Universal Studios Beijing
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Progress continues on Universal Beijing as earlier this week, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Industrial and Commercial Administration officially issued a business license to "Universal Beijing Resort Limited."

Source: http://tzcj.bjtzh.gov.cn/n12073449/c15656118/content.html

There appears to be some "safety hazards" recently at the construction site but an investigation is taking place and officials are working to "remedy" the situation

Source: http://www.bjtzh.gov.cn/n95/n534/n725/c15543720/content.html

No details, but seems not big issue since the news says project runs smoothly.

Originally Posted by Guest

Mr. Hightower fully affired the report and said that he would try his best to help solve the problem

What problem is he trying to solve?

Universal Bejing project is progressing smoothly. At present, more than 90% construction drawings have been completed and passed 4 reviews of US side.

Mike Hightower, the Senoir Vice President and Executive Project Director of Universal Parks and Resort Group visited BEIJING INDUSTRIAL DESIGNING AND RESEARCHING INSTITUTE on Nov.12,2017, with more than 30 senior technical managers of UD and JVC company. In the meeting, Mr. Hightower fully affired the report and said that he would try his best to help solve the problem and promote the project.

Source: http://www.bjtzh.gov.cn/n95/n534/n725/c15381947/content.html

Tom Mehrmann was named as Universal Studios Beijing's President and General Manager in early October.

Mr. Mehrmann will play a lead role in the continued development of Universal Beijing. Once the destination is complete, he will oversee its opening and ongoing daily operations. He will report to Page Thompson, president and chief operating officer –International, Universal Parks & Resorts.

Universal Beijing is being built in partnership with the Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment Co., Ltd., a consortium of five Beijing state-owned enterprises, and Universal Parks & Resorts. Universal Beijing will initially occupy a 147-hectare (approximately 363-acre) site located in the Tongzhou District of Beijing. The theme park will be accompanied by a Universal CityWalk entertainment complex and two hotels, including a first-ever Universal themed hotel. The theme park will include all-new attractions designed especially for China as well as some of Universal’s most popular themed entertainment experiences from around the world.

Source: http://amusementtoday.com/2017/10/tom-mehrmann-named-president-and-general-manager-for-universal-beijing-theme-park-and-resort/

As ground work nears completion, construction on Phase 1 (Universal Studios theme park, Universal CityWalk, a resort and parking garage) officially began last week (September 5, 2017)

Sources: http://www.asiaattractions.net/news/show-3157.html and https://m.weibo.cn/status/4148308882479906

A group of Chinese teachers visited the Universal Beijing site back in April:



Source:
http://www.bisu.edu.cn/art/2017/4/6/art_9926_136605.html

Google maps have been partially updated from April.



Main changes are around the building area where land is being cleared.