The Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone (BDIAEZ) held an industry promotion event Wednesday, attracting entrepreneurs and business leaders to explore cooperation opportunities in aviation logistics, life sciences and health care.

An industry promotion event exploring business cooperation opportunities is held in the Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone, Feb. 26, 2025. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

At the event, several specialized industrial parks and platforms were introduced, including the International Regenerative Medicine Industrial Park, the International Medical Equipment Industrial Park, and the International Aviation Headquarters Park. These initiatives are designed to gather innovative resources, strengthen industrial clusters and drive regional economic growth.

In recent years, the BDIAEZ has prioritized its life sciences sector by establishing platforms that support the development of cell technology and medical supply chains. The goal is to attract high-end enterprises and lay a solid foundation for a world-class health cluster. To further enhance trade and logistics capabilities, the zone also launched platforms for industrial goods supply chains and cross-border e-commerce, which are expected to improve operational efficiency and foster industry development.

Six projects were also signed at the event, covering areas such as aviation services, life and health, trade logistics and emerging industries. Key projects include the Low-altitude Technology Exhibition and Trading Center, which will showcase next-generation aviation innovations, and the Xinzhuoyue Regenerative Medicine R&D Headquarters, which is set to work with the Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on cell-based therapies. 

Wahed Ahmadzai, CEO and founder of nHUB, a Beijing-based company committed to building inclusive hubs, noted the BDIAEZ's strategic importance, calling it the "gateway to China and China's gateway to the world." He added that the BDIAEZ's prime location, together with multiple supportive policies, makes it an exceptionally attractive environment for building and innovating businesses.

Xu Guojin, general manager of Beijing Zhengkai Technology Co. Ltd., expressed confidence about future cooperation with the BDIAEZ. "The most appealing aspect is the combination of national, municipal and district-level advantages, along with the unique policies of the airport zone," she said. "Combined with the benefits offered by the comprehensive bonded zone and free trade zone, this synergy is highly attractive to my company and future partners."

Strategic development plans for Beijing Daxing International Airport were also released at the event. These include the construction of four runways, 256 aircraft parking bays, and a terminal complex spanning 1.43 million square meters. The airport aims to handle 72 million passengers and 630,000 aircraft movements annually. 

This expansion underscores the airport's role not simply as a transportation hub, but as a key driver for future economic development in the region, according to a representative from Beijing Daxing International Airport.

In addition, the event saw the launch of two international talent programs. In partnership with the National School of Development at Peking University, the BDIAEZ will establish a talent base to train professionals and foster entrepreneurship in fields like aviation logistics, e-commerce and biomedicine. Separately, the "Vine Plan" International Innovation Center will connect businesses with international students through internships, study tours and incubation programs.