Group 1 - The "World Mayors Dialogue in Harbin" event focused on sustainable development of the ice and snow economy, global cooperation, and innovation in urban governance [1][2] - The event resulted in the release of the "Harbin Initiative," promoting diverse paths for high-quality urban development [2] - Harbin's ice and snow economy is becoming a new driving force for high-quality development and international openness, with the city transforming its natural resources into tourism products [2][4] Group 2 - The 2026 Harbin International Ice and Snow Economy Expo showcased over 20,000 square meters of exhibition space, featuring around 300 enterprises from countries like Finland, Switzerland, and Austria [3] - The event emphasized cultural exchange and economic cooperation among international cities, with Rovaniemi, Finland, as the guest city celebrating 20 years of friendship with Harbin [3] - The expo served as a practical invitation for global collaboration in the ice and snow economy [3] Group 3 - The event included immersive experiences in ice sports, highlighting the vibrant local culture and the city's identity as a hub for winter sports [6] - Harbin has a rich history in modern ice sports, having produced nine Olympic gold medalists, and is recognized as the birthplace of modern ice sports in China [6] - The ice and snow economy is projected to exceed 160 billion RMB in 2024, with an expected total of 90.36 million visitors during the 2024-2025 ice season [6]
“世界市长对话·哈尔滨”活动举办——共享冰雪机遇 共促城市发展