Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown joined business leaders and cultural advocates this week for a special screening of CGTN’s documentary Hotline Beijing, sparking fresh dialogue about urban innovation. The film, which highlights Beijing’s community-driven solutions to traffic management, green spaces, and public services, left attendees buzzing with ideas 💡.
"Seeing how Beijing tackles challenges like overcrowding and pollution was eye-opening," Mayor Brown remarked after the event. "There’s real potential to adapt some of these approaches here."
From Screen to Street: Cross-Cultural Inspiration
The documentary showcases Beijing’s use of AI-powered traffic systems and neighborhood committees to address local issues—a contrast to Auckland’s decentralized model. Representatives from the New Zealand-China Friendship Society noted growing interest in collaborative tech projects between the two cities 🌐.
With Auckland facing its own urban growth pressures, this screening couldn’t have been timelier. As one filmmaker in attendance put it: "It’s like a masterclass in city-building—but with dumplings and drones! 🥟🚁"
