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Reading the shifts. Decoding the headlines. Exploring China and global affairs through the eyes of an Indian journalist in Beijing. Join: #ShamimStudio #沙沙作响

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The goldfish most people recognize represents only one part of a remarkably diverse world. Careful breeding has produced an astonishing range of colors, body types and ornamental features, turning a familiar fish into a living display of variety and artistry #Wuhan #Nature #China

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“China is a master of urban diplomacy”
Global Mayors Dialogue participants react
During a Yangtze River night cruise, participating guests of the Global Mayors Dialogue hailed China’s ability to welcome friends from afar and turn exchanges between cities into lasting connections

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Can cities have friends? It looks like they do. Chinese cities have sister-city partnerships around the world, creating direct channels to exchange ideas and tackle shared urban challenges #Wuhan #SisterCities #FriendshipCities #CityDiplomacy #China

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For Chan, keeping doors open and strengthening connections with cities around the world remains essential.

#GlobalMayorsDialogue #Wuhan #Markham #Canada #China #Cooperation #Innovation

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Michael Chan, Deputy Mayor of Markham, Canada, called for greater international cooperation during a panel discussion on Sept. 19 on the sidelines of the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Wuhan.

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Markham and Wuhan are celebrating 20 years of sister city relations in 2026, a partnership that has included exchanges in business, culture and other areas.

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“China shock”? No, “China opportunity and “China cooperation.” Watch what visiting foreign delegates had to say after seeing China’s manufacturing rise up close
#ChinaInnovation #ChinaOpportunity #Wuhan #SmartManufacturing

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The #Yangtze River’s “smiling angel” is making a comeback. #China’s sustained conservation efforts are helping the endangered finless porpoise recover, and offering the world a lesson in how development and nature can move forward together
#FinlessPorpoise #Conservation

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The discussion highlighted how cities can share knowledge, technology and practical experience as they work toward a greener future.

#GlobalMayorsDialogue #Wuhan #Yangtze #FinlessPorpoise #Conservation #Sustainability

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From the Yangtze River to waterways around the world, cities face a common question. How can development continue while nature is protected?

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Delegates learned about Wuhan’s efforts to protect the Yangtze finless porpoise and restore its river ecosystem, while representatives from other cities shared their own experiences in water management, biodiversity protection and sustainable development.

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As #Manchester and #Wuhan mark 40 years of sister-city cooperation, the Lord Mayor of Manchester Shaukat Ali explains how both cities continue to benefit

@ManCityMEN @LordMayorOfMcr @ManCityCouncil

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Small details like this show just how much thought and effort #China puts into making its cities more inclusive.
At #Wuhan’s Optics Valley SkyTrain station, Braille directions help passengers with visual impairments navigate independently
#Accessibility #InclusiveCities

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A series of cooperation documents were signed between Wuhan and its international partners during the 2026 Global Mayors Forum.

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Global cooperation starts locally
The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in #Wuhan brought mayors and city representatives together to share development experience, build direct connections and identify areas where cooperation can improve urban life.
#CityCooperation #Diplomacy

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Urban growth is often imagined as concrete replacing nature. Wuhan tells a different story. Rivers, lakes, wetlands and greenways are woven into the urban landscape, allowing city life and nature to share the same space.

#Wuhan #GreenCity #UrbanNature #China #ChinaTravel

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Before social media, poetry made this #Wuhan landmark go viral!

@visit_wuhan #YellowCraneTower #ChinaTravel #ChineseCulture

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CHINA’S FARMS ARE GETTING LASER POWER

@visit_wuhan @HGTECH_HGLaser

#China #SmartFarming #Agriculture #FarmTech #Robotics #Technology #Innovation #SmartAgriculture #ChinaTech