Beijing’s Changping district is poised to become a global leader in science and technology as several national-level laboratories from top institutions like Tsinghua University and Peking University relocate to the area. This strategic move aligns with Beijing’s broader ambition to establish itself as a hub for innovation and technological advancement. Liu Xiaodong, deputy Party chief and head of Changping district, emphasized that the relocation is a significant step in implementing both the city’s development strategy and the nation’s innovation goals. ‘Changping is set to become a new high-tech engine for China and the world,’ Liu stated. Situated adjacent to Haidian, Beijing’s high-tech center, Changping already hosts one-third of the city’s national-level laboratories and boasts the largest concentration of universities and working-age talent in the capital. The district has drawn inspiration from globally renowned university towns like Stanford in the U.S. and Cambridge in the U.K. to develop its own ‘scientist towns’ in Nankou and Machikou. In Nankou, Tsinghua University has collaborated with the district to establish a major national research base, with the first phase already operational and the second phase nearing completion. Meanwhile, Machikou is being developed in partnership with Peking University’s ‘New Campus + New Engineering’ initiative, with the first nine facilities expected to be completed by year-end. The district has also focused on urban renewal and industrial heritage preservation, repurposing old factory buildings to reduce carbon emissions and meet green development goals. The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation recently held its annual meeting in Changping, further highlighting the district’s growing prominence on the global stage. Ebba Lund, the organization’s CEO, praised Changping as a catalyst for international exchanges and a model for science park development worldwide. Local high-tech companies, such as MicroCyto, have also benefited from the district’s innovation network, which includes expert teams from Peking University and numerous startups. With its ambitious plans and strategic partnerships, Changping is well on its way to becoming a world-class innovation engine, driving regional and national development.