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International delegates gather in Jiangsu province exploring how creative industries catalyze sustainable economic growth, Yang Yang reports.

In an era when cities face multiple challenges — climate pressures, social fragmentation and rapid urban growth — culture is not only an asset, but a strategic resource for resilience and sustainable development.

That was the message delivered by Jose Chong, program management officer with UN-Habitat, at the opening ceremony of "Encounter . Enlighten" — the Wuxi Creative Cities Dialogue held at Wuxi National Digital Film Industry Park on May 15.