三座中国城市新加入联合国教科文组织学习型城市网络

Core Viewpoint - The UNESCO has recognized 72 new cities from 46 countries and regions as part of its Global Network of Learning Cities, including three cities from China: Ningbo, Tianjin, and Shenyang, highlighting their contributions to lifelong education rights [1] Group 1: Contributions of Chinese Cities - Ningbo is noted for its efforts in promoting lifelong learning [1] - Tianjin focuses on supporting education for the elderly, community education, vocational education, and the integration of education and industry [1] - Shenyang is working to expand the accessibility and equity of preschool, compulsory, and vocational education [1] Group 2: Characteristics of Learning Cities - Learning cities are described as vibrant communities where learning is integrated into daily life across schools, workplaces, libraries, homes, and public spaces [1] - These cities create learning opportunities for all citizens, helping workers adapt to the changing job market through retraining and skill enhancement [1] - They also provide literacy education for early school leavers and empower citizens of all ages to participate in shaping the AI era and foster entrepreneurial thinking [1] Group 3: Global Learning Cities Network - The Global Network of Learning Cities was launched in 2013, and with the recent expansion, it now includes a total of 425 cities worldwide [1] - Prior to this expansion, several Chinese cities such as Beijing, Taiyuan, Chengdu, Wuhan, Changzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing, and Suzhou were already part of the network [1]