A delegation of think tank scholars from Latin America concluded a two-day visit to Shanghai on June 10, touring a landmark urban regeneration project and participating in high-level discussions at Fudan University on South-South cooperation and China–Latin America relations.

On June 9, the group visited the Block 228 Changbai New Village Subdistrict, or Changbai 228, a model urban renewal project in Yangpu district. Originally built in the 1950s to house industrial workers, the neighborhood has been transformed into a modern community that balances historical preservation with contemporary amenities, including shopping, fitness, and talent apartments.

The delegation toured several key sites, including the Shanghai Workers' New Village Exhibition Hall and the Party and Community Service Center.

Mariana Escalante, a professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, praised the project's integrated approach to urban living.

"The contrast between development technology and how the government is trying to improve every aspect of people's lives is impressive," she said. "It's very interesting how this model brings essential services close to residents, making daily life more convenient, especially for older people."