Six Creative Chinese Cities
China is riding high on a wave of creativity that is set to take the country to a new level on the international platform.
CHINA has six cities listed in Unesco’s Creative Cities Network. No other country boasts as many internationally-acclaimed creative cities.
The cities are Shenzhen, Chengdu, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou and Harbin. Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing are “Cities of Design” while Chengdu is “City of Gastronomy” and Hangzhou, “City of Crafts and Folk Art.” The northern city of Harbin is recognised for its musical creations and promotion of the music industry.
The rise in popularity and influence of China’s creative industry has gradually elevated the nation’s status as a powerhouse of creativity, shrugging off its old school label of “Made In China” or “world’s factory”.
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– The Star Online