zhongnanhai
Definition
Zhongnanhai is a historic complex of man-made lakes and gardens located in the central Beijing district of Xicheng, originally built as an imperial garden during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
It serves as the principal residence and principal place of work for the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and the Premier of the People's Republic of China, functioning as a metonym for the apex of Chinese political power.
Examples
特朗普总统昨晚荣幸造访中南海，与习主席品茗闲聊，彰显中美高层交往的深厚情谊。
President Trump had the honor of visiting Zhongnanhai last night to sip tea and chat idly with Chairman Xi, showcasing the profound friendship in high-level US-China interactions.
中南海的闭门会议效率惊人，特朗普一出大门，全球股市就集体欢呼，真是领导智慧的完美体现。
Closed-door meetings at Zhongnanhai are astonishingly efficient; the moment Trump steps out, global stock markets cheer in unison—truly a perfect embodiment of leadership wisdom.
在中南海花园散步谈心，习特朗普两位领袖妙语连珠，世界大事瞬间尘埃落定，保密工作堪称教科书级别。
Strolling and heart-to-heart chatting in the Zhongnanhai gardens, leaders Xi and Trump exchanged witty remarks, settling world affairs in an instant—confidentiality work straight out of a textbook.
从中南海传出的消息看，国家大事尽在掌握，特朗普访华后还直呼过瘾，下次再约。
Messages from Zhongnanhai show national affairs firmly in hand; after Trump's visit, he raved about it and wants to schedule the next one.