# China’s people-centered cities: How Shanghai and Jiangsu put people first

https://mins.news/en/item/62014

- CGTN, 2026-09-16 06:35 UTC
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- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-16/China-s-people-centered-cities-How-Shanghai-Jiangsu-put-people-first-1QtPPwHi7YY/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> During a September 7-11 event hosted by China’s Foreign Ministry, 30 diplomats from 20 countries visited Shanghai and Jiangsu to examine China’s people-centered urban model. The report highlights the Gubei Civic Center, public participation in local legislation, Suzhou Industrial Park’s development and Nanjing’s data-focused AI initiatives.

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