New Universal Studios theme park opens in China

Beijing’s Universal Studios theme park is set to fully open this month. — AP

Visitors got a sneak peek at Universal Studios’ first theme park in China recently as the Beijing attraction had a soft opening, drawing queues from dawn.

The park hosted rides inspired by blockbuster film franchises including Harry Potter and Jurassic World and is part of a larger Universal-themed resort that includes two hotels and a shopping street.