On November 11, a news conference was held in Beijing to discuss the upcoming 2024 China International Friendship Cities Conference (CIFCC). Officials provided details about the event.

The 2024 CIFCC is scheduled to take place in Kunming, Yunnan Province, from November 18 to 19. This event is jointly organized by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), the China International Friendship Cities Association (CIFCA), and the Yunnan Provincial Government, with the Kunming Municipal Government serving as the host.

This year's conference, themed "Shared Future, Shared Prosperity", will center around four key subtopics: "technological innovation for smart cities" " green urban development for public welfare" "preservation of urban historical and cultural heritage" and "enhanced transportation connectivity for a shared urban future".

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(Editors: Rachel, Jennifer)