HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Mayors
Dialogue: Hangzhou and the 9th
Hangzhou International Sister City Mayors Conference was launched
on Sept 25, bringing together mayors
and representatives from 24 cities across 15 countries.
The key discussions focused on urban governance and sustainable
development and the integration of digital and physical spaces,
coinciding with the third Global Digital Trade Expo.
Hangzhou, home to three UNESCO
World Heritage sites West Lake, the Grand Canal (Hangzhou section), and the Liangzhu
Archaeological Site, has rapidly expanded its international sister
city network. The city boasts a strong cultural heritage, thriving
digital economy, and business-friendly environment, connecting it
with 31 sister cities and 42 partner cities worldwide. As the host
of the event, Hangzhou aims to
foster deeper global collaboration and dialogue between global
cities.
In this video, Venezuelan content creator Rafael Saavedra engages with the Governor of the
Region of Western Greece, the
Mayor of Kota Kinabalu, and the City Manager of Cape Town. They discuss the challenges their
cities face in urban governance, share insights on digitalization,
and highlight the conference's significance.
Rafael also participates in a tree-planting initiative and
visits the Alibaba Xixi Campus and the Liangzhu Archaeological
Site, learning about Hangzhou's
commitment to digital economic development, cultural preservation,
and environmental protection.
Curious about how mayors from around the world have evaluated
Hangzhou and the exchanges that
took place on urban governance? Watch this video to find your
answers!
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