What can cities learn from a rainforest

Why does dialogue between cities matter? In Xishuangbanna's tropical rainforest, China Daily reporter Kong Wenzheng found an answer: just like the countless species that thrive together in the rainforest, cities may be different, but they grow stronger through connection and cooperation.

During the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Xishuangbanna, mayors and city representatives from across Asia shared ideas on how to make their cities greener, more livable and better connected.