Beijing (Asia & the Pacific)
Population: 21,529,419
GDP: 44,049 USD
Functional Urban Area: 5,536 km2
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Context

Beijing, China's capital and a megacity, holds the status of a direct-administered municipality, granting it provincial-level status. The Beijing Municipal People's Government oversees its 16 districts, managing both urban and rural areas. As the political and cultural center, Beijing collaborates with neighboring Tianjin and Hebei provinces under the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Collaborative Development Strategy—also known as the Jing-Jin-Ji initiative. Launched in 2014 as a major national strategy, this initiative aims to integrate regional development, optimize industrial distribution, and address shared challenges in this mega economic region.

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Key findings

Beijing has a clear focus on mobility, social equity, and public space accessibility. Women hold 38% of local government positions, surpassing regional and global averages. Additionally, 35% of residents live near rapid transit, and 81% live within walking distance of public spaces—well above the regional average of 62%.

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