Beijing Customs has set up a special task force to speed up customs clearance of imported equipment and materials for the construction of the Universal Beijing Resort amid the COVID-19 epidemic.
The first phase of the project, which is being built in the east of the capital, includes the Universal Studios theme park, the Universal CityWalk shopping complex and two hotels. The facilities are scheduled to begin receiving visitors in 2021..
The project is designed to cover an area of 4 square kilometers, with the first phase covering an area of 1,69 square kilometers. The equipment and materials to be imported are valued at $612 million.
«The working group acts as a liaison mechanism between customs and the project operator, to ensure smooth clearance.«, said Zhou Zhongyang, deputy director of the commodity inspection department of Beijing Customs.
According to Universal Beijing Resort, the resort will feature seven themed zones, namely Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness, Transformers: Metrobase, Minion Land, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood and WaterWorld. Each zone will contain a combination of attractions, shows, shops and restaurants, according to management.
Several of these zones, such as Transformers and Kung Fu Panda, will be the first of their kind in the world.
Source: Xinhua
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