Fuzhou:Fuzhou in China's Fujian province is hosting the Global Observance of World Cities Day 2026 from October 31 to November 2. The event includes the award ceremony for the fourth cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, known as the Shanghai Award.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the event is themed "Regenerating the City Adequate Housing for All" and co-hosted by China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), and the Fujian provincial government.

The Fuzhou municipal government and the Fujian Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development are organizing the event, as stated by the organizing committee. The Shanghai Award ceremony was scheduled for the opening on October 31, featuring presentations of global examples of implementing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda.

A main forum on November 1 is set to bring together more than 100 mayors, representatives of international organizations, experts, and scholars from China and abroad. They will discuss emerging trends in urban development and launch a report on urban development in China.

In addition to the main events, side events include a meeting of the Bureau of UN-Habitat's Executive Board and housing and urban development conferences with the United Kingdom, South Korea, Canada, and Hong Kong. An interactive zone at the event showcases urban regeneration and housing development, including the renovation of old residential neighborhoods, urban flood control, and smart city development.