Chengdu Meets Montpellier: 44 Years of Sister City Charm
Discover how Chengdu and Montpellier, sister cities for 44 years, share laid-back lifestyles, warm communities and rich cultural ties across continents.
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Baltimore’s Musical Bridge to Friendship at China-US Sister Cities Conference
Baltimore’s Hosea Chew heads to Hangzhou for the China-US Sister Cities Conference, using a traditional instrument to symbolize cultural ties and share the city’s innovation.
Richmond Mayor Discovers Urban Planning Lessons Over Tea in Hangzhou
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez explores tea culture and urban planning in Hangzhou, eyeing new sister-city projects with Zhoushan in the Chinese mainland.
US Mayors Tour Hangzhou Market and Plan Sister City Ties
American mayors kicked off the China-US Sister Cities Conference with a tour of Hangzhouds Dongshan Nong market, setting plans for sister city ties and youth exchanges.
China-U.S. City Partnerships: Cultivating Culture, Trust & Global Governance
At the 7th China-U.S. Sister Cities Conference in Hangzhou, leaders from the U.S. and the Chinese mainland discussed how culture-driven city partnerships can boost trust and shape global governance.
Beyond Wine: Sonoma Delegates Explore Anime and Forge Ties in Hangzhou
At the 2025 China-U.S. Sister Cities Conference in Hangzhou, Sonoma delegates Peggy Rubens and her husband discovered anime sparks new ideas for cultural and wine exchange with Penglai.
Supervisor Desmond’s Ivy League Moment at Zhejiang U
At the Sino-American Sister Cities gathering, Supervisor Rich Desmond likens Zhejiang University to an Ivy League campus, highlighting people-to-people ties before the APEC Leaders’ Meeting.
Nanjing and Daejeon: Sister Cities Powering Innovation Across Borders
Discover how Nanjing and Daejeon unite as sister cities, driving tech innovation and cultural exchange over 30 years of collaboration.
Xi’an and Gyeongju Strengthen Sister-City Bonds Ahead of APEC 2025
Xi’an and Gyeongju fortify their 30-year sister-city partnership with joint art exhibitions and heritage projects, spotlighting cultural ties ahead of APEC 2025.
APEC Stories: Qingdao-Daegu Friendship Across the Yellow Sea
Discover how Qingdao and Daegu have deepened economic and cultural ties over 30 years, showcasing subnational cooperation ahead of APEC 2025.