Unveiling Hangzhou: A Year of Cross-Cultural Connections

The 2025 Hangzhou Highlights Awards showcases the city's global presence, emphasizing cultural dialogues, industrial narratives, and social innovations. Through various stories of connection, from cultural exchanges to technological advancements, Hangzhou emerges not just as a place welcoming visitors, but as a city that nurtures global relationships.

The 2025 Hangzhou Highlights Awards, unveiled on February 4, explore how Hangzhou has crafted its global presence not merely through blockbuster events but through countless stories of connection across borders.

These awards, divided into four segments—Dialogue of Civilizations, Industrial Narratives, Social Innovation, and Moments of the Year—highlight Hangzhou’s significant global influence and the experiences that best showcase its international impact.

From cultural exchanges such as musical collaborations with sister city Verona to technological advancements and cross-border e-commerce, Hangzhou stands out as a city that fosters global relations, capturing these connections vividly at places like the International Conference Center and through its tech-themed travel routes.