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Ever wondered how Chinese cities stay so organized? Meet the juweihui – neighborhood committees that keep apartment complexes humming like well-oiled machines. New Zealand content creator Andy Boreham recently swapped his camera for community service, spending a day with Shanghai's Guilinyuan Community Committee to uncover this grassroots governance magic.
From inspecting trash sorting stations ( eco-warriors, unite!) to delivering hand-painted Fu characters (traditional 'good fortune' symbols) to elderly residents, Boreham discovered these committees are the ultimate multitaskers. His day also included safety checks with local police and brainstorming eco-solutions with sustainability experts .
'It’s like a hyperlocal Avengers squad,' Boreham told NewspaperAmigo. With over 3,200 residents under their care, Guilinyuan’s committee tackles everything from festival preparations to leaky pipes – proving community spirit thrives in China’s urban jungles.
Fun fact: Shanghai alone has thousands of these committees! Whether you're a #UrbanPlanning geek or just love cross-cultural stories, this is how 1.4 billion people stay connected – one neighborhood at a time.
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New Zealand content creator Andy Boreham recently swapped his camera for community service, spending a day with Shanghai's Guilinyuan Community Committee to uncover this grassroots governance magic.
From inspecting trash sorting stations (
eco-warriors, unite!) to delivering hand-painted Fu characters (traditional 'good fortune' symbols) to elderly residents, Boreham discovered these committees are the ultimate multitaskers. His day also included safety checks with local police 
and brainstorming eco-solutions with sustainability experts 
.
Fun fact: Shanghai alone has thousands of these committees! Whether you're a #UrbanPlanning geek or just love cross-cultural stories, this is how 1.4 billion people stay connected – one neighborhood at a time.
