On April 30, the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF) officially announced on its website that Beijing had joined its global network.

In November 2024, Beijing and WCCF signed the City Partnership Agreement in London, UK. Since then, relevant departments in Beijing have maintained close communication with WCCF and actively promoted the city’s rich cultural resources. Beijing’s cultural vitality has been highly recognized by the WCCF.

Moving forward, Beijing will actively participate in multilateral international exchange initiatives such as the World Cities Culture Summit and the Leadership Exchange Programme. Through such platforms, Beijing will showcase its achievements in cultural preservation, innovative development, and cultural heritage protection, so as to foster greater international cooperation and enhance its global cultural influence.

Further Reading: Launched by London in 2012, WCCF is a multilateral cooperation mechanism that aims to promote cultural exchange and collaboration among global cities, foster cultural prosperity, drive technological innovation, and advance sustainable urban development. To date, more than 40 cities across six continents have joined WCCF, including Paris, New York, San Francisco, Milan, Tokyo, Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, and Dubai. Chinese cities currently in the network include Chengdu, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Taipei.