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If Asian countries are to break out of the middle-income trap, they must solve the problems that plague their cities—namely the dysfunctional ways urban areas are governed https://t.co/dL5lqKkIwBPhoto: Getty Images https://t.co/gh4CB5rwV6 ...

Group 1 - The "Global Mayors Dialogue · Qingdao" forum focused on cultural tourism and industrial collaboration, involving eight overseas cities and three Chinese cities [1][4] - Key themes discussed included marine tourism development, revitalization of historical urban areas, and fostering people-to-people exchanges through international tourism [2] - The event was co-hosted by the Qingdao Municipal People's Government and the Information Office of Shandong Provincial People's Government, with guidance from the State Council Information Office [1] Group 2 - The sister-city partnership between Daegu and Qingdao, established in 1993, emphasizes economic collaboration and cultural ties, particularly through their respective cultural icons [2] - Qingdao and Minsk formalized their sister-city relations in October 2024, enhancing bilateral trade through the Qingdao-Minsk China-Europe Railway Express [3] - The Global Mayors Dialogue serves as a platform for international trust and cooperation, inviting global travelers to engage in cultural tourism as a means of grassroots diplomacy [4]