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.
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We Talk: Iranian student values Beijing's people-centered governance
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