Wuxi becomes China's first UNESCO City of Music
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Updated: 2025-10-31 21:02
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With a rich musical heritage and innovative development practices, Wuxi in East China's Jiangsu province was officially selected as part of the Creative Cities Network by UNESCO on Oct 31, becoming China's first City of Music.
The Creative Cities Network was launched by UNESCO in 2004 and is selected every two years, covering eight major fields, including literature, design, music, film, gastronomy and architecture (added in 2025).
To date, a total of 20 Chinese cities have joined the network, more than any other country. Wuxi's inclusion ensures that China has representative cities across all major fields and shows that Wuxi's unique urban musical character has gained worldwide recognition.
