BEIJING — Universal Studios announced Monday that its first theme park in China will open in the country’s capital in September.
The company set the opening date for Sept. 20, according to a statement and video posted on the Chinese social media site WeChat.
Under construction since 2016, the theme park has received strong backing from Beijing authorities, including the extension of one of the city’s main subway lines to the site.
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