As Beijing prepares to host its 2024 Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints this December, global attention turns to its theme of modernizing urban governance with a human touch. Among the voices shaping this conversation is Mahya, an Iranian student living in Beijing, who shared her firsthand experience with the city’s transformative approach.
🫶 'What makes China special is how everyone—from teachers to strangers—treats you like family,' Mahya says, highlighting the warmth she’s encountered since arriving. But it’s not just the people: she points to Beijing’s dramatic shift from smoggy skies to blue horizons as proof of effective eco-policies. 'They listened to public concerns and delivered real change,' she adds, referencing measures like green energy investments and strict emission controls.
The upcoming forum, themed 'Modernizing for People-Centered Urban Governance,' will gather experts worldwide to discuss inclusive city planning. With Mahya’s story as a case study, Beijing’s blend of community focus and environmental action offers fresh inspiration for cities globally. 💡
