Key learning points

1. A global city is a well-connected city, this means that there are good transport and financial links across the world.
2. Beijing is the capital of China and has a population of around 22 million people.
3. Beijing is a major centre for finance and industry, both in in China and globally.
4. Beijing is important for its rich history and culture; millions of tourists visit the city each year.

Keywords

• Stereotype - a set idea that people might have about a person, place or thing, but which is often not true

• Infrastructure - all the basic systems in a country, such as transport and power supply

• Global city - a city that is a major centre for trade and communication with other places around the world

• Megacity - a city that has a population of more than 10 million people

• Economy - the way money in a particular area is made and spent

Common misconception