From Czech crystal and Bulgarian rose products to French footwear and locally farmed Norwegian salmon, Ningbo businesses are bringing an international mix to the 9th CIIE in Shanghai. New products, new partnerships, and plenty to explore! @ciieonline
#DialogueInNingbo: Two port cities, plenty of common ground. Sok Phea, deputy governor of Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk province, sees opportunities to deepen ties with Ningbo in areas such as smart port development, trade, industry, and tourism. #GlobalMayorsDialogue #NingboLinks
#DialogueInNingbo: Craft displays, Chinese opera and gifts of books brought guests together for "Ningbo Night" during the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue this week. Held at the Tianyi Pavilion and Moon Lake, the cultural exchange event featured music, dance and local traditions. Books presented by participating cities joined Tianyi Pavilion’s permanent collection, while sachet gifts, conversations and shared photos added warmth to an evening of discovery and friendship.
#DialogueInNingbo: At the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo, mayors from New Zealand, Lebanon and Mauritius shared their impressions of the city and reflected on the importance of friendly exchanges and mutual learning between cities. From cultural exchanges to youth engagement, cities are strengthening ties through open dialogue, deepening understanding and moving forward together.
#DialogueInNingbo: Technology keeps pushing boundaries, and cooperation opens up new doors. During the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Ningbo, Councilor Lee Fu Haw of the Royal Klang City Council, Malaysia, shares his take on robotics and expresses his hope of seeing more Chinese businesses set up operations in Malaysia. #GlobalMayorsDialogue
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#DialogueInNingbo: Silvano Gori, former deputy mayor of Florence, played a role in bringing a replica of Michelangelo's David to Ningbo two decades ago. Now he's revisiting the city and sharing a piece of its story with his family. [Video/Ningbo Today]
#DialogueInNingbo: Could this change the way we shop for clothes? International guests tried Ningbo's AI fitting mirror and explored a new way to experiment with fashion — no changing room required! [Video/Hi New Horizon]
A Ningbo factory tells a story that goes beyond the usual fears that "robots are taking our jobs". At the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, Ningbo PIA Automation offered a simple answer: industrial change needn't mean replacing workers. Factory workers can find new roles as industries evolve. By combining European manufacturing expertise with Chinese software and talent, and adding AI, the company hopes to take its robots global.
#DialogueInNingbo: A glimpse into how China's robotics industry is reshaping the way people and machines work together. [Video/Shamim's Studio]
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Why are city leaders from around the world gathering in Ningbo? With its strong manufacturing base and centuries of trading history, this Chinese port city has plenty to bring to the table. See how the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is creating new opportunities for collaboration.
Beyond rapid development, what matters is improving people's lives and giving young people hope for the future, says France's Joachim Moyse.
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Port cities don't have to choose between competition and cooperation. Lee Fu Haw of Malaysia sees common ground in building greener shipping corridors.
More routes, more partners, stronger supply chains. Lao Harivelo Alexa of Madagascar's Toamasina sees the value of closer ties with Ningbo.
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From school partnerships to high-tech industries, Ahmed Wazeery of Egypt's Suez Governorate sees plenty of room for deeper cooperation with Ningbo.
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#DialogueInNingbo: Some ideas deserve more than a passing glance. A selection of memorable words from the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Ningbo captures the perspectives and insights shared by guests from around the world. #GlobalMayorsDialogue #NingboLinks
Traditional music, elegant dances and centuries-old architecture — a wonderful way for international guests to experience the cultural charm of China at Ningbo's Tianyi Pavilion.
#DialogueInNingbo: Long before Rouen and Ningbo became sister cities, Vincent Lemarchand was already helping build the connection. Decades later, the President of the Rouen-Ningbo Friendship Committee is still bringing people together across borders. #GlobalMayorsDialogue #NingboLinks
#DialogueInNingbo: "The ocean is a road between cities." Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown shares what makes the bond with Ningbo special, from trade and people-to-people ties to nearly 28 years of sister-city friendship. #GlobalMayorsDialogue #NingboLinks
How can cities grow and thrive together? Mayors from around the world gathered in Ningbo on Nov 3 for the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo, exchanging insights on urban governance and exploring new opportunities for high-quality urban development. [📸/IC]






