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January 29 morning, the Consul General of China in New York Amb. Zhang Qiyue accompanied by 7 CGCC representatives paid a two-day visit in Philadelphia. The purpose of this visit was to understand the urban economic development and the future plans in order to promote tourism and trade cooperation in Philadelphia.
The delegation included Xu Haifeng, Vice President of Bank of China USA; Xiao Yuqiang, Chairman of US Management Committee of ICBC; Bi Jun, China Construction Bank New York Branch; Lu Bin, Deputy General Manager of COSCO Americas; James Simpson, Board Member of China Construction America; Fang Xiangke, General Manager of China Southern Airlines New York office; and Zhang Min, General Manager of HNA Group North America.
Ambassador Zhang and the delegation met with the Philadelphia city officials including new Major Jim Kenney, and Councilman Mark Squilla of District 1. This visit also included meetings with Philadelphia’s local trade companies, Philadelphia’s Visitors Bureau, and the Navy Yard.
(Source: The China Press; Translated by Xinrui Lu)