Jan 29 — Chen Jining, secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, held talks with Dennis Francis, the president of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, in Shanghai.

Chen Jining (right) and Dennis Francis shake hands in Shanghai on Jan 29. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaifabu]

Recognizing the UN as a beacon of multilateralism, Chen underscored Shanghai's openness, innovation, and inclusiveness as key attributes.

The city, positioned at the forefront of China's reform and opening-up initiative, serves as a dynamic international hub, offering invaluable experiences for global collaboration, Chen said.

Jan 30 — Chen Jining, secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, attended the 2024 World Digital Education Conference in Shanghai and delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony, highlighting the role of digital technology as a driving force for educational reform.

Chen Jining delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Digital Education Conference on Jan 30. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaifabu]

Chen said Shanghai will explore more digital practices to enhance the integration of technology and education and strive to build a more inclusive and equitable digital education system for all.

Jan 30 — Chen Jining, secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, met with representatives of the newly elected academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and foreign academicians in Shanghai. He congratulated the academicians and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the construction of the Shanghai International Science and Technology Innovation Center over the years.

Chen Jining (center) poses for a group photo with representatives of the newly elected academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and foreign academicians in Shanghai on Jan 30. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaifabu]

During the exchange, Chen emphasized the importance of adhering to national strategies, continuously deepening research in their respective fields, leveraging professional advantages, and keenly focusing on technological changes. He encouraged the academicians to help grasp cutting-edge trends, assess strategic layout directions, and timely seize developmental opportunities.

Jan 30 — Chinese Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng and Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with foreign guests attending the 2024 World Digital Education Conference in Shanghai.

Huai Jinpeng and Gong Zheng meet with foreign guests attending the 2024 World Digital Education Conference in Shanghai on Jan 30. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaifabu]

Huai Jinpeng pointed out that as the largest developing country and a responsible nation globally, China is willing to collaborate with the international community to discuss the grand plan for educational development, build a cooperative education platform, and share high-quality educational resources and fruitful achievements of educational development.

Gong Zheng expressed his eagerness in promoting more high-level educational institutions to establish a presence in Shanghai, attracting quality enterprises to invest and thrive in the city. He emphasized the joint efforts to create a model of open cooperation and mutual benefit, striving to achieve common development.

Jan 30 — Gong Zheng, mayor of Shanghai, delivered a speech at the 2024 Shanghai New Year Gala in Honor of High-level Talents and the first Awarding Ceremony of Shanghai Outstanding Talents.

Gong Zheng delivers a speech at the 2024 Shanghai New Year Gala in Honor of High-level Talents and the first Awarding Ceremony of Shanghai Outstanding Talents on Jan 30. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaifabu]

In the address, Gong emphasized Shanghai's commitment to attracting talent through career opportunities, nurturing talent through institutional support, and providing a conducive environment for talent. He expressed the city's dedication to transforming Shanghai into a dream city for talents worldwide.

Source: Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office