The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, held in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, from November 2 to 5, put the city's global role in the spotlight. In the keynote dialogue, Ningbo Mayor Shen Mingquan outlined three pillars of the city's international reach: goods shipped around the world, products traded across global markets and Ningbo merchants venturing abroad. Together, they illustrate how Ningbo, home to the world's largest port, serves as a vital bridge between China and the world.