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Governor Terry Branstad to Lead Governors’ Trade Mission to China

The visit included meetings with senior government officials, current and potential business partners, a U.S.-China Governors Forum, and celebration events to recognize Iowa’s 30th anniversary of a sister state with the Chinese province of Hebei. Three governors, Gov. Eddie Calvo (Guam), Gov. Bob McDonnell (Va.), and Gov. Scott Walker (Wis.) joined the trip as well.
Contact Info: 
Office of the Governor of Iowa
Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
business
Sponsor(s): 
Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
Participants (Types): 
trade delegation
Number of Participants: 
unknown
Exchange Date: 
Monday, April 1, 2013
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
state/provincial
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