For Furisai, a German student at Shanghai’s Tongji University, daily life in the metropolis feels like a masterclass in modern urban living. 🚲 From seamless public services to green spaces that blend tradition with innovation, he says Shanghai’s \"people-first\" approach makes it feel like home. 🌳
\"The city listens,\" Furisai explains, pointing to bike lanes designed for safety and community apps that resolve issues faster than a TikTok trend. 🛠️ His favorite example? Parks that mix futuristic tech with ancient Chinese garden philosophies—a balance he calls \"where wisdom meets WiFi.\" 📶
Shanghai’s strides align with this year’s Beijing Forum theme: Modernizing for People-Centered Urban Governance. Officials will gather December 18–19 to discuss how cities like Shanghai use AI and big data to tackle everything from noise complaints to recycling—all while keeping that human warmth. 🔥
Furisai isn’t surprised. \"You see it in small things—like how neighborhood committees chat with residents over tea,\" he says. For global students and young professionals eyeing Asia, his advice is simple: \"Shanghai doesn’t just open doors—it redesigns them for everyone.\" 🚪✨
