The network facilitates the sharing of experience, knowledge and resources among the member cities as a means of promoting the development of local creative industries and fostering worldwide co-operation for sustainable urban development.
Another prominent international ranking, the PISA tests run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, has shown a strong performance for Chinese education systems, including Shanghai and Hong Kong.
In addition, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and an expert panel preparing a report for the European Commission have condemned the encryption regulations.