The Urban Planning and Natural Resources Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality Hosts Global Urban Governance Forum, Marks Global Debut of Urban Index of Shenzhen (UIS) ProductsArticle content Shenzhen, China–(Newsfile Corp. – August 3, 2026) – On 28 July 2026, coinciding with China’s APEC Year 2026, Shenzhen hosted the Global Forum on Urban Governance and Sustainable Development & Global Launch Event of the Urban Index of Shenzhen (UIS) Products. The series of Urban Index of Shenzhen (UIS) products made its global debut at the conference, marking that this Chinese urban assessment achievement has officially entered the stage of international promotion and application. It aims to deliver a standardized and scientific observation and assessment framework for sustainable urban governance worldwide. Two flagship outputs, namely the UIS Asia-Pacific Urban Observation Report and the UIS Urban Observation Report on the Aesthetics Dimension, were unveiled at the launch event. Participants exchanged insights on topics including sustainable urban development, global governance cooperation, and the practical application of urban assessment tools, while exploring new models of urban development that advance harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.