Chengdu uses competition as a medium to enhance urban reputation as an inspector | Work | Chengdu
On the streets of Chengdu, the atmosphere of the Universiade is becoming increasingly strong. As the first large-scale international comprehensive sports event held in an open form since the COVID-19, the Chengdu Universiade is not only a major traction project to promote the construction of a sports power in the new era and the development of youth undertakings, but also an important opportunity to promote the high-quality development of Chengdu and improve the quality and reputation of the city.
The hosting of the Universiade is an opportunity for Chengdu to showcase the beauty of life, environment, and culture to the world. To this end, Chengdu adheres to the comprehensive construction of park city demonstration areas that practice the new development concept, accelerates the construction of high-quality living and livable areas, and fully demonstrates the concept of "cities make life better".
"We will comprehensively promote the construction of functional supporting facilities, enhance the livable quality of the city, find space through 'demolishing walls and combining courtyards',' golden corners and silver edges', and 'collecting and storing houses', improve supporting services such as community canteens, day care centers, and community nursing homes, and simultaneously create 40 characteristic blocks. We will coordinate the spatial layout of the blocks, optimize the business formats of the blocks, and create a sense of atmosphere and fireworks." Li Yong, a second level inspector of the Chengdu Housing and Urban Rural Development Bureau, introduced that in accordance with the requirements of "benefiting the people in a large operating city", Chengdu has promoted the renewal of 91 areas and the renovation of 1202 old residential areas in the past two years.
Chengdu proposes to basically build a socialist modern international metropolis with global influence and reputation in western China by 2035. The preparation for the Universiade has opened a window for Chengdu to engage in external exchanges, develop the competition economy, and also pressed the fast forward button for Chengdu's internationalization.
As of June this year, a total of 23 foreign consulates have been approved to establish in Chengdu, ranking first in the central and western regions. In recent years, Chengdu has hosted international exhibitions such as the Fortune Global Forum, the World Chinese Business Conference, and the China EU Investment, Trade, and Technology Cooperation Fair. Through these international exchange activities, Chengdu has showcased its unique and charming urban image and characteristics to the world.
Hosting international large-scale sports events is one of the important paths and symbols for a city to internationalize. In June, the "2023 International Youth Talent Chengdu Exchange Conference" was held. As the organizer, Wang Huiyao, the chairman of the Globalization Think Tank, stated that young university students from around the world can better approach China, understand China, and understand China through the Chengdu Universiade.
For young college students around the world, the hosting of the Chengdu Universiade provides them with a stage to realize their personal sports dreams. Through this stage, they will have more opportunities to experience the charm of Chengdu's international style, Chinese style, and Bashu charm. Chengdu highlights the characteristics of "a park city under the snow capped mountains and a happy Chengdu amidst fireworks", telling theme stories such as "Chengdu cultural and creative", "Chengdu music", and "Chengdu cuisine", fully showcasing the city's image.