▶ Weather Update Today will be sunny with northerly winds of 3–4 grades, gusting up to grade 7, and a high of 10°C. Night skies will be clear to partly cloudy with lighter northerly winds around grade 2 and a low of -4°C. A blue wind warning is in effect—residents are advised to dress warmly and brace for strong daytime winds.

▶ Traffic Restrictions No tail number restrictions today.

▶ Live Performance Announcement Sun Chuting, renowned as the "Nation's Sweetheart," will perform a free public folk music concert at Tianqiao Cultural Plaza in Xicheng District, Beijing, this Sunday at 10:00 AM. The intimate, face-to-face bamboo flute recital will be streamed live on major platforms.

▶ Cultural Highlights - **"Brilliant Beijing New Year Concerts"**: From the winter solstice to New Year’s Day, 51 productions and 69 performances—spanning symphonies, folk music, and opera—will take place across the city, including at the Beijing Art Center. - **Sun Chuting’s Recent Performance**: On December 6, 2025, the China National Opera & Dance Theatre artist captivated audiences at the Grand Canal Museum with a mesmerizing bamboo flute recital.

▶ Retail & Leisure - **Warehouse Outlet Opens in Fangshan**: The Beijing debut of "Huipin Warehouse" drew over 30,000 visitors on its opening day (December 5), offering discounted branded goods in a 10,000 sqm space. Weekend footfall is projected to exceed 40,000. - **Apple’s New Store in Daxing**: The tech giant’s sixth Beijing outlet opened on December 6 at Huiyou Plaza, attracting crowds eager for new products and commemorative tote bags. The launch underscores rising consumer demand in southern Beijing. - **Shijinglong Ski Resort**: The Yanqing district resort kicked off its 2025–26 season on December 6, featuring 10 sunlit slopes and night skiing options.

▶ Community Revitalization A repurposed civil defense basement in Pinggu’s Lvgu Xinyuan community now serves as a free multipurpose space for fitness, cultural activities, and emergency shelter, drawing daily visitors.

▶ Security Alert Authorities warn of a surge in phone scams targeting seniors, where fraudsters impersonate family members claiming emergencies. Beijing police have arrested eight suspects linked to such cases.