Shanghai and NYC Tango to the Music of Finance and AI

· Major Event: The OUR WATER Season 3 launch ceremony and New York Forum were held on 30 June 2026 at Bloomberg Headquarters, New York.

· Theme: "Rivers of Opportunities", focusing on strengthening cooperation between Shanghai and New York City through innovation, openness, and resilience.

· Shared Strengths: Both cities highlighted cooperation in finance, trade, innovation, urban renewal, low-carbon development, and digital transformation.

· Dialogue for Stability: Speakers emphasized that open dialogue and mutual learning between the two cities can contribute to greater stability in China–U.S. relations.

· Investment Discussion: A panel titled "Investing in China, Winning the Future" explored China's attractiveness in areas such as:

o Artificial Intelligence (AI)

o High-end manufacturing

o Financial opening-up

o Institutional market development

· Shanghai's Role: Shanghai was presented as a global financial hub, an asset allocation center, and a key gateway connecting international investors with opportunities in China.

· Consumer Market Panel: A second panel discussed how Shanghai and New York drive consumer growth through innovation, customer experiences, and vibrant urban spaces, rather than market size alone.

· Cultural & Business Events: The New York programme also included:

o West Meets East: Shanghai & New York 2026 photo exhibition.

o Chinese Opera: A Century of Dreams exhibition.

o Exhibition on Shanghai's "One River, One Creek" initiative.

o Jing'an CAZ China–U.S. Business Leaders Dialogue.

· Key Message: Organizers said the events aim to deepen people-to-people, cultural, business, and economic exchanges between the two cities.

· Future Vision: Minister Tang Zhiwen stated that Shanghai and New York should become benchmarks for China–U.S. subnational cooperation and contribute to a constructive and stable bilateral relationship.

[ABS News Service/07.07.2026]

On June 30, 2026, New York time, the launch ceremony and New York Forum for OUR WATER Season 3 were successfully held at Bloomberg Headquarters in New York. This event, themed "Rivers of Opportunities", focused on the shared certainties of Shanghai and NYC, anchoring growth through open cooperation and reshaping the future through innovation and resilience.

The two cities share distinct advantages in sectors such as finance and trade, while also facing common challenges in urban renewal, low-carbon development, and digital transformation. Candid and open dialogue is essential for mutual learning, and it will also inject stability into China-U.S. relations.

On the topic of how global capital understands the Chinese market, a panel titled "Investing in China, Winning the Future" featured Chinese and international guests discussing how the appeal of Chinese assets is shifting from traditional growth narratives to AI, high-end manufacturing, financial opening-up, and institutional market development. As a hub for financial opening-up, an asset allocation center, and a cluster for innovative enterprises, Shanghai has become a crucial gateway linking international capital with opportunities in China.

Consumption is one of the most dynamic topics between China and the U.S. At the second panel of "Opportunies in emerging Consumer Markets", moderated by Bloomberg Television host David Westin, panelists observed that the consumer vitality of Shanghai and New York stems not only from market size but also from their ongoing ability to create experiences, understand people, and activate urban spaces.

Besides the forum, the New York series of events for OUR WATER Season 3 also includes: West Meets East·Shanghai & New York 2026 - A Polaroid 20×24 Special Exhibition; Chinese Opera: A Century of Dreams - An Exhibition of Art Design and Technology; An Exhibition themed Shanghai's "One River, One Creek" and Jing'an CAZ China-U.S. Business Leaders Dialogue in New York.

These events shape a tangible and immersive waterfront narrative, allowing Shanghai and New York—two super metropolises that have thrived on water—to resonate in harmony through dialogue. As Minister Tang Zhiwen stated in his address, Shanghai and New York, are expected to become benchmarks for subnational cooperation between China and the United States, and to make new contributions to fostering a "constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability."