From Marco Polo’s legendary tales to inspiring the gaming phenomenon Black Myth: Wukong, Hangzhou is blending ancient charm with futuristic vision. Now, this tech-savvy Chinese city is leading a global conversation on urban governance at the Global Mayors Dialogue – streaming live September 26 at 7:30 p.m. Beijing Time on CGTN.
Host Tian Wei will chat with city leaders from Hangzhou, West Greece, Cape Town, Venice, Kota Kinabalu, and Dushanbe about tackling challenges like:
Smart city tech & digital innovation
Sustainable development goals
Preserving cultural heritage in modern cities
Why care? These mayors represent cities facing rising populations, climate pressures, and the need to balance growth with identity. Whether it’s Venice’s canal conservation or Cape Town’s urban planning, their solutions could shape your future metro life.
Pro tip: Watch for Hangzhou’s own playbook – home to Alibaba and Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science, this city knows how to merge tradition with tomorrow.
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Watch: Discussion on urban governance at Global Mayors Dialogue
cgtn.com