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BEIJING, Nov 27 (APP):A public participation consultation meeting for the Guidelines for the Planning, Layout, and Construction of Internationalized Neighborhoods in Guangzhou was held in Guangzhou, China.
The event was guided by the Guangzhou Municipal Foreign Affairs Office and hosted by the Guangzhou Urban Planning and Design Survey Research Institute.
Foreign residents living in Guangzhou, industry professionals, international students, and volunteer foreign-language service providers were invited to attend.
Chinese and foreign participants offered suggestions and insights on improving the Guidelines for the Planning, Layout, and Construction of Internationalized Neighborhoods in Guangzhou and on supporting Guangzhou’s high-level opening-up and high-quality development.
It is reported that since 2022, the Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office has taken the lead in establishing the first batch of 12 pilot internationalized neighborhoods.
Service platforms have been set up. Each community has developed its own unique brand based on local conditions. Activities such as foreign volunteer services and Chinese-foreign cultural exchanges entering local communities have helped bring Chinese and international residents closer together.
At the consultation meeting, several representatives shared their practical experiences and personal suggestions.
Ali Imran, R&D Director at the Guangdong Nano-Manufacturing Innovation Center, proposed building a high-quality talent service system to form a closed loop that links Guangzhou’s “supply chain advantages” with its “talent attractiveness.”
Participants agreed that Guangzhou has created a unique international ecosystem through government support, community revitalization, and cultural integration. Moving forward, it will be essential to further strengthen service chains and cultivate “bridge groups” who can connect Chinese and international residents, ultimately transforming neighborhoods into vibrant spaces that tell Guangzhou’s stories and gather global wisdom.