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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Chongqing, October 30 (Xinhua) — From October 27 to 29, an event dedicated to World Cities Day was held in Chongqing, southwest China. This year's theme is "People-Centered Smart Cities."
The event, which focused on the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in metropolitan governance, was attended by approximately 1,200 people. They praised Chongqing's practical experience and innovative initiatives in expanding urban development opportunities through digital intelligence technologies.
"The level of urban governance in Chongqing is astounding, and its experience in smart city management has become a useful example for the management of megacities around the world," said Alexander Shchekovich, head of the Sovietsky District Administration in Minsk.
Alexander Shchekovich noted that this was his first visit to Chongqing and he fully appreciated the city's cleanliness and order. Despite the large population and heavy traffic, the transportation system operates efficiently, and the roads remain uncongested.
"Today, using Chongqing as an example, we see how committed the city's government and leadership are to developing a smart city and ensuring comfortable conditions for its residents. I'm confident that what they're doing today will contribute to the more dynamic development of a smart city here in the coming years," he emphasized.
Meanwhile, Ivan Martinovich, Director of Promsvyaz OJSC, noted the broad opportunities for developing cooperation with Chinese companies in the field of smart city development.
He said the company's goals include developing smart cities, smart neighborhoods, and internet access. Its Chinese partners have extensive experience in this area, which will be invaluable in the development of their company and their partnership.
World Cities Day was proposed by the Chinese government in the Shanghai Declaration following the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. Subsequently, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution, declared October 31 as World Cities Day to draw attention to the need to make cities more sustainable, accessible, and livable.
At present, China's urbanization is shifting from rapid growth to stable development, and urban development is shifting from a stage of large-scale expansion to a stage aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of existing urban areas.
"These international contacts provided an opportunity to study the best practices of our Chinese colleagues, establish direct contacts with partners, and discuss prospects for further cooperation between Minsk and Chongqing," concluded Alexander Shchekovich. -0-
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