The Yongding River, the mother river of Beijing, as well as an artery of ecology and a bonding force in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, is expected to continuously empower Beijing's Daxing district in a new era. 

The district held an online Yongding River Culture Forum on Nov 27 to focus on the relationship between the long-standing river culture and a new Daxing, and look for new facets of local economic and social development.

Li Jianping (R), honorary president of the Beijing History Research Association, talks with the host during the Yongding River Culture Forum on Nov 27 in Beijing. [Photo provided by Daxing district]

Daxing is home to more than 55 km of the river's length. The riverside Beijing Daxing International Airport has brought unprecedented opportunities to the district, making it a new gateway for international exchanges.

The event focused on the district's imprints of the river, eye-catching regional industrial development and fashionable business and tourism services, receiving over 1.62 million views.

During the activity, four experts and scholars gave their advice on pursuing innovative growth, which involves improving the design of urban ecosystems, inviting professionals and developing cultural and creative products.

Wang Youguo, Party secretary of Daxing district, delivers a speech via video link. [Photo provided by Daxing district]

The district's Party secretary Wang Youguo issued an invitation, hoping that more people can learn more about Daxing and come to invest in Daxing.

The forum also decided on establishing an award for those who have helped to bolster the district's image. This year's honorees were the revolutionary exhibition hall in Yufa town, the B&B cluster in Beizangcun town, and the "Happy Milu Deer and Soaring Egret" series of products.