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"Preparing a seat for passersby adds a touch of warmth to the city. I am pleased to see more and more public seats appearing on the streets of Shanghai." At today's 2023 Shanghai Taiwan seminar, the city seat case shared by the government counselor Jiang Haiyang resonated with everyone. What kind of city is a city with temperature? What qualities should a livable city possess? Focusing on the topic of "Cultural and Tourism Business Inheritance and Development Driven by Digital Technology", guest scholars from Shanghai and Taiwan conducted discussions. "My judgment of a city starts with the toilets at airports and stations: clean, odorless, with paper and hot water. These details instantly make you feel the temperature of the city," said Jiang Haiyang. In addition to the toilet, he also mentioned public seats. December 2020

This morning, Chen Jining, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, visited and conducted research on relevant enterprises of China Shipbuilding Corporation Limited in conjunction with the implementation of the "service package" system in key enterprises. Chen Jining said that Shanghai's modernization construction and high-quality development cannot do without the strategic support of central enterprises.China Shipbuilding Group, headquartered in Shanghai, has been formed

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with the Governor of Jeollanamdo, South Korea, Kim Young rok, and his delegation today. Gong Zheng said that Shanghai is currently focusing on deepening the construction of the "five centers" and strengthening the "four major functions". Jeollanamdo has abundant resources and a high level of economic development, and there is broad space for cooperation between the two regions. Shanghai attaches great importance to friendly exchanges with Jeollanamdo. Since the establishment of friendly exchange relations in 1996, the two cities have carried out extensive and pragmatic cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, culture, agriculture, and tourism, achieving positive results. We are willing to strengthen exchanges with Jeollanamdo, strengthen economic and trade cooperation, promote two-way investment, and hope that the two regions will deepen cooperation in high-end manufacturing, new energy and other fields, support and encourage excellent enterprises to invest in both directions, and achieve common development. At the same time, we look forward to strengthening cultural and tourism cooperation between the two regions, and welcome more South Korean people to visit Shanghai for sightseeing

This afternoon, Chen Jining, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, met with Soren Toft, CEO of Swiss Mediterranean Shipping Company, who came to Shanghai to participate in the 2023 North Bund International Shipping Forum. Chen Jining introduced the relevant situation of Shanghai's economic and social development and the construction of an international shipping center. He said that Shanghai is a city that thrives on shipping, and openness, innovation, and inclusiveness are the most distinctive qualities of this city. Currently, we are following the strategic deployment of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, closely focusing on the "Five Centers", deepening high-level reform and opening up, and fully promoting high-quality development. Mediterranean Shipping Company is a leading global shipping enterprise, with continuous expansion of business in Shanghai and close cooperation between enterprises. Welcome to seize the opportunity of modernization construction, make good use of the open platform of the CIIE, continue to increase investment layout in Shanghai, and bring more innovative businesses, low-carbon technologies, and solutions

Tianjin, National Convention and Exhibition Center. When the timer jumps to "0", the second National Skills Competition Floral Competition ends. In an instant, the audience spontaneously burst into enthusiastic applause. Many people picked up their cameras to record the colorful scenes in front of them, while others cheered and cheered for the contestants. Such applause, shutter sounds, and cheers can be heard from time to time during various competitions. On September 19th, the second National Skills Competition concluded. A total of 145 contestants from Shanghai participated in all 109 events and achieved excellent results with 10 gold, 10 silver, and 10 bronze awards, with over three-quarters of the contestants winning. As the comprehensive national vocational skills competition with the highest specifications, the most projects, and the largest scale in China, what new trends and changes in industrial development are reflected in this competition? Shanghai cultivates skilled talents

The second National Skills Competition has come to an end, and the top ranked players participating in the World Skills Competition will be nominated for the 47th World Skills Competition China Training Team. Next year, they will have the opportunity to go to Lyon, France to participate in the World Skills Competition. There are some knowledge points about the World Skills Competition. Q: What kind of competition is the World Skills Competition? Answer: The World Skills Competition is the world's highest ranking, largest scale, and most influential vocational skills competition, known as the "World Skills Olympics". Its competitive level represents the world's advanced level of vocational skills development, and is an important platform for members of the World Skills Organization to showcase and exchange vocational skills. In 1950, Spain and Portugal teamed up to hold the first World Skills Competition in Madrid, officially marking the beginning of the competition. Since then, every two weeks

