Heritage, tech innovation earn city praise

The coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province has become a model for advanced urban governance by blending technological innovation with heritage preservation, earning international recognition at the Global Mayors Dialogue .Qingdao held over the weekend.

The event brought together mayors from across China and eight other countries, including Japan, South Korea, Greece and Cambodia, under the theme of celebrating culture and tourism together.

It featured discussions on marine tourism development, the revitalization of historic urban areas and cultural exchanges.