Global Leaders Views

Dec 13, 2023

Jakarta official impressed by Guangzhou Metro

During the recent Global Mayors' Forum in Guangzhou, Fajar Nugrahaini, head of Road Based Transport Department of the Jakarta Transport Authority in Indonesia, experienced the Guangzhou Metro and was impressed by its low fares and clear signage. Nugrahaini praised the Guangzhou Metro for its affordable ticket price, starting at only 2 yuan ($0.26), as well as clear signage and detailed maps inside the stations.

Dec 12, 2023

Guangzhou recognized for sustainable development by UN official

At the recent Global Mayors' Forum, Siddharth Chatterjee, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, praised the host city Guangzhou as a model for sustainable development and said that the forum provided an opportunity for mayors worldwide to learn from Guangzhou's experience.

Dec 12, 2023

Cape Town delegates laud Guangzhou's urban strategies

Tamsin Phyllida Thokozile Faragher, the chief resilience officer of Cape Town, South Africa, visited Guangzhou on Dec 7 during the 2023 Global Mayors' Forum and expressed admiration for the city's water management and urban greening projects.

Dec 11, 2023

Pokhara mayor commends Guangzhou's unique character, potential for cooperation

From Dec 7 to 9, during the 2023 Global Mayors' Forum, Dhana Raj Acharya, mayor of Pokhara, Nepal, praised Guangzhou, noting that after visiting over 100 cities around the globe, he was deeply impressed by the unique character of the Chinese city.