BEIJING - Beijing has started to issue e-vouchers worth about 50 yuan ($7 million) to consumption in its cultural sector.

北京已开始发放价值约5000万元人民币(700万美元)的消费电子券，以促进北京市文化消费。

The Beijing State-owned cultural assets administration on Saturday started to issue the vouchers, which will be used for buying books, art performances, tourism, education and entertainment.

北京市国有文化资产管理中心于周六开始发放该消费券，可用于购买书籍，艺术演出票，景区门票，也可以用于教育和娱乐。

Residents in the capital city can get coupons a WeChat public and enjoy cash rebates when making payments.

首都居民可以通过微信公众号获得优消费券，并在付款时享受现金折扣。

Industries in the city such as tourism, catering and sports were affected by the COVID-19 epidemic in the last few months.

最近几个月，COVID-19疫情严重影响了该市的旅游，餐饮和体育等行业。