London and Shanghai Social Challenges to be Tackled With Support of Mayors Boris Johnson and Han Zheng

London and Shanghai Social Challenges to be Tackled With Support of Mayors Boris Johnson and Han Zheng PR Newswire LONDON, June 27, 2012 LONDON, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty experienced and successful leaders from London and Shanghai will meet in London next week to tackle social challenges common to both cities. The inaugural Dao Xiang Venture, run by international leadership development organisation Common Purpose, will take place at Devonport House and City Hall from 2-5 July 2012. During the four day Venture, participants will be set the challenge of developing collaborative practical methods to tackle social challenges caused by ever increasing urbanisation in the two cities. The group will also meet Mayor of London Boris Johnson at City Hall where he will host a reception for the participants. "Dao Xiang is a great project. Bringing together the brightest and best young leaders from Shanghai and London is a fantastic way to learn from each other and strengthen the developing bonds between our two great cities," said Mr Johnson, who is also a member of the Dao Xiang Advisory Group. "I know previous Common Purpose Ventures have delivered some creative, innovative solutions to different problems and I can't wait to see the ideas that are produced this time." "Both London and Shanghai have long history, dynamic entrepreneurs, young and growing populations and huge challenges in common," said Julia Middleton, Chief Executive and Founder, Common Purpose.