Forum stresses people-centered urban governance

A new declaration emphasizing people-centered urban governance was released Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints.

The "Beijing Declaration on Modernizing Urban Governance (2024)"outlines nine initiatives, including the rule of law, diversity, inclusivity, responsive governance, digital empowerment, ecological sustainability and open exchange.

The declaration underscores the need for cities to balance rapid development with social harmony, safety and public happiness.