Guests attend the opening ceremony of 2024 World Cities Day China Observance and 2024 SDG Cities Global Conference in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 31, 2024. World Cities Day emerged from the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, specifically the Shanghai Declaration, which advocated for the idea of "Better City, Better Life." Celebrated annually on Oct. 31, the day promotes international urban dialogue.
Themed "Building People-Centered Cities for Better Life" this year, the 2024 World Cities Day events in Shanghai included an opening ceremony, a series of forums, exhibitions, and thematic inspections. [Xinhua/Fang Zhe]
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