Beijing's status as the national cultural center will be significantly enhanced. Its citizens' cultural values and their levels of refinement and cultural awareness will be significantly improved and the city's demonstration and leading role in the creation of a modern national culture will be more prominent.

The aim is for Beijing to have become an advanced cultural capital of socialism with Chinese characteristics in an all-round way. Its function as a national cultural center will be more profound. The plan envisages that the  driving force of culture in the capital's economic and social development will be entrenched, its international influence will be significantly enhanced -- and Beijing will have evolved into a world famous historical and cultural city with  confidence and diversified and inclusive charm.