# Aviation forum in Shanghai focuses on global cooperation and resilience

> More than 300 industry participants discussed connectivity, hub economics, digitalisation and greener aviation at the 20 October North Bund forum.

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- Published: 2026-10-21T15:31:12+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-20
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The 2026 North Bund International Aviation Forum was held in Shanghai on 20 October. A 21 October report by China’s Ministry of Transport said more than 300 aviation guests discussed global openness and cooperation, hub economics and an “aviation-plus” ecosystem, integrated passenger and cargo services, digital technology, and greener development.

Shanghai described plans to strengthen its role as an international aviation hub through infrastructure, transfer capacity, and smart and green airports. The Civil Aviation Administration of China outlined policy support for expanding global route networks and connectivity, improving transfer services, and raising the Shanghai hub’s international profile.

## Data

### Shanghai aviation forum discusses global cooperation

Methodology: Based on the Ministry of Transport’s 21 October report; the forum took place on 20 October.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | Shanghai aviation forum discusses global cooperation | More than 300 industry participants discussed connectivity, hub economics, digitalisation and greener aviation at the 20 October North Bund forum. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Ministry of Transport of China](<https://www.mot.gov.cn/xinwen/jiaotongyaowen/202610/t20261021_4226350.html>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-21)

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