第七届中美友城大会在杭举行

Core Insights - The seventh China-US Friendship Cities Conference was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, focusing on "Closer Cooperation for a Sustainable Future," attracting over 180 representatives from 36 cities in 28 US states and 26 provinces in China, marking it as the largest and highest-level local exchange event in recent years [1][2] Group 1: Education and Exchange - A significant discussion point was the disparity in the number of Chinese students studying in the US compared to American students studying in China, with millions of Chinese students having studied in the US over the decades [1][2] - The US Midwest China Association has been organizing immersive learning experiences for American agricultural university students in China to enhance their understanding of Chinese culture and agriculture [2] Group 2: Inclusivity in Education - There was a discussion on designing projects to enable students from rural or low-income families to participate in China-US exchanges, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in educational opportunities [2] Group 3: Urban Innovation and Development - The conference addressed the balance between preserving historical city features and enhancing modern functionality, emphasizing the need for comprehensive urban assessments to identify and utilize underused spaces for ecological benefits [3] - The "Hangzhou Consensus" was released, urging individuals from both countries to actively support and engage in friendly city cooperation, particularly in cultural, educational, and youth sectors, to foster stable and sustainable development in China-US relations [3]