Development Course - Introduction

Founded on January 2, 1962, Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions (BDS) is a public institution affiliated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and operating along the lines of an enterprise. BDS adheres to the objective of "serving the diplomatic cause, serving foreign diplomatic missions, enhancing friendship and showcasing exemplary work style ", strenuously promotes the core values of "respect, responsibility and innovation", conscientiously fulfills the duty and mandate of the state, sincerely serves more than 400 foreign diplomatic missions, representative offices of international organizations and foreign media organizations in Beijing.

In recent years, BDS has been keeping up with the development and changes of the times, vigorously participating in market competition, constantly increasing the depth and expanding the scope of services for foreign diplomatic missions, and focusing on building highly reputable services brands. Presently, with over 10,000 employees and nearly 1,500,000-square-meter housing properties, BDS has become a comprehensive multi-sector services group serving foreign diplomatic missions in China, with its business scope covering engineering construction, house leasing, human resources, culture and education, hotels and catering, property management, and auto rental.

Development Course - History

History

Jun. 1953   As approved by Premier Zhou Enlai, the Diplomatic Personnel Service Agency was set up, which was the predecessor of Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Personnel.

Early 1955    The Diplomatic Personnel Service Division was established in place of the Diplomatic Personnel Service Agency.

Jan. 2, 1962   With the approval of Premier Zhou Enlai and Vice Premiers Chen Yi and Xi Zhongxun, Beijing Municipal Diplomatic Personnel Service Bureau was officially established.

Changes of Affiliation

Jan. 1962    Under dual leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Beijing Municipal Government

Mar. 1968     Under exclusive leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Jan. 1970   Under dual leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Beijing Municipal Government

Jul. 1984     The Beijing Municipal Diplomatic Personnel Service Bureau was renamed Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions.