An industry-academia-research collaboration center for Wuxi's international communication is launched on Nov 8. [Photo provided to en.wuxi.gov.cn]
The Wuxi Dialogue on International Communication was held in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on Nov 8, exploring ways to strengthen collaboration and pool resources to enhance the global reach of Chinese cities.
Held alongside the China International Intelligent Communication Forum 2026, this year's dialogue marked its second edition in a closed-door format, providing a platform for regular exchanges between local practitioners and academic researchers.
A presentation on Wuxi's international communication initiatives highlighted the city's efforts to promote its identity through three key themes: its recognition as a "UNESCO City of Music", its modern industrial and commercial heritage and its rich Jiangnan culture. To share these stories with international audiences, Wuxi has been developing a broader network of partners and expanding collaboration across various sectors.
Guests attend the Wuxi Dialogue on International Communication. [Photo provided to en.wuxi.gov.cn]
A key part of these efforts is the Wuxi International Communication Alliance, which has grown from 10 members to 54 since its establishment in 2023. Its initiatives include expanding overseas media networks, developing partnerships, building databases of stories and visual materials, and encouraging collaborative content production.
Building on these efforts, the event also saw the appointment of advisers to the Wuxi think tank for international communication and the launch of an industry-academia-research collaboration center.
Jointly established by the Institute of Journalism at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Communication University of China Press, the Wuxi Journalists Association and China Daily Multimedia Wuxi, the center will provide a platform for sustained cooperation between researchers and practitioners.
Three keynote speakers shared their perspectives on international communication, including coordination between national and local resources, multimedia storytelling for cities, and the application of artificial intelligence.
Guests share insights into international communication alliances during the first roundtable discussion. [Photo provided to en.wuxi.gov.cn]
Two roundtable discussions brought together representatives from different regions to exchange experiences and discuss new approaches to cooperation.
The first focused on international communication alliances, with participants from the provinces of Hunan, Guangdong and Yunnan, and the Ningxia Hui autonomous region discussing alliance-building, resource sharing, social participation, and overseas media networks.
The second centered on regional cooperation in the Yangtze River Delta. Representatives and experts from Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang and Anhui shared insights on joint platforms, community engagement, cultural tourism, youth exchanges, and ways to improve the effectiveness of communication.
The event provided a platform for closer cooperation among media organizations, academic institutions and social stakeholders, while offering practical insights into strengthening regional partnerships and enhancing the international communication capabilities of Chinese cities.
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