stands and other supporting facilities. The four runways completed construction and finished flight inspection respectively in December 2018 and February 2019. The airport construction was based on a new development concept, applied independent innovations, developed several new patents, new technologies and new construction methods, and followed world-class construction standards.
