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hina Hangzhou Tourism International Promotion Conference was recently held in Chicago and saw an attendance of over 100 government officials and tourism industry representatives from the two countries.
Hangzhou, the iconic city located in east China, is a mixture of long Chinese history and culture, attractive landscape and modern city.
Chinese Consul General in Chicago Hong Lei stated during the event that Hangzhou is an iconic city located in east China and has a mixture of long Chinese history and culture, replete with attractive landscape.
He welcomed the participants to Hangzhou, and said that they will enjoy so much and will forget to go back.
Over 5.6 million mutual visits were made across the Pacific last year.Tourism serves as a bridge to boost bilateral understanding and friendship is the foundation of a good China-U.S. relationship.
He further stated that the people to people interaction will get stronger that will pave way for better bilateral relations.
Wang Hong, visiting deputy mayor of Hangzhou is currently actively promoting business cooperation worldwide and he intends to strengthened cooperation with the city of Chicago in the fields of tourism, culture, trade and economy.
David Whitaker, president and CEO of Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism marketing arm mentioned that that Hangzhou is one of his favourite cities in China, which has gradually turned into Chicago’s fastest growing tourist source market.
Tags: Chicago, David Whitaker, hangzhou, Hong Lei
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