Global City Connect — Connecting Trust, Enabling Cooperation

Global Support & Institutional Credibility

GCC works with experienced international public leaders, former senior United Nations officials, and institutional partners to support practical cooperation between cities and enterprises.

• Guidance from former senior United Nations officials
• Engagement of former heads of government and senior diplomats
• Backed by an international advisory network across multiple countries

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMATIC & UNITED NATIONS EXPERIENCE

GCC benefits from the guidance of former senior United Nations officials, ambassadors, and international diplomatic leaders who have held high-level responsibilities within the multilateral system.

PUBLIC LEADERSHIP & POLICY EXPERIENCE

GCC is advised by former national leaders and public policy figures who have held high-level responsibilities in public service.

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS & STRATEGIC COUNSEL

GCC is supported by an international advisory network of investors, industry leaders, technology innovators, and cross-border development specialists.

FOUNDING CONTRIBUTOR

Dr. Djibril Diallo

President & CEO — African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (New York),
Former Spokesperson to the President — United Nations General Assembly

Dr. Diallo has been an early supporter of GCC and contributed to its international orientation during its formative stage. Drawing on decades of experience in multilateral diplomacy and global public engagement, he has provided guidance on positioning GCC within broader international cooperation frameworks and people-to-people collaboration initiatives.

Advisory participants serve in their individual capacities. Affiliations are listed for identification purposes only. Global City Connect is an independent initiative.

Our Mission

GCC enables cities and enterprises to move from dialogue to real project implementation.

Active Cooperation / Current Activities

GCC is currently facilitating practical cooperation projects between cities, enterprises, and international partners.

China–Pakistan Business Cooperation (Completed & Ongoing)

In 2025, GCC helped organize a business delegation of more than a dozen Chinese enterprises to engage with partner institutions and companies in Pakistan. Strategic cooperation agreements were signed, and several cooperation areas, including agricultural collaboration and related services, are now under implementation.

Commercial Market Access Initiative (Dragon Mart Pakistan)

GCC is in discussions with several Chinese brand owners regarding their potential entry into Dragon Mart in Pakistan, supporting retail distribution channels, brand presence, and local partnership development.

Digital Payment Cooperation

GCC is coordinating discussions on the international application of mobile payment technologies and experience-sharing between Chinese digital payment ecosystems and partner countries.

Renewable Energy Cooperation in Africa

With the coordination of local partner institutions, DAS Solar is discussing renewable energy cooperation projects with several countries, supported by GCC’s facilitation and coordination.

Electric Vehicle International Expansion

A major Chinese automotive manufacturer is in consultation with GCC regarding the establishment of electric vehicle sales networks and supporting manufacturing cooperation in multiple regions.

China–Pakistan Entrepreneurs Summit (Preparation Stage)

Nearly 30 domestic and international enterprises have applied to participate in the upcoming summit, which will focus on business partnerships, investment opportunities, and pilot cooperation projects.

Promoting Chinese Brands Globally

In cooperation with the China Brand Innovation Development Program and the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN), GCC supports Chinese companies seeking to present and develop their brands internationally. Through activities in multiple countries and engagement with the international diplomatic and multilateral community, participating enterprises gain opportunities to introduce their products, share best practices, and expand global recognition.

Upcoming Projects

GCC is preparing several international cooperation initiatives scheduled for this year.

China–Pakistan Entrepreneurs Summit
The Summit will bring together enterprises, institutions, and partners from China and Pakistan to explore practical business cooperation, investment opportunities, and pilot project collaboration across multiple sectors.

World Mayors Conference
The Conference will convene city leaders from different countries to discuss urban development cooperation and to promote city-to-city partnerships and project-oriented collaboration.

Where GCC Works

GCC is headquartered in Beijing and Hong Kong and has built a steadily expanding international network spanning Pakistan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Brazil, Japan, France, and the United States, as well as multiple African partners including South Africa, Tanzania, and Senegal.

At the city level in China, GCC works closely with hubs such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Nanning, Urumqi, Ordos, Hangzhou, Haikou, Qingdao, and Hong Kong.

This network enables GCC to connect cities directly with countries, and enterprises with global markets, through structured, credible, and results-oriented cooperation channels.

East & Southeast Asia
City discussions, enterprise participation, and market cooperation initiatives across major regional hubs.

South Asia
Business delegations, institutional partnerships, and ongoing project implementation activities.

Middle East
Investment dialogue, infrastructure cooperation discussions, and partner coordination.

Africa
Renewable energy cooperation and development-oriented institutional coordination programs.

Europe
Professional exchange, advisory collaboration, and city-to-city cooperation exploration.

Americas & Oceania
Engagement with partners in North and South America and Australia, supporting international collaboration and market access initiatives.