Reference News, October 15 report - According to the website of Spain's La Vanguardia, Claudia Horda graduated from the School of Engineering at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering. She currently works in the automotive industry, specializing in advanced driver assistance systems and electronic technology.
She said that the vitality of the city, the spirit of initiative, the commitment to sustainable development, the attitude of not being content with the status quo, the entrepreneurial culture, and the ability to adapt to changing environments have made Shanghai a leading city in driving innovation, becoming an international benchmark in developing advanced solutions and pioneering urban models.
Shanghai is one of the most dynamic and advanced cities in the world. This environment has fostered an innovative culture where ideas can be quickly and efficiently implemented, and continuous change has become part of the city's genetic makeup.
Horda said that Shanghai clearly favors sustainable development, which is supported by government backing as well as the efficient and fast-operating business community. A notable example is Shanghai, and indeed the whole of China, taking a leading position in electric mobility. The city is home to R&D centers of car companies such as NIO and XPeng, and has deployed large-scale rapid charging infrastructure, while implementing city policies that encourage the use of electric vehicles. Clean transportation is not just a goal but a tangible reality on the streets and alleys.
How can this spirit of change and sustainability be applied to Barcelona? Horda said that Shanghai has developed and implemented a city laboratory model, transforming public areas into pilot projects for sustainable solutions. This adaptability is based on flexible urban planning and active collaboration between businesses, governments, and academic research institutions.
She said that Barcelona has the necessary talent, corporate culture, and environmental awareness to become a model for sustainable urban development. However, to achieve this goal, it is essential to accelerate the innovation process, reduce bureaucratic obstacles, and embrace a proactive, excellence-seeking mindset, while discarding the fear of failure. Providing a stable and favorable regulatory framework for businesses, simplifying administrative procedures, and creating an environment that promotes their growth and development are crucial. In addition, promoting cooperation between the public sector, private sector, and universities is key to driving innovative solutions.
Horda said that learning from Shanghai does not mean copying its model, but rather drawing on its spirit: viewing change as an opportunity and making sustainability the engine of innovation. (Translated by Su Jiawei)
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