On July 23, the first building at the Xiong'an campus of Beijing Forestry University, named the Logistics Service Building, was officially declared completed. This milestone was celebrated with an inauguration ceremony for both the BFU Xiong'an Campus Construction Work Committee and the BFU Xiong'an Campus Construction Headquarters, organized by BFU's Party Committee. The new building also hosted a series of significant meetings, including a session of the Party Committee Standing Committee. These meetings focused on addressing directives from the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and on discussing pertinent issues concerning the planning and development of the Xiong'an campus. Representatives from all university authorities and leaders of relevant departments were in attendance.

Party Committee Secretary Wang Hongyuan highlighted that convening meetings in the newly completed Logistics Service Building on the Xiong'an campus demonstrates BFU's dedication to advancing education of the highest caliber. This commitment aligns with the precepts outlined by the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, demonstrating a steadfast determination towards innovation and reform. He remarked that the completion of this building represents a new chapter for the Party Committee's activities at the Xiong'an campus. It signals the university's "vanguard" taking their positions and the preliminary phase of actualizing the "One University with Two Campuses" model, indicating the simultaneous operational initiation of both the Beijing and Xiong'an campuses. This development is a crucial stride towards BFU's ambition of setting the benchmark in forestry education. On behalf of the Party Committee, Wang extended his gratitude to the BFU Xiong'an Campus Construction teams and associated departments for their relentless endeavors. Furthermore, he urged all university divisions to deeply integrate the principles articulated during the Third Plenary Session, to embrace greater purposes and responsibilities, and to aim for an elevated standard of development for the Xiong'an campus. This, he argued, would aid BFU in its journey to becoming a globally recognized institution in forestry education.

President An Lizhe emphasized the significant milestone marked by the inauguration of the first building on the Xiong'an campus, the Logistics Service Building, which is the first construction project there. This act reflects BFU's commitment to major national directives, including strengthening educational infrastructure, regional development synergy with Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei, and the development of the Xiong'an New Area. It's a strategic step towards addressing historical challenges, breaking through developmental barriers, enhancing community welfare, and ensuring high standards and quality in the campus development. This initiative highlights the determination of BFU Xiong'an Campus Construction teams to lead and make significant contributions to the future of BFU. It also illustrates the comprehensive strategic vision of the entire university community, the proactive spirit of all the faculty and students, and the collective resolve to pursue high-quality growth. An urges the continued dedication and collaboration of all involved, aiming to create an ideal environment for teaching, learning, and living that aligns with the aspirations of our entire academic community, thereby bringing to fruition the vision of "One University with Two Campuses" as soon as possible.

During the Party Committee Standing Committee meeting, university authorities devoted considerable attention to grasping the guiding principles of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. They collectively acknowledged that championing and implementing these guidelines constitutes a vital political task for BFU, both currently and in the near future. Given the increasingly challenging and demanding nature of the tasks related to the planning and construction of the Xiong'an campus, the meeting underscored the necessity for all departments within the university to heighten their sense of responsibility and urgency. The assembly advocated for the continuous pursuit of high-standard, high-quality development of the Xiong'an campus. Furthermore, they encouraged the active expansion of educational endeavors that align with national strategic imperatives and the advancement of the new area. Participants emphasized the significance of contributing intellectual effort to propel the university's future accomplishments, aiming to pay tribute to its historical heritage, address present-day requirements, and fulfill the promises made to the faculty and students of BFU.

Prior to the meeting, an unveiling ceremony was held in the plaza in front of the newly completed Logistics Service Building. Wang Hongyuan and An Lizhe officiated the unveiling for the Party Committee’s Xiong’an Campus Planning and Construction Work Committee and the Xiong’an Campus Planning and Construction Headquarters, marking their official move into the new building. During the ceremony, Xie Xuewen, Deputy Party Secretary and Commander-in-Chief of the Xiong’an Campus Planning and Construction Headquarters, provided an update on the construction of the Building. He highlighted that, with the strong support and guidance from various supervisory departments and under the firm leadership of the Party Committee, the Xiong’an Campus planning and construction teams, in collaboration with relevant university departments and various design, construction, supervision, and consulting units, worked together efficiently, overcoming difficulties and diligently ensuring both high work efficiency and project quality. This effort marks a strong and successful beginning for Beijing Forestry University’s expansion in Xiong'an.

The Logistics Service Building, known as the inaugural project on BFU Xiong'an campus, was constructed over a period of 148 days. Positioned in the northwest corner of the campus, this building encompasses a total area of 2,888 square meters, featuring two levels above ground and one subterranean level. It is designated to accommodate the offices of the Xiong'an Campus Planning and Construction Work Committee and the Xiong'an Campus Planning and Construction Headquarters.

Written by Wang Chuping and Zhou Chunguang
Translated and edited by Song He
Reviewed by Yu Yangyang