In the early 1980s, many cities in China faced the problem of insufficient funds for infrastructure construction. To solve this difficult problem, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council drew on the experience of foreign countries and Hong Kong at that time, determined to utilize urban land, and requested Shanghai to pilot it. After the leaders of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council conducted research in Shanghai, He Chunlin, the director of the State Council Special Economic Zone Office, was dispatched to Shanghai for in-depth investigation and research. With the support of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, Shanghai has taken the lead in launching pilot explorations and reforms of the urban land use system nationwide. During the "Seventh Five Year Plan" period, Shanghai had only 12 billion yuan of local financial resources available for infrastructure and technological transformation, while the total required funds for various transformations and constructions reached 45 billion yuan. Where does the money come from? The traditional approach to solving infrastructure construction funds is to borrow money and encourage local governments to seek funding from the central government

The 2023 North Bund International Shipping Forum, with the theme of "openness, cooperation, and innovation - jointly building a new global shipping pattern", opened this morning in the World Reception Hall located on the North Bund in Shanghai. Shanghai Municipal Party Secretary Chen Jining attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Minister of Transport Li Xiaopeng delivered a speech via video. Chen Jining pointed out that building the Shanghai International Shipping Center is a major strategic task entrusted to Shanghai by the Party Central Committee and the State Council.We will make every effort to build a world-class shipping hub, improve the collection and distribution system that integrates sea, land, air, and iron, accelerate the construction of major shipping projects, and provide services

This is a collaborative performance between Chinese and American jazz musicians, as well as a long delayed gathering. On the evening of the 19th Beijing time, a commemorative concert for Sir Edgar Snow will be held simultaneously in Shanghai, China and Kansas City, USA. The concert is hosted by the Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Edgar Snow Memorial Foundation in the United States. In his speech, Fu Jihong, Vice President of the Shanghai Friendship Association, expressed the hope that jazz can become a cultural bond, deepen the connection and friendship between the Chinese and American people. "No matter where we are, we can maintain an open and inclusive attitude, appreciate and learn from the culture and charm of different cities, and build more bridges of understanding, friendship, and cooperation between the two peoples. This is also the spirit of Snow in the new era." In the video connection, Wayne Williams, Chairman of the Edgar Snow Memorial Foundation, said that jazz is worthy of recognition

In order to further expand democracy in the selection and appointment of cadres, widely listen to the opinions of the masses, select cadres well and accurately, in accordance with the provisions of the "Regulations on the Selection and Appointment of Party and Government Leading Cadres", and after research and decision by the Municipal Party Committee, the following comrades shall be publicly announced before taking office. Zhou Yang, male, Han ethnicity, born in August 1975, is a graduate student with a Master's degree in Economics. He is a member of the Communist Party of China and currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Research Office of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China. He is proposed to be appointed as a principal in a municipal government agency. Ji Xiaopeng, male, Han ethnicity, born in July 1971, is an in-service graduate student with a Ph.D. in Economics. He is a member of the Communist Party of China and currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of the Changning District Committee of the Communist Party of China. He is proposed to be appointed as a principal in a municipal government agency. Lu Min, male, Han ethnicity, born in November 1968, holds a Master's degree in Engineering from a university. He is a member of the Communist Party of China and currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology. He is proposed to be appointed as a full-time employee in a municipal public institution. Song Zongde

On August 15 this year, Carrefour Farmer's Market located at No. 9 Yongji Road, Yangpu District was upgraded and returned. Nearby residents were pleasantly surprised to find that the new market not only has a higher "appearance" and a cleaner environment, but also offers affordable prices as before. It also has complete barrier free facilities, full of a "civilized flavor"! It has attracted many citizens to come and "check in", and the market's customer flow has reached an average of more than 8000 people per day. Yangpu District is the largest and most populous central urban area in Shanghai, and also the first place to propose the important concept of "People's City". In recent years, Yangpu District has actively practiced the important concept of "People's City", insisting on leaving the best resources for the people, serving the people with the best supply, and striving to build a beautiful urban area that belongs to the people, serves the people, and achieves the people. Since the beginning of this year, Yangpu District has sounded the horn of people's city and civilization leading the way

Chen Jining, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered a speech.Benchmarking and benchmarking in improving political stance, strengthening political responsibility, enhancing political capabilities, and implementing political responsibilities, with a mindset of "the greatness of the country"

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with the London Financial City Mayor Liang Yousi and his delegation today. Gong Zheng said that Shanghai and the City of London had established friendly exchange relations as early as 1996, formed a close cooperation and exchange mechanism, and carried out extensive cooperation in areas such as financial investment and services, achieving positive results. The City of London is a leading global financial, commercial, and economic center. Shanghai is the largest economic center city in China, and regards finance as one of the most important functions of the city. It is accelerating the construction of a world-class international financial center. We are willing to work hand in hand with the City of London to cooperate in asset management, green finance, fintech, financial openness, and other areas, learn from advanced concepts, and promote mutually beneficial and win-win development. Welcome UK financial institutions to increase their layout, expand their business, and carry out innovation in Shanghai to jointly promote finance