In Xi'an, the ancient capital of Shaanxi Province in northwest China, the Global Mayors' Dialogue took place from Monday to Wednesday. Mayors and senior city officials from around the world gathered to discuss how technology and culture can drive high-quality urban development.

The three-day event, held under the motto "Promoting High-Quality Urban Development Through Technology and Culture," featured site visits, scenario-based dialogues, and roundtable discussions, allowing participants to engage in in-depth exchanges of experience.

A key highlight was a visit to the Museum of the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Guests were able to see the renowned Terracotta Warriors up close and witness firsthand how this world-famous cultural heritage site is being preserved, revitalized, and given contemporary relevance.

"Six years ago, I visited the Museum of the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. During this visit, I found that the museum has made significant progress. The Center for the Protection, Research and Restoration of Cultural Relics that we see today — I have never seen anything like it before. The team responsible for the restoration work is doing an excellent job," said Shady Yehia El-Mashad, Deputy Governor of Beheira Province in Egypt.

As part of the dialogue, the participants also presented the "Xi'an Consensus on Silk Road Urban Development," a document addressing cultural heritage, technological advancement, the green transition, and people-to-people exchanges.

For the international city leaders, the event opened up new opportunities for long-term bilateral and multilateral partnerships.

"This Global Mayors' Dialogue is a fantastic opportunity to build long-term partnerships. Because we don't just want to do deals — we want to create a prosperous future for our people and, most importantly, for the places we love," said Tanya Tapsell, Mayor of Rotorua, New Zealand.