In pics: global mayors explore Nanjing’s heritage preservation and ecological protection, exchanging urban governance insights

Delegates visit the Xiaoxihu area in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Nov. 20, 2025. The Global Mayors Dialogue brought together participants from Brunei, Egypt, Germany, Italy, China, and other countries in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, from Nov. 19 to 21. Under the theme “Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,” they shared insights on urban governance and explored future trends in city development, contributing valuable perspectives to advance the sustainable growth of waterfront cities worldwide. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Mayors and mayoral representatives from around the world experience the production craftsmanship of Qinhuai Lanterns at a studio, Nov. 20, 2025. The Global Mayors Dialogue brought together participants from Brunei, Egypt, Germany, Italy, China, and other countries in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, from Nov. 19 to 21. Under the theme “Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,” they shared insights on urban governance and explored future trends in city development, contributing valuable perspectives to advance the sustainable growth of waterfront cities worldwide. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Delegates visit Nanjing's Laomendong and enjoy excerpts from the Yue Opera A Dream of Red Mansions, Nov. 20, 2025. The Global Mayors Dialogue brought together participants from Brunei, Egypt, Germany, Italy, China, and other countries in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, from Nov. 19 to 21. Under the theme “Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,” they shared insights on urban governance and explored future trends in city development, contributing valuable perspectives to advance the sustainable growth of waterfront cities worldwide. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Delegates cruise the Yangtze River to observe finless porpoises, Nov. 20, 2025. The Global Mayors Dialogue brought together participants from Brunei, Egypt, Germany, Italy, China, and other countries in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, from Nov. 19 to 21. Under the theme “Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,” they shared insights on urban governance and explored future trends in city development, contributing valuable perspectives to advance the sustainable growth of waterfront cities worldwide. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Delegates cruise the Yangtze River to observe finless porpoises, Nov. 20, 2025. The Global Mayors Dialogue brought together participants from Brunei, Egypt, Germany, Italy, China, and other countries in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, from Nov. 19 to 21. Under the theme “Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,” they shared insights on urban governance and explored future trends in city development, contributing valuable perspectives to advance the sustainable growth of waterfront cities worldwide. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Mayors and mayoral representatives from around the world visit the Nanjing Iron and Steel Group Company to see the green transformation efforts at Nanjing, Nov. 21, 2025. The Global Mayors Dialogue brought together participants from Brunei, Egypt, Germany, Italy, China, and other countries in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, from Nov. 19 to 21. Under the theme “Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,” they shared insights on urban governance and explored future trends in city development, contributing valuable perspectives to advance the sustainable growth of waterfront cities worldwide. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Mayors and mayoral representatives from around the world visit the Nanjing Iron and Steel Group Company, Nov. 21, 2025. The Global Mayors Dialogue brought together participants from Brunei, Egypt, Germany, Italy, China, and other countries in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, from Nov. 19 to 21. Under the theme “Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,” they shared insights on urban governance and explored future trends in city development, contributing valuable perspectives to advance the sustainable growth of waterfront cities worldwide. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Delegates take part in an interactive session on shaping the future of waterfront cities through culture, sustainability and innovation, Nov. 21, 2025. The Global Mayors Dialogue brought together participants from Brunei, Egypt, Germany, Italy, China, and other countries in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, from Nov. 19 to 21. Under the theme “Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,” they shared insights on urban governance and explored future trends in city development, contributing valuable perspectives to advance the sustainable growth of waterfront cities worldwide. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Delegates take part in an interactive session on shaping the future of waterfront cities through culture, sustainability and innovation, Nov. 21, 2025. The Global Mayors Dialogue brought together participants from Brunei, Egypt, Germany, Italy, China, and other countries in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, from Nov. 19 to 21. Under the theme “Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,” they shared insights on urban governance and explored future trends in city development, contributing valuable perspectives to advance the sustainable growth of waterfront cities worldwide. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)