On January 10, BRIEFING ON HANGZHOU & 2024 YEAREND RECEPTION was held, attracting more than 600 guests including experts, scholars, and representatives of foreign-owned enterprises in Hangzhou.

As the event venue, Hangzhou International Conference Center has been granted new identities such as "Hangzhou International Reception Hall"and "Foreign Expert's Book House"to promote international exchange and cooperation in Hangzhou. The online system "Hangzhou Foreign Affairs Platform on International Conferences"has been released to better serve foreign talents